Registration No: OFR 205
Chassis No: 47100651
MOT: Exempt

• Desirable early production Land Rover series I 86’
• Subject to full restoration with Fisher Restoration, costing over £30,000
• In current ownership the last 8 years

Designed by Maurice Wilks in 1947, a Land-Rover rates highly on any list of the world's most significant vehicles, and the earlier - and therefore purer - the better. By the 1957 model year, during which this example was made, weak points had been ironed out to bring the 4x4 to a specification that would last for decades. A simple ladder frame chassis, steel bulkhead and rugged square-formed aluminium panels created a strong workhorse for light industrial, countryside and military use alike. In September 1953 for the 1954 model year, 86-inch and 107-inch wheelbases were introduced, and by 1957, a 'high-speed' 2-litre diesel motor was added to the power options. This diesel engine necessitated Solihull lengthening the front part of the chassis, bringing the Landie to its 88-inch and 109-inch wheelbases which then ran until the introduction of coil springing in the mid 1980s. The 88" chassis was offered from mid-1956 model year, in preparation for the diesel variant.

First registered on 1st of November, 1953, this particular Series I 86’’ is presented in the ever-popular Green. Little is known of the car’s early life. The V5C document shows it as first registered in the UK in November 1993, having previously lived abroad. Now in current ownership since December 2015, ‘OFR 205’ was subject to restoration with Fisher Restoration between June of 2016 and the end of July of 2017 to the tune of some £31,400. Having seen little use since, this lovely example is now offered for sale to find its new owner.

Included with the vehicle is a history file containing a large collection of invoices including for the restoration by Fisher, a large collection of previous MOT certificates dating back as far as 1988 and the current V5C document which displays 4 former keepers. The original canvas hood, along with frame also accompanies the vehicle, as well as a matching Hardtop, also painted at the time of restoration to match the car.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762