surplus Series 1 - advice please

[falbrook]

We have a series 1 short wheel base (don't know which) on a remote property in the Hunter Valley. We are selling the land and want the LR to go to a good home.

Having no experience with prices or where to advertise it, could I have some advice from the experienced please.

(My first post).

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Welcome falbrook.

Series 1s cover a lot of models, some rare and sought after some less rare, but in all cases the condition will do a lot to determine price.

We could tell you a lot from the chassis/car number.

Posting photos even more.

Is it an 80" (forward slope at rear of the drivers/passengers door) is there a yellow knob on the transmission tunnel, are the headlights behind the mesh grill.

If it's a later model, is it long or short wheelbase.

The best bet is to get the number and let us know.

Numbers can be found on the ID plates on the firewall (or some 80" have them in the engine bay)

The chassis number is usually on the flat top of the LHS engine mount for the 80" or on the LHS rear spring shackle bracket although it could be anywhere.

You can sell them here in the Markets section of AULRO or on Ebay but it would be good to know the model first.

Diana

[falbrook]

I am fairly sure it is 86 inch. Yes, need to get numbers photos, etc, on next visit.

Condition is quite good, a lot of work was done on it some years ago. I recall a leaky master cyclinder. It is painted in the Series 2 "mustard" buthat would easily be fixed.

I will post again with more details.

[falbrook]

thanks, I was aware of that. At the moment I'm just trying to get enough information to permit an informative advertisement. When it happens it will be in the proper place.

[falbrook]

I now (at last) have looked at the Series 1 land rover.

It is car No. 47662739 on the plate on the inside of the firewall. I could not find a chassis number.

In answer to Lotsz-A-Landies other questions:


rear edge of doors are straight, so not 80", it is defintely short wheelbase, but not sure if 86 or 88"

there are (very faded) red and yellow knobs for 4WD and range

headlights are not covered by the grill, the grill goes around the lights.

I can post some photos if that helps to further identify the model.

many thanks

[JDNSW]

I think Vixen has identified the model - price will depend on condition and how much it has been modified. Photos would help a lot here. Also, is it a hardtop/cab/soft top/no top? Original engine? etc.

John

[Oilworker]

Yepp, pictures would greatly help :)
Then I would finally own a car on every continent :D

[Landy Smurf]

hey sounds interesting specially since i am in the hunter valley pics would be awesome

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I now (at last) have looked at the Series 1 land rover.

It is car No. 47662739 on the plate on the inside of the firewall. ...<snip>Car 47662739: original engine number 47110588; Metal Top; Ignition Key FA545; Original Owner L.C.E. Williams; Despatched 12th November 1954.

Pics would be nice!

[falbrook]

Four photos attached of the series 1. It is a softtop, wrong colour, not many modifications. It has a leaky brake master cylinder, minor RH rear body damage (visible in the photo), a sticking clutch pedal, but overal quite good for a farm vehicle.

thanks again

[Lotz-A-Landies]

From the two photos, that does not look like the original 2 litre engine, likely a 2.283 litre SII engine (as is the vanity panel between the front of the chassis rails.)

The extra fuel tank on the LHS is a nice addition.

Could be a good project if not quite original.

Diana

[JDNSW]

Yes, I agree with Diana - but the actual value will depend a lot on detailed condition, rust etc, although from the pictures does not look bad.

John

[falbrook]

I thought these 2 were attached to the first message. Hopefully here they are.

Thanks for the detailed advice, I am amazed original engine numbers and the like can be had.

thanks

[Landy Smurf]

hmmmmmmmm interesting it looks alright.does it still go

[dreamin']

Grille panel looks like it's from an 88 or 109(?)

[falbrook]

Good question. It probably has not run for 5-7 years, but when it did it the engine went well. I turned it over on Sunday last, but we did not have enough power left (after working on a Massey Ferguson tractor - another story) to have a good go at starting. As you can see from the photos, it is kept in a shed, and was well maintained, so no promises, but I think it would start with little problem. It used to start with little encouragement.



hmmmmmmmm interesting it looks alright.does it still go

[Landy Smurf]

yep i reckon it probably would go.yeah it just would take a bit of effort for the first start.well keep me notified with things as i am always happy to go for a drive regardless of your intentions

[Lotz-A-Landies]

the 2 1/4 litre (2.283 Litre) engines are pretty bullet proof - you can usually get them going without a lot of trouble.

However a word of caution. A little diesel, some penetrene or a drop of oil in each cylinder, leave for a few hours or over night, then hand crank the engine over without spark plugs till it turns easily before replacing the plugs and trying to start the engine. That way you wont damage the rings which may be stuck to the bore.

If there is a lot of smoke still coming after a few minutes it may only be the valve stem seals and not the rings.

Diana

BTW: the original sales information is only available for NSW distributed vehicles.

[Lost Landy]

What a nice little 86" even I would be interested at the right price!