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familymad

Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3481

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[For Sale] 1951 Land Rover 80” 2.0 Petrol

I didn’t plan to write this advert, but then I didn’t plan on having two strokes over the last 4 weeks at 42yrs ! No risk factors has the medical trade confused, but while the paralysis has gone, the vision loss hasn’t. Long term my job and driving are unlikely to survive the episode.

So I want to convert the garage into a gym and re build my body strength and focus. A Land Rover parked in there is taking up space and reminding me that I cannot drive. So here goes:

For Sale. 1951 Land Rover 80” 2.0 petrol.

A remarkable survivor in highly original and untouched off-farm condition. Built on August 14th, 1951 and registered in October the same year by Attwoods of Stafford to its first owner of some six years, Venables Timber Merchants Stafford, an old established firm. The Land Rover then moved to a rural country inn near Rhyader before going onto two large farms near Hereford. The little Series 1 then belonged to a garage in Hereford before being sold to its last owner who kept and treasured it on his farm and country estate at the edge of the Brecons. The vehicle was found on his passing in 2014 in one of the barns with one of the owners two airworthy tiger moths that had been on either side of it since 1989! This is quite an amazing history for this wonderful Land Rover’s working life as they were intended for. The vehicle still retains its original Staffordshire registration number and plates which are transferrable although that would be a shame after 69 years. Unbelievably the interior, although worn, is in complete (as rarely found) and very original. The engine is matching numbers as is the chassis with the original radiator date stamps 7/50. The chassis has never been welded and astonishingly neither has the bulkhead. The indicated mileage of 46850 is believed correct. The wonderful addition of the original buff logbook details the fascinating working history as described. The V5 is in my name showing the previous ownership record. The patination is just right for a working Landrover. Remember they are only original once.

On purchase I began a sympathetic recommissioning due to the basis that the original vehicle provided. This included autosparks loom, radiator recore, entirely new brakes and brake pipes, swivels and seals, tubes and tires, a small amount of welding to offside doorpost and the usual distributor cap, leads, plugs etc. to have her running sweet. All fluids including engine, gearbox, transfer box, diffs and swivels have been completed. The original hoodsticks and sand tilt are included and in very good condition. The vehicle has an insurance company agreed value of £35,000 and the price reflects excellent value for such an original vehicle.

My plans for 2021 were a carb rebuild although I didn’t want to lose the patina! She runs well but they always run even better once done. I also would replace\re seat the offside swivel seal which drips a little. The engine also now has an original air filter metal cone inlet after much searching!

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£25000 ono. I would take a Landrover trade in but not a Series. One my wife would drive!

Thanks 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI

14th Nov 2020 5:48pm

Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4799

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Good luck with the sale but more importantly good luck with your health

2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

14th Nov 2020 6:03pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

Crikey. Hope it’s a short term hiccup and you’ll be fine. It sure puts things into perspective.
Good luck with both, as above.

14th Nov 2020 6:08pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3797

As above your heath is more important than anything, you cannot buy heath so you get better and keep your chin up

ooh and good luck with the sale.

14th Nov 2020 6:16pm

Dean Watson

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Derby
Posts: 261

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Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Lovely motor but health and family more important ,best of luck

14th Nov 2020 6:46pm

Moneypit

Member Since: 27 Feb 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 271

Best wishes for your future endeavours

14th Nov 2020 6:51pm

Fat Cog

Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Oxfordshire & Devon
Posts: 502

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Beautiful original S1 but for sale in sad circumstances...I really wish you well with your recovery, puts things in perspective. Since 1973...S1, Air Portable's, Defender's, but only my Wolf TUL HS GS remains

14th Nov 2020 7:53pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3655

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

good luck with your recovery DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

14th Nov 2020 7:59pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Shocking news, you take care of yourself! Speedy recovery. Thinking positively, is it worth putting in storage, until your health is 100% in a short while? James
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14th Nov 2020 8:35pm

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

Hope your recovery is quick and I hope you sell you Series and enjoy the new gym 👍

14th Nov 2020 8:37pm

Andy T

Member Since: 25 Aug 2017
Location: Bucks
Posts: 232

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Fuji White

I feel privileged to have seen it with you Si, and I know how much you love it. It needs to go to a 'purist' such as yourself and not be 'mucked about' with!
Probably worth saying that Mrs W won't want another 130 in PX

Seriously, hope you get fighting fit soon

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1998 300TDi Wolf TUM
2015 2.2 Corris Grey 90
2009 2.4 Alaska White 110 Commercial - gone
2006 TD5 Barolo Black 90 - gone
1995 TD5 Green 90 - gone
1984 2.25 Marine Blue 88

14th Nov 2020 8:39pm

mini Anaconda

Member Since: 23 Aug 2016
Location: Thames Valley
Posts: 800

Best wishes for a good recovery and hope the S1 goes to a good home.

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14th Nov 2020 10:25pm

rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

Must be with mixed emotions that you are letting your cherished Series One go. Yet your overall determination and courage shines through. My admiration and very best wishes to you for a full recovery.

15th Nov 2020 1:54am

Rashers

Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3564

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

A great looking truck

Sorry to hear about the circumstances of he sale. I wish you well with your recovery and also the sale of your truck.

15th Nov 2020 8:15am

thepetrolhead

Member Since: 30 Jul 2013
Location: South West
Posts: 247

Hope you make a speedy recovery and good luck with the sale!

15th Nov 2020 8:44am

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