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£17,437 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)

1954 Land Rover Series I 86" - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe

United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Land Rover Series I, owned by Harry Metcalfe since 2014, was featured on Harry's Garage and has almost 500,000 views. It has a recent top-end rebuild and is mechanically sound, retaining its original patina.

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Condition 

7

The car retains its original patina, suggesting some wear. The engine has had a top-end rebuild and service, indicating that some reconditioning has been done. Overall, the car is described as mechanically excellent and dependable, suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear but no major issues.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

47101898

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

HFO 335

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Land Rover Series I has become one of the most recognisable and enduring classics of British motoring, its rugged design and go-anywhere ability establishing a legend that continues to this day.

Among the various wheelbase options introduced during production, the 86" variant of 1954 combined improved proportions with all the utility expected of a Land Rover, making it one of the most desirable early models.

This example has enjoyed long term ownership by Harry Metcalfe, founder of EVO magazine and presenter of the acclaimed Harry’s Garage YouTube channel.

It holds a special place in the history of his channel, being one of the very first cars featured back in October 2014, since when the video has attracted almost 500,000 views.

The Land Rover is mechanically in excellent order and starts on the button, living up to its reputation for simplicity and dependability.

The engine was subject to a top-end rebuild after the head gasket failed and it was treated to a full engine ser...

Points of note

£3,488

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£12,954

Median Price (Since 2020)

£50,625

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