Land Rover Series 1 £ 45,000

This Series 1 Land Rover is an early model, manufactured in 1951 for the 1952 model year. It is in original specification throughout, with the exception of the 2.25 litre petrol engine which usefully replaces the less powerful 2 litre engine first fitted. The car was first registered for the road in the UK in May 1979, at which time the recorded mileage was reset to zero. Between 2015 and 2023, the then owner (who was a Jaguar Land Rover employee) completed a major nut and bolt restoration, which he recorded as costing “… somewhere north of £45,000”. Purchased by a new owner and imported to Jersey in 2024, the Land Rover has covered very little further mileage post restoration.

The engine swap (for a larger 2.25 litre unit) was carried out in the late 1960s and was clearly done properly, everything looking correct, in its proper place and in good order. The engine bay has been restored and detailed. The Land Rover starts and drives exactly as it should, the vehicle having recently been checked over and fettled in our workshops.

As part of the fastidious restoration work, everything that needed refurbishing or replacing has been completed with a focus on maintaining authenticity and originality wherever possible. The chassis, alloy bulkhead and body panels are original. Everything was taken back to bare metal. All the galvanised parts were re-galvanised and the painted parts finished in period-correct yellow primer and ‘Bronze Green’ paint. A new tan hood is fitted. Everything is in excellent condition.

The restoration goals of originality and authenticity continue with the interior of the Series 1. Everything has been refurbished or refinished - seats, front and rear, floor coverings, glass, instrument panel and steering wheel – all solid, correct and functional.

This is a very good example of the most collectable version of the Land Rover, having been professionally restored on a virtually no-expense spared basis with correct period parts and materials.