£21,375 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)
1951/2 Land Rover Series I 80
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 8 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£21,375 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)
1951/2 Land Rover Series I 80
UK • 8 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Land Rover Series I has undergone a comprehensive restoration, aiming to replicate its original factory condition. The meticulous work, documented with a detailed list of costs, makes it a highly desirable example for collectors.
Condition
9
The car is described as being sympathetically restored to be as close as possible to its original condition. The meticulous restoration process, including detailed documentation and costing, indicates a near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use, if any.
/ 10
62,317 miles
26100421
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
GSL 390
1951
Auction
£21,375 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)
1951/2 Land Rover Series I 80
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 8 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
As an engineering marvel, the Land Rover can still outstrip its modern counterparts and the Series I rightly 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.
Whilst on paper at least, the later Series I’s offered significant improvements, it's the early models that are the most sought after.
Over the years, here at Iconic Auctioneers we have been pleased to offer over 150 Land Rovers, including a good number of early vehicles, but it's a long time since we have seen such an impressively restored example as the 1951 Series I on offer today.
Built on 14th August 1951 ...
Price Analysis vs Other Series I 80s
£860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,070
Median Price (Since 2020)
£109,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Series I 80 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Apr 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
8,703 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Apr 2011, 8,703 miles
Failed
On 12th Apr 2011, 8,703 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On 16th Mar 2010, 8,702 miles
Failed
On 16th Mar 2010, 8,702 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
- Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
MOT Mileage Trend
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The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Rd, Ashorne, Leamington Spa
Based near Warwick, Warwickshire, Iconic Auctioneers conducts physical collector car and motorcycle auctions at automotive events across the UK, including Silverstone Festival and the NEC Classic Motor Show.
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