£12,720 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1956 Land Rover Series I 86" Commissioned for Royal Duties
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 10 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£12,720 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1956 Land Rover Series I 86" Commissioned for Royal Duties
UK • 10 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Land Rover, manufactured per Royal Commission as a parade vehicle, boasts a unique history, having been used by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip during their visit to Sweden. While some original features are missing, its solid mechanical condition and Royal connection make it a notable piece of Land Rover and Royal history.
Condition
6
While the car is described as having a solid bulkhead and chassis, and is running and driving, the absence of the rear and passenger door steps, along with the presence of brackets from the side steps, unique rear crossmember mounting lugs, and split rear doors, suggests some components are missing or modified. This indicates that the car is not in pristine or near-perfect condition. Therefore a rating of 6 seems appropriate.
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38,659 miles
176601783
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
UWD 708
1956
Auction
£12,720 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1956 Land Rover Series I 86" Commissioned for Royal Duties
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 10 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Background: belongs in the Motoring Hall of Fame.
Hugely successful globally, improvements were made throughout its long lifespan.
In 1950, the lights were moved from a position behind the grille to protrude through the mesh and in 1952 a larger 2-litre petrol engine replaced the original 1.6-litre.
The wheelbase was extended to 86" in 1955 to give the vehicle more stability and greater load capacity and the stronger, more reliable 2-litre petrol engine was standard until 1957.
Over the years here at Iconic Auctioneers, in conjunction with Classic Car Auctions, we have been pleased to offer over 150 Land Rovers, including a good number of early vehicles, this perhaps has one of the most interesting back stories of all.
The Car: The incredibly rare machine was manufactured on 27th of February 1956 and manufactured per Royal Commission and built as a parade vehicle with unique rear doors, rear step and passenger side step.
After their State Visit in 1956, Queen Elizabeth II and Pri...
Price Analysis vs Other Series I 86s
£3,488
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,937
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th Apr 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
38,659 miles
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