Land Rover Series I 86' Tilt with Hardtop, 1956
Land Rover Series I
Land Rover Series I•
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Chassis No.: 176602295
Engine No.: 170612058
- Transmission: Manual 4-Speed
- Body Colour: Tuscan Blue
On offer from long term ownership, this right-hand drive, home-market Series I dates from 1956. It benefits from an older restoration and continues to present well in Tuscan Blue with a full canvas tilt.
When Maurice Wilks, Rover's chief designer, came up with a plan to produce a light agricultural utility vehicle in 1947 he would have no idea that his design would become an icon and launch a whole new industry sector. The original Land Rover was presented in Sage Green with a canvas roof and revolutionised rural transport. As an engineering marvel it can still outstrip its modern counterparts, and the Series I rightly belongs in the Motoring Hall of Fame. Hugely successful globally, improvements were made throughout the long lifespan of the Landy.
In 1950, the lights were moved from a position behind the grille to protrude through the mesh, in 1952 a larger 2-litre petrol engine replaced the original 1.6-litre and the wheelbase was extended to 86" in 1955 to offer more stability and greater load capacity. The strong, reliable 2-litre petrol engine was standard until 1957 when, with the introduction of the Series II, a diesel engine was offered as an alternative. This right-hand drive, home-market example was built first registered on 4th May 1956 in Hampshire. Purchased by our vendor in May 2012, the Land Rover was entrusted to Harwoods Land Rover to complete a full restoration.
Beautifully finished in Tuscan Blue, it’s currently fitted with a full canvas tilt and is also accompanied by a hardtop cab for winter motoring. The interior features black vinyl seating, a large heater and chequer plate flooring. Despite the restoration being over a decade ago, 959 HYH still presents rather well, starts on the button and is ready to enjoy. The Series I Land Rover is a remarkable British classic with a back to basics charm, easy to work on, frugal to maintain and good fun to drive on or off-road.
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