can someone tell me what wheelbase this is?

[marcello]

i recently came across a lovely custard coloured lwb series one pickup. it is totally original and complete and sitting in a field of landrovers.

the owner thought it to be a 109 but with out a measuring tape i could not check.

i did however have a chance to get the number from the dash. it reads, 57761330. can anyone tell me if it is possible to identify wheelbase from this infomation? thanks

[bobslandies]

Hi Marcello,

It is a 107" 1955 model and would have been supplied around November/December 1955 (close numbers to it). Not sold through Grenville Motors so probably Regents in Melbourne.

Bob

[digger]

a paddock of landrovers you say???


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any ex mil?

digger

[Landy Smurf]

yes the paddock of land rovers sounds interesting i saw the guys place at morpeth on the weekend and he has about 7 land rovers in here townblock yard these are all out the front and there are 2 ex mil ones there i am pretty sure at least one was a orkshop but they are all just sitting there he doesnt seem to have touched them in years its a shame really

[Lost Landy]

Photos would help ID the landy too :D

[marcello]

pictures will be on the way tonight with a bit of luck.

can anyone fill me in as to the rarity and price of 99% original and unrestored series one 107 pickup?

the owner has given me a price if i want to purchase it but i think 2.5k is a bit steep. considering it may need a bit of work to get a roadworthy. then again, i have no idea!

stay tuned for pics.

[Landy Smurf]

its really hard to say untill we see a few photos as these vehicles can vary dramatically in price but if its 99% original and complete running fine with no rust 2.5k seems pretty good

[easo]

A few pics will help chuck a $$ on it. I paid $100 for this 4 years ago. But it was very incomplete with a Holden donk.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/499.jpg

Easo

[Landy Smurf]

you got yourseld a massive bargin

[Lost Landy]

Hey Easo not a bad buy and right on the money :D

[marcello]

okay here come the pictures. i hope this works as i had to wait almost an hour for these to load.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/445.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/446.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/447.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/448.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/449.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/450.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/451.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/452.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/453.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/450.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/451.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/452.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/453.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/454.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/455.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/456.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/457.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/458.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

it seems pretty good the tailgate is a madup one looks like there is a fair few small dints in the tub rust doesnt look to bad 2.5k though maybe a bit much if it was going yeah that would be ok,did you try and get it running

[marcello]

no i did not try to get it running.

it looks like it could go with fresh sparks and fuel. it is very solid and the chassis has no rust. i would seriously consider buying it if but my series 2a just had major engine failure and i need the money for that.

he has about 13 landrovers on his property. he collected them to stop them from being scrapped. he says ther are all for sale but seems to want top dollar for them. he seems like he knows what he is on about when it comes to land rovers.

if any one is interested in this car please let me know and i can get inn contact with him on your behalf as he has no telephone.

[Landy Smurf]

did he have any other series ones there

[marcello]

at least 2 more but they are both swb and he uses them on the farm.

[Landy Smurf]

ok well back to the ute to be honest if you are tied up with something i wouldnt bother with this one if you could get it started then maybe but there is alot of money involved with it

[chazza]

I agree with Tony - I would want to hear it running and be able to drive it for that price.

The best selling point is the lack of rust and I also like the colour and the after-market indicator switch - if I bought it I would keep both.

Things to look out for, would be the possible need to overhaul the:
1. Engine - cost me $2400 just for the machining :(
2. Steering box - not sure if these are similar to the 80" but if so, expensive to rebuild and not a good type anyway because wear cannot be adjusted.
3. Full brake rebuild - almost a certainty.

Definitely a nice car to buy and super-desirable to leave it the way it looks, rather than over-restore it.

[Lost Landy]

Looks to be a 1955 LWB 107" pick up going by horn/dip switch, early wiper motors, bolt for wheel arch on front guard being very close to arch. :D

[mildred]

Looks to be a 1955 LWB 107" pick up going by horn/dip switch, early wiper motors, bolt for wheel arch on front guard being very close to arch. :D
this is a a massive car find site or address?
it looks totally straight and UN-molested.
the ford looks interesting to in the background or dident you notice the
unique metal in the background?
best buy it and commiserate afterwards? :D

[marcello]

there are many nice old cars in this yard. if anyone is keen on the landrover please let me know. it would be a shame to have something like this rot away like so many others, not to mention all the other landrovers he has.