Lot details Registration No: UYJ 635 Chassis No: 170603242 Mot Expiry: Exempt
This is where 'The Best 4x4 by Far' started - a utility vehicle devised in 1947 by the Wilks brothers for use on their farm and inspired by the wartime Jeep. Thanks to its ingenious high/low ratio four-wheel drive system, the resultant 4x4 was possessed of incredible climbing ability in all conditions including battlefields. Many consider the 86" to be the best of the Series 1 Land Rovers with more cabin space and only being produced between 1954 to 1956. This delightful Series I short wheelbase Land Rover 'UYJ 635' was first registered on June 18, 1956 and is fresh from a total restoration by Abbey Classic Cars of Tewkesbury. It was stripped to bare metal, repaired, primed and repainted. The indicated mileage of 89,500 is believed though not proven to be correct. The original specification - 'spread bore' - engine was felt to be in good shape but was nevertheless stripped and checked to make sure. The wheels, seats, wiring harness and canvas tilt were renewed and the vehicle's reassembly carried out using the right specification nuts, bolts and fasteners. It boasts overdrive and a cabin heater which were both options in period, while indicators have been added for safer driving in modern traffic. Otherwise the Land Rover is believed to be to original specifications. The vendor unsurprisingly now grades the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as 'excellent'. Offered with current V5C, collection of invoices, old tax discs, previous MOT certificates, photographs of the restoration and dialogue of the restoration this charming land rover is certainly worthy of closer inspection.
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