1955 Land Rover Series 1

Landrover Series 1 1956 86" wheelbase. Almost wholly original, completely rebuilt whilst retaining its 70 year old patina. 2l petrol.

I had this Landy imported from Australia as I wanted a rust free and unrepaired chassis and bulkhead as these are so rust prone in the UK. It was despatched to Adelaide in 1955 and then to Menindee, a small town on the Darling river. Its address is written on the rear wing. When new, someone has hammered two Australian shillings over core plugs with image of a Merino sheep and date 1956. See pics.

I bought her as complete but a non runner. Over lockdown she was comprehensively rebuilt. Wherever possible I reused an original part as new parts a frequently of inferior quality. The engine, gearbox axles etc are all numbered according to a 1955 date so she is unusually original.

Whilst mechanically she is rebuilt I retained its 70yr old Australian patina, leaving the bodywork untouched.

The engine was rebuilt by the excellent Cox & Turner and the remainder by myself. I have much experience in this field of classic car restoration.

Works are comprehensive viz.

Complete engine rebore and rebuild.

Chassis and bulkhead bead-blasted and 2-pack paint.

Gearbox and transfer box rebuild

2 x axles stripped and rebuilt

New braking system

Recored radiator

New loom

Rebuilt Carb

New swivel housings

New hood, sticks and seat squabs

Should you need any specific details or pics please let me know.

A rare opportunity to purchase highly original and wholly rebuilt Series 1 Landrover that retains its original 70 year old patina... and yet no chassis or bulkhead welds as the climate was kind and hence no rot. I have spent 15K on parts alone plus invested 100s of hours carefully rebuilding her. Painted on the side is the address where the Land-rover lived her life near the Darling River in outback Australia. At some point someone has hammered two 1956 Aussie coins into a core plug recess on the engine.