1953 LAND ROVER SERIES 1 - RARE SURVIVOR - NOW COMPLETE HERITAGE RESTORATION

Description

CAR No. 36131419
Decodes in to a 1953, 80" Land Rover, "Basic", LHD export.
Heritage: Original North American Dollar Area (NADA) Land Rover Series 1 - 1953 80" model
Land Rover 2.0-litre petrol engine
Original Color Config: Red / Black

Delivered from the factory to the US Distributor, Rootes of NY on 21 Nov 1952, sold from showroom floor on 1 Dec 1952. Lived primarily in CA, Oregon, and Washington. Restored to Exacting Specifications - LR Genuine Unless NLA Restoration / Complete nut and bolt restoration including full overhaul of engine, gearbox, transfer case, axles / Brand new, period correct brakes, lines, exhausted, fuel tank / Galvanized chassis coated in enamel chassis paint for factory looking finish. All Electrical Systems Functional re New wiring harness

5 date matching, stamped wheels finished appropriately in body color paint
Modern radial tires in approximately traditional metric sizing > NEW Firestone MT 215/85/16 (5)

Panel off paint job for absolutely perfect finish, zero overspray, factory correct color / New period correct interior

Factory gauges and instrument clusters

Custom galvanized hoopset that allows for shoulder belts and rollover protection, yet fits the standard factory top - Thin collapsible “original type” Hoops are readily available @ $250.00 USD if preferred
*but eliminates rollover protection

Zero rust, zero mechanical apologies

Spare tyre can be swapped from hood to cargo mount

**NOTE: All Vintage / Heritage units must ship enclosed

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