Highlights
- Underwent a 'nut and bolt' restoration twenty years ago
- Matching numbers: original engine, gearbox, and axles retained
- Just passed MOT with no advisories despite being exempt
The Appeal
The Series I represents the genesis of the iconic Land Rover lineage, with its simple, utilitarian design and off-road capability inspired by the American Willys Jeep. Manufactured from lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminium surplus from the war effort, this was just the sort of rugged car Britain needed for 1950s recovery.
This 1956 example is the 86" version, supplied new in May of that year to Mann Egerton in Norfolk. It’s had 10 registered keepers in total, four of whom were from the same family, while the last owner had the car for fifteen years.
We're informed that a comprehensive 'nut and bolt' restoration was performed twenty years ago, and as the photographs attest, this has held up very well indeed. Offered voluntarily MOT tested, this much-loved Series I is ready to meet its next custodian.
This 1956 example is the 86" version, supplied new in May of that year to Mann Egerton in Norfolk. It’s had 10 registered keepers in total, four of whom were from the same family, while the last owner had the car for fifteen years.
We're informed that a comprehensive 'nut and bolt' restoration was performed twenty years ago, and as the photographs attest, this has held up very well indeed. Offered voluntarily MOT tested, this much-loved Series I is ready to meet its next custodian.
History and Paperwork
- Originally supplied on May 1 1956 to Mann Egerton in Norfolk
- Ten former registered keepers in total, with four from the same family
- Previous keeper maintained the vehicle for fifteen years
- Underwent a 'nut and bolt' restoration twenty years ago
- Just passed MOT with no advisories, although tax and MOT exempt
- MOT valid until 5th November 2026
- ULEZ compliant
- V5 registration document present
- 2 keys included
The Condition
- Chassis and bodywork present well and can be inspected in the photographs
- Chassis previously treated for corrosion, blasted and repainted
- "Birmabright" alloy bodywork is straight overall and in good condition
- Canvas top back window has approximately 4-inch stitching coming away; the rest is reportedly in good order
- Original dashboard retained and in smart condition
- Seats appear in very good condition
- Correct size period spare wheel stowed in the proper place in the rear
- All indicators, horn, and lights work according to the vendor
- Four new Goodyear tyres recently fitted
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Recent refresh, including all front axle seals
- New coil installed
- New fuel tank fitted
- New carburettor fitted
- Retains all original engine, gearbox, and axles
- Starts and runs readily, we are told
- The vendor reports it sounds and drives very well
- Everything reportedly works as it should
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