1955 Land Rover 88" Series 1

Highlights

Comprehensive restoration by marque specialists
Family-owned for the last 25 years
Matching Numbers
Engine overhaul with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty
New wiring loom and dashboard rebuild
Impressive history and invoice folder included

The Appeal

The first series of the Land Rover is undeniably a milestone for not only The Rover Company, but arguably for the UK as a whole. The rugged, utilitarian wagon was destined for farm and light industrial use, and was soon a common sight roaming the green and pleasant lands in their droves - a regular go-anywhere vehicle. The epitome of their success was simplicity and easy maintenance - and they quickly became a pop culture icon in kind.

624 UXT, the superb 1956 example standing before us, has been family-owned for the last 25 years - and has clearly been cherished. It's recently seen a full restoration, carried out by CKD Shop of Southam, and now comes to us in simply superb order, sympathetic to its origins, maintaining a working appearance, while being bright and nicely-presented.

The engine is backed with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty from TVR power, the dashboard has been fully rebuilt and the entire vehicle has been rewired - put simply, this is not your ordinary Land Rover, and is running just as well - if not better - than it would have out of the factory nearly seventy years ago.

History and Paperwork

Built in 1955
Originally dispatched to Steels Ltd of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Registered in 1956
Family-owned for the last 25 years
Comprehensive history and invoice folder included
Recent comprehensive restoration by CKD Shop of Southam
Engine overhaul by TVR Power with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty
Currently indicates 01,699 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

Bodywork stripped entirely, shot blasted, and repainted from bare aluminium
Paintwork is nicely presented with only light signs of usage
New door seals and rebuilt door tops with new runners and seals
Four new Avon Traction 6.50×16 tyres
New Undercover Covers hood and canvas rubbing strip fitted to top of grill panel
Rebuilt original horn push assembly with correct dip switch
New number plates fitted front and rear
Underside is solid and nicely presented
Interior is nicely kept and maintains plenty of originality
Dashboard has been rebuilt with all instruments clear and legible
Seats have been recovered to a high standard
Plenty of original signs, fittings and components have been kept in place

The Mechanics

2.0L 4 cylinder engine
4-speed manual transmission with high and low ratio gears
Complete engine overhaul carried out including:
- New pistons, bearings, camshaft, and seals
- Rebuilt oil pump, crankshaft, and flywheel
- New SU fuel pump and flexi fuel line
- New Jones springs and shock absorbers
All brake components replaced, including new brake drums, wheel cylinders, flex hoses, brake shoes, and brake lines
New original specification fuel tank and fuel lines
Exhaust system replaced with full stainless steel system
Steering box rebuilt and all track rod ends replaced
Full recent service including all oils changed and carb tune carried out
We understand the car to be in fine health and driving very well
We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout
Ultimately, this looks to be a simply excellent example of a Series One Land Rove

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