Not Sold | 1950 Land-Rover Series I 80" Original engine, gearbox and bulkhead

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Not Sold (Est: £25,000 - £30,000)

1950 Land-Rover Series I 80" Original engine, gearbox and bulkhead

United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026 • Lot 64

Vehicle Details

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This 1950 Land-Rover Series I 80" is a desirable "lights through grille" example, featuring its original engine, gearbox, and bulkhead. It underwent a comprehensive five-year restoration completed in 2020, including a new galvanised chassis and various reconditioned mechanical components.
This rare survivor is estimated to sell between £25,000 and £30,000, appealing to collectors of iconic British classics and those seeking a capable vintage off-roader.

Condition

8

The vehicle has undergone a full restoration over five years, including a new galvanised chassis, overhauled original engine, gearbox, and axles. While extensively restored, it has been completed recently and is being sold, suggesting it's not been driven extensively post-restoration. This aligns with an Excellent rating, as it's very well-maintained with minimal imperfections post-restoration, though minor adjustments or settling in might be needed.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

6114931

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

LYE 272

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This is where "The Best 4x4 by Far" started—a utility vehicle devised in 1947 by the Wilks brothers for use on their farm and inspired by the wartime Jeep.

Aluminium panels, used because of a shortage of steel, meant the bodies did not rust, and thanks to an ingenious high-and-low ratio four-wheel drive system, the new small utility vehicle was possessed of incredible climbing ability in all conditions, including glutinous mud.

Initially powered by a 1,595cc inlet-over-exhaust Rover engine, a two-litre unit was adopted from 1952.

More than 75 years after the prototype first ran, Land-Rovers of all ages continue to give faithful service all around the world, but the most desirable examples are still the earliest 80in.

wheelbase Series I models, and particularly the "lights behind grille" and "lights through grille" examples.

Hard as it may be to believe, there was a time when people didn’t appreciate Series Land-Rovers like they do nowadays.

This lovely “lights through grille” 80i...