28th Jan, 2020 10:00
20th Century Design
387
1956 Land Rover Series One 86”
1956 Land Rover Series One 86in
Registration Number: MHJ 755
Chassis Number: 170603087
Engine Number: 1706****
First registered in Southend-on-Sea in April 1956, this short wheelbase Series One appears to have remained local to the area its entire life. Badly damaged in a fire some years ago and then left to stand outside it is in need of a complete, if brave, restoration, or perhaps used as a donor vehicle for parts.
Frustratingly perhaps, it would appear that the Land Rover was in very original condition prior to the damage and, as such, seems to be largely 'numbers correct' and unmolested. Certainly the engine and running gear are correct for the period and the bodywork retains what is left of what might be the original paintwork, the remains of the original ‘pork pie' lights at the rear and signs that it had period correct Bluemels number plates.
The vehicle identification plate and stamped chassis number on the rear spring hanger match correctly and the engine is of the correct year and is likely original to the vehicle.
An invoice from John Oxborrow, Automobile Engineer of Frinton, dated January 1997, for work undertaken to the brakes and an MoT test, suggest it was in roadworthy condition at this time. Further paperwork included with the vehicle includes an older-style V5 registration document and correspondence with specialist parts supplier, John Craddock, in 1990.
Non-running and not mechanically assessed, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that the condition of the vehicle, its history and paperwork meet their expectations prior to bidding.
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Sold for £1,600
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Auction: 20th Century Design, 28th Jan, 2020
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