1957 Land Rover Series I

This Land Rover Series I 88” is a rugged and characterful classic British 4x4, which benefits from a historical restoration. Under the bonnet sits a replacement 2.0-litre inline-four, which sends its power to all four wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. This original Australian-market example has been with the seller for five years. It is understood to have spent much of its early life in remote Western Australia, before moving to Perth in the 1980s, where it underwent an extensive overhaul with a crate engine from Belgium being fitted. The odometer indicates 33,074 miles, though this is not warranted. Build year: 1957 This Series I 88” is finished in the quintessential shade of Bronze Green, over a body-coloured cabin featuring grey vinyl upholstery. It rides on a set of 16-inch steel wheels finished in satin-black, fitted with Durun YTR01 Light Truck tyres. Equipment includes a bonnet-mounted spare wheel carrier, a rear bulkhead spare wheel carrier, a three-spoke ‘banjo-style’ steering wheel, a high and low range gearbox, Lucas electric windscreen wipers, and Jaeger gauges. A 2.0-litre inline-four ‘crate’ engine from Belgium was fitted during the restoration in 1993. A secondary 12-volt fuel pump has been fitted to act as a backup to the main unit. One ignition key is included. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a full respray was carried out as part of the 1993 restoration, there is now a tiny scratch on the bonnet and tailgate, and a few chips on the tub's inner panel. The seats were fully reupholstered during the restoration, and the leather straps are now worn out. The seller notes that the drum brakes could do with adjusting. The last maintenance was in July 2023 at an indicated 32,880 miles by Sandy Carbies, which consisted of the carburettor being refurbished. An extensive overhaul was carried out in the 1980s, which included a repaint and the crate engine being fitted. In 1993, the car underwent an eight-month restoration under the care of a lifelong Land Rover technician, who is reported to have continued to service the car periodically until 2016. The undercarriage was treated in 2014 to prevent corrosion, and the wiring loom was serviced to ensure the functioning of all electrical services. The engine is reported to have covered around 2,500 km. This Land Rover Series I 88” is a rugged and iconic classic British 4x4, which benefits from a historical restoration. Presented with a quintessential colour scheme, and equipped with a replacement 2.0-litre engine, it would make a characterful companion for weekend cruises, classic car show visits, and off-roading adventures alike.