1951 Land Rover Series One 80" Chassis No. 16133879 Probably one of the best Series Ones in the country, this early 80 inch basic model Land Rover was built just 3 years after the marque's initial launch at the Amsterdam Motor Show of 1948.  It left the Solihul factory in England already left hand drive for export to the Canadian market and brought into the United States several years ago from British Columbia. Meticulously restored by the current owner over the last 11 years, the original motor was missing so a Land Rover 2.25 liter engine and transmission were rebuilt (with help from Tony Kipling -owner of Old English Cars) for use in the vehicle.  A new Land Rover Series III radiator was fitted as per advice from the Series One Club in England for increased flow and structural integrity. Body panels were badly dented but frame and bulkhead were structurally sound and needed minimal restoration work, with no need for welding or patching.  The original wings were just too bad to restore (but kept) and were replaced with new wings from Wadsworth Panels in England - made from the original Series One dies aquired from Land Rover many years ago.  New doors were hand built.  All galvanizing was removed and regalvanized and the body was professionally repainted in it's original Bronze Green.  New body fastners are all stainless steel.  Canvas top and supports (hood and sticks) and the new seats are accurate reproductions purchased from Exmoor Trim in England.  The new wiring loom is new-old-stock from Australia, as is the grille.  Moss Motors supplied the new correct "D" style tail lamps. Here is a list of new parts used  Leaf springs Woodhead shocks Axle bearings, races, seals and ball joints Swivel pin housings Brake cylinders, shoes and brake lines Master Cylinder Clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing Rear axle check straps Complete exhaust system with manifold Radiator (series III) and hoses Water pump Fuel pump and lines Fuel tank with pick up line and sending unit Wiring loom, voltage regulator Generator, battery Distributor, condensor, fuse box Oil filter with screw on adaptor Windshield glass and seals Rebuilt carburetor Complete rebuilt engine Hand built replacement doors * * *   N E W  * * *   Summer 2011:  ORIGINAL series one door tops have now been sourced for this Land Rover from England.  They are currently being restored and galvanized to match the excellent restoration quality of this vehicle and will be included.  New photos soon!
The frame up restoration was completed in 2009 and this Land Rover won both Best-in-Class and the prestigious Crowd Pleaser awards at the EURO Auto Festival, the Southeast's largest european car show in October 09 leading the parade of winners.  Driven the 100 mile round trip back to EURO this October it won the Crowd Pleaser for the second year running in 2010! We have known this vehicle for the past 10 years, seen each part of the restoration, and been involved with some of the work on a non-professional level (evenings and weekends) so can assure you of the attention to detail and quality of work completed.  It drives great with no problems and is enjoyed and driven locally.  Registered in North Carolina with clear title, it is offered for sale as-is.  We've just added LOTS more photos of this car, click here to link to to our FACEBOOK page album.  Call and speak to Tony or Jennie here at Old English Cars for more information today.  Tel:  (828) 890 9076  Please note this particular vehicle is not stored here at our premises, please call to arrange your inspection and test drive in advance - thank you. oldenglishcars@earthlink.net  $25,000 Please Note:  Old English Cars is advertising this vehicle on behalf of the vehicle owner and no warranty is implied or given by Old English Cars, LLC.  The vehicle is also advertised elsewhere. Photographs reproduced here by kind permission of the vehicle owner.