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Est: £14,000 - £18,000

1956 Land Rover Series I 86" Canvas Tilt

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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Est: £14,000 - £18,000

1956 Land Rover Series I 86" Canvas Tilt

UK • 15 Nov 2026 • Lot 363

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A beautifully presented 1956 Land Rover Series I 86" finished in Bronze Green, featuring a restored condition and a new green vinyl interior.
This classic utility vehicle has been cherished and is part of the Series 1 Club, promising iconic Land Rover character and simple engineering.

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Condition 

8

Restored, cherished, presents well, new interior

/ 10

432 miles (via 2012 MOT)

170601528

LHD

United Kingdom

Manual

RGC 896

1956

Auction

Est: £14,000 - £18,000

1956 Land Rover Series I 86" Canvas Tilt

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

Introduced in 1948 and conceived as a simple, rugged and versatile utility vehicle, the Series I established the foundations of the Land Rover legend

First registered in 1956, this late-production, pre 88" example has been restored at some point in its life and has clearly been cherished over the years A long-standing member of The Land Rover Series One Club and presenting particularly well today

Finished in traditional Bronze Green with a new green vinyl interior, complemented by a fresh Sand canvas tilt and frame Introduced in 1956, the 1,997cc spread-bore four-cylinder proved to be considerably more reliable than the earlier siamese bore units Recent works (30/09/2026) include a reconditioned carburettor, water pump assembly, rebuilt dynamo/regulator, and new ignition switch (£1,560 - invoice in file) With its simple engineering, purposeful styling and unmistakable character, the 86" Series I remains perhaps the purest expression of the original Land Rover concept

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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Previous Series I 86 Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 1st Apr 2013

Latest MOT mileage:

432 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 2nd Apr 2012, 432 miles


Passed

On 27th Oct 2010, 339 miles


Passed

On 6th Nov 2009, 255 miles


Passed

On 22nd Oct 2008, 233 miles


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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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