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EARLY SERIES I
80in, 1948 to 1953
RATINGS:
PRICE GUIDE
Poor: £3500 – £6000
Average: £6000 – £7500
Good: £7500 – £18,000
Excellent: £18,000 – £50,000
SPECIFICATIONS
1948-1951: 1.6-litre fourcylinder petrol, 55 bhp, 83 lb-ft torque. Four-speed manual, two-speed transfer box with permanent fourwheel drive (to 1950), later selectable. 1951-1953: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 52 bhp, 101 lb-ft.
EXPERT OPINION
THIS is the ultimate classic Land Rover – 72 years old and more desirable than ever. The early 80in models fetch the highest prices. The earlier and more original, the better. Pre-production and historic examples are the most sought-after, and 1948-50 models the most expensive. Even barn-find derelicts are in demand for restoration projects. The Holy Grail of all Land Rovers is the missing Centre Steer prototype from 1947 – if it still exists.
BUYER'S TIP
Join the Series One Club for parts and advice.
MILITARY LIGHTWEIGHT
88in SERIES II and SIII, 1968 to 1984
RATINGS:
PRICE GUIDE
Poor: £3000 – £4000
Average: £4000 – £6000
Good: £6000 – £8000
Excellent: £8000 – £13,500
SPECIFICATIONS
1968-1984: 2.25 petrol/diesel and transmissions as Series II and Series III.
EXPERT OPINION
THERE'S no messing with the tough, no-nonsense military version of the leaf-sprung Land Rover, built specifically for the armed forces –and a sturdy and reliable battle vehicle. In 1972 the military Series III got the same mechanical upgrades as the civilian model, including a fivebearing petrol engine and improved gearbox with synchromesh on all forward gears, and an alternator replaced the dynamo. Like all military Land Rovers, Lightweights are in demand with enthusiasts, so good ones fetch serious money.
BUYER’S TIP
Unique, collectable and great fun.
LATER SERIES I
86in/107in/88in/109in, 1953 to 1958
RATINGS:
PRICE GUIDE
Poor: £2500 – £4000
Average: £4000 – £5500
Good: £5500 – £9000
Excellent: £9000 – £30,000
SPECIFICATIONS
1953-1957: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 52 bhp, 101 lb-ft torque. Also, from 1957, 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel, 52 bhp, 87 lb-ft torque. Four-speed manual, two-speed transfer box with selectable fourwheel drive.
EXPERT OPINION
NOT all Series Is come with stratospheric
