We are indebted to the vendor for supplying the following information: “Land Rover began production in late August 1948.

‘KUP 50’ was built on 29 th June 1949 and despatched to Durham on 12 th July 1949, registered by F.G.

Dinsdale Ltd, Stockton on Tees.

It was bought in 1984 by myself from Eric Hadwin at Torver.

Then, it remained a “project” completed in 2022.

The 1600cc original engine was rebored, repistoned, etc., all pistons and bits were bought from Cox and Allan supplies.

It also features headlights (original) behind the grille.

Ring pull for four-wheel drive release and side lights on the bulkhead.

Engine, gearbox, chassis, bulkhead, all numbers are original.” Offered here is a superb 1949 (the first 12 months of production) Land Rover Series 1 presented in Green with Green interior seats.

This example is a desirable lights behind the grille and ring pull gearbox model.

Still retaining the original 1600cc petrol engine which starts on the button.

This Series 1 has be...