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1956 Land Rover Series I 86"

1956 Land Rover Series I 86"

Venerable Series I 86" 'Rag-Top' from long-term family ownership.

ESTIMATE: £10,000 - £12,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

BODY COLOUR
Bronze Green
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
499 XRV
ODOMETER READING
40980 Miles

SUMMARY

Venerable Series I 86" 'Rag-Top' from long-term family ownership.

DESCRIPTION

First registered in 1956 in Brecon as EEU 482, this Series I was acquired by its current family in 1988 and has remained in their ownership since. It's believed to have been with another family from new until 1988 but most of the original documentation has been lost
The vehicle is now registered under 499 XVR and is supplied with a British Motor Museum Certificate and its original 'buff' logbook
After years of farm use by the current family, the Landie was stored in a barn, where it remained untouched until 2023 at which point it was inherited by his daughter, the current owner
It has recently undergone some light recommissioning, which included flushing the fuel lines, fitting new brakes all around, and a full service
Never painted by our vendors and, it seems unlikely to have been painted by its first family owners, so we have to conclude it remains in its original Bronze Green paint, with a canvas tilt and green vinyl seating
The odometer indicates 40,980 miles which, again, seems likely to be genuine
Enjoyed locally in recent months, this charming 86" Srs 1 is now ready for its next chapter, whether that be a full restoration or to be enjoyed as is

SPECIFICATION

Make: LAND ROVER
Model: SERIES 1 86"
Registration Number: 499 XRV
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: 170-6-03179
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Bronze Green

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Stacey Williams
Car Specialist
07472 250306
stacey@iconicauctioneers.com

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