Land Rover Series I 80" petrol

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Land Rovers are such a common sight on Britain's roads that it is hard to imagine life without them.

However, the world had somehow struggled along without these go-anywhere marvels until Maurice Wilks had a bright idea in 1947. Taking a war surplus American Jeep as his inspiration, the Rover chief designer messed around with prototypes on his farm in Anglesey until he perfected the vehicle that was launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948.

This one was delivered in October 1951 as a 1952 Model Year vehicle. Unlike the other restoration projects in the sale, it was delivered and first registered in the UK, where it has remained ever since. It retains lots of the nice early features found on these cars and is what is known as a ‘lights through the grille’ model. The more observant will have spotted that the engine is not where it should be...resting as it is in the rear of the vehicle. Bidders are also advised that there is no gearbox with this car.

Originally registered HAY 955, this number was transferred off the car in 1990, although its current number AJU 818A is still on the DVLA database and there is a current V5C with the vehicle.

Purchased as a restoration project in 2016, the vendor no longer believes that they will get round to it so it is up for grabs.