1953 Land Rover Series 1 86" For Sale

1954 Model 86" registered Dec. '53. Rebuilt from original chassis up and had any necessary repairs carried out by Steve Walker who previously built chassis's for LRSOC. Galvanised and painted in Bronze green as evidence on chassis at time of stripping down. The bulkhead is a Houben built replacement to exacting standards as original beyond saving. It has a stainless steel petrol tank by a well respected LRSOC member "Fen-Boy". Original axles overhauled as necessary including a Railco conversion to swivels which are quality replacements from DLR as are all bearings UJ's seals etc. The steering box was subject of a Bronze worm & nut conversion by respected Steering Services of Byfleet. all ball joints replaced, steering relay overhauled with parts from DLR. Full set of Jones springs, new shocks and bushes. Brake system overhauled and includes new flexible hoses, wheel cylinders, master cylinder & reservoir. Autosparks loom, refurbed steering wheel by Charlesworth complimented by N. O. S. horn/ dipper. Exmoor trim canvas and seats, dials refurbed and working correctly. Engine & G/ box all good and apart from gaskets and minor things not touched as history obtained suggested they were sound as has proved to be the case. Some history which includes correspondence exchanged with first owners son and contact with original supplying garage. All original galvanising retained as was my preference. No doubt more can be revealed over phone. Fitted Fairey overdrive and M. A. P. freewheel hubs. Offers considered on advertised price.

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