Description
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this item in our upcoming Classic Car auction on Thursday the 5th of October 2023
Online and at Haynes International Motor Museum
Registration number MTA 47
Chassis number 06113680
Engine number 06114000
Bronze green with a green interior
Perfect patina lights through grill Land Rover
1, 596cc engine
Rare matching numbers Series I
Highly original and low ownership
Good history file with letters to the first owner Lt Col F H Pellew (Burma/ Bovey Tracey) from The Rover Company
The file also includes a wonderful handwritten history of this Series I - first entry 'Jan 50 Purchased', followed by 'Aug 50 Taken in to use' and continues through to 2014 which notes 'Mileage 66, 409' (speedo read 69, 383 miles on inspection)
Supplied new by Bedford Garage, Exeter, this Series I has spent most of its years in and around Exeter
From a West Country family of Land Rover enthusiasts
With a valuation from Julian Schoolheifer who notes the rarity of its originality against a restored Land Rover Series I, on which we can all agree
Recent tyres
Started and ran well on inspection
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
Live bidding available through our website.
NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE BEFORE AUCTION
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