Sellers Comments
Land Rover Series 1
UKT 112
1955
MOT and TAX exempt historic vehicle
V5 log book present
Chassis number 57105439
86’’ wheelbase
2.25 petrol correctly registered on V5
Transferable number plate
This is a genuine barn find that has sat under cover and not
moved since last taxed in December 2002. The last owner acquired this Series 1
on the 9/11/1986 and has remained in their barn up until being offered today.
Obviously, this Land Rover is for restoration, however, not
the normal rubbish offered with dodgy history etc. In fact, I hold the original
blue registration document alongside the current V5C and both logbooks marry
up, along with old tax discs etc.
Okay what have we got... well the chassis is in remarkable
condition and retains its original rear cross member which has one small hole
on the underside (easy repair). The main chassis rails are rot free alongside
cross members and outriggers. The only other small repair I can see is the
front cross member has a small hole, which will also be an easy repair. The
bulkhead A posts have the usual corrosion to the bottoms, and the N/S and O/S
sections just above the foot wells will need to be plated. The bulkhead overall
is in repairable condition; however it would benefit from a replacement.
At some point in the cars history a nudge bar was added
(only bolted on) and a rear bumper too. The tailgate has been removed, a sheet
of aluminium now overlays the aperture which is held in by rivets where the
galvanised body capping are. Easily remedied as the tailgate aperture and
uprights remain, meaning all that is needed is a replacement tailgate, which
would fit as original.
I have had the engine running and it sounds sweet off an
auxiliary petrol tank so not to drag up old fuel and muck from the main tank. I
have asked the previous owner how the gearbox is and she said the gears located
as they should do when it was last driven.
For 30 years, I
have worked on Land Rover Series as a panel beater/sprayer /welder, having done
various restorations in my time. I purchased this Series 1 to restore but with
clients expectations regarding their restorations I am finding less time to complete
my own projects. This is the only reason for sale and I believe this could be a
fabulous project and investment in the right hands.
As mentioned this is a restoration project so do not expect
to drive it home, the clutch is seized (although I believe it would free with
use). You will need a trailer to collect and I am available to help load etc.
In summery a genuine Series 1 86’’ retaining its period
dash, the body in good overall condition, the chassis in very good overall
condition, and paperwork present.
