Highlights

Extensively restored to high standard with photo records
Desirable early model with much-improved 2L petrol engine
Classic Land Rover green with retrimmed green seat and tan roof
Current keeper since 2020 and only two since returning to UK in 2019
Original RHD export market 1952 Model Year Series 1

The Appeal

For a utilitarian vehicle that was designed as a go-anywhere workhorse, it’s not hard to understand how the original Land Rover has woven its way into the heart of the classic scene. Few vehicles are as storied or as characterful.

Here is a chance to acquire a Series 1 where someone else has put in all the hard work and investment for you. It is a 1952 model year RHD 2616-prefix export model, so is an early adopter of the much-improved 2L Siamese-bore petrol engine. It returned to the UK in 2019 and the current keeper acquired it in 2020.

The restoration was clearly done to a high standard. The classic dark green paintwork presents well, the trio of seats has been retrimmed in green vinyl, and the tan fabric roof is well kept. Original clocks and dashboard instrumentation have been retained. We’re told that there is a BMIHT certificate and photographic record of the restoration.

The vendor states the vehicle presents to a very high standard throughout. For anyone seeking a well-documented, sympathetically restored early Land Rover with strong provenance, this is a compelling proposition.

Key Information

Mileage: 2,243 miles indicated (the vendor notes this should be regarded as the current displayed reading and cannot confirm it represents the total mileage from new
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 1,997cc 4cyl petrol engine, 4spd manual, Four-wheel drive
Paperwork: British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate of Factory Records, extensive photographic restoration record, historical paperwork, invoices and receipts

The Detail

Restored and repainted in classic Bronze Green
Sand-coloured canvas hood in good order
Wheels refurbished as part of the restoration and painted in matching colour
Aluminium bodywork, exposed hinges and upright windscreen in good order
Interior presented in a simple, period-correct configuration
Three seats in green vinyl retrimmed during restoration
Dashboard features original dials and clocks
Three spoke sprung factory steering wheel and Land Rover floor mats
Vendor states it runs and drives well

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