This Land Rover Series I is a highly original example of the iconic 4x4, which has benefitted from a recent mechanical restoration that has preserved its ‘patina’ from age. Under the bonnet is a 1.6-litre inline-four, producing around 50bhp and driving all four wheels via a four-speed manual transmission and a two-speed ring-pull transfer box. This Series I has been with its current owner for just over a year, and benefitted from some refurbishment courtesy of its previous owner, using original and reconditioned Land Rover parts. The odometer indicates 10,524 kilometres (6,539 miles), but the true mileage is not known. This Series I requires some mechanical attention: please see the Condition section for more details. This Series I is finished with green paintwork and green vinyl-trimmed seats, and it now has a hard-top rear body section that is believed to be taken from another Series I of a similar vintage. It rides on a set of 16-inch body-coloured steel wheels shod in MRF NDMS tyres. Save for its metal cab section, this Series I is believed to have no significant modifications. The rear body hard top section is thought to have originated from a ‘Snowy Mountains Scheme’ project Land Rover. The car will be accompanied by a photographic record of the mechanical restoration process. The seller is not aware of any notable impact damage present on the bodywork, though evidently there are various scuffs and scratches around the panels from use over the years. The green paintwork is in generally poor condition, showing various chips, marks, scratches and larger areas of bodywork where the paint has flaked away. However, the vehicle must be viewed in the context of its age and use, and its recent mechanical refurbishment aimed to preserve all of this ‘patina’ and superficial wear, which tells the story of its life. Inside, the cabin presents well, again showing age-related wear on the original controls and painted areas. The seats are new replacement items and are in very good order. The seller reports that the engine currently has a knocking sound and requires attention. The starter motor can also get stuck, and might require a replacement or rebuild. The current owner has not serviced the car, and has just kept it stored in a private collection. The car was treated to some restorative maintenance between 2019 and 2021 by experienced mechanic Steve Green. The work included re-coring the radiator, replacing the wiring and generator, new fuel pipes, hoses, brake lines, shock absorbers, tyres, starter motor, and restoring the steering wheel; plus refurbishing the brakes, the steering box and the carburettor. The aim of the restoration was to maintain the car’s authenticity, and all parts used were genuine Land Rover remanufactured or reconditioned components. This Land Rover Series I 80” is a charming example of the classic British 4x4, which wears a handsome time-earned patina. This vehicle has been treated to some notable refurbishment, and has since remained in storage. While the seller reports that it now needs some further mechanical attention, once complete it should prove a fun, practical and highly useable addition to any garage or collection of classics. The description of this auction lot 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, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.