This non-running Series I Land Rover is a heavily patinated example of the classic British 4x4, which is offered for sale as a project car which will require extensive recommissioning or a total restoration. Under the bonnet is a 1.6-litre inline-four, delivering around 38kW to all four wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox with high and low range gearing. This 80” Series I is noted by the seller to be a rare 1949-built ‘fishplate’ chassis vehicle. Its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) certificate confirms that it was originally painted green, with a 1.6-litre engine, and delivered to Australia. This Series I is finished with green paintwork, though there are panels which are largely unpainted, and also several panels which show hints of yellow, red and white paint, though green is noted as the car’s original colour on its BMIHT certificate. The interior has largely been lost. All that remains is the steering wheel, gear selector, two dashboard dials, and the ignition barrel. The windscreen is also present and glazed, and it folds up and down correctly as is shown in the gallery. It rides on a set of 16-inch steel wheels, which will require refurbishment and new tyres. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the exterior is in poor condition, showing ‘patina’ on every single panel, the car in general is very old, worn, and in need of refurbishment. As noted above, this vehicle is being sold as a non-running project, and the full extent of any cosmetic, structural, mechanical, or electrical issues is not known. This Series I Land Rover 80” is an intriguing project car, which offers what the seller notes to be a solid and rare ‘fish plate’ chassis car. In need of a total overhaul and refurbishment, it could be sympathetically restored while retaining much of its time-earned ‘patina’, or could also be an ideal candidate for a thorough ‘nut and bolt’ restoration to bring it back to a very high standard. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number.