Where to Look in Perth for a series 1

[Defender Mike]

Hi all ever since we brought home the new 90 we have been thinking of getting a series 1. Then surprise I went to a mates place Jaybo (member) and he has aquired 2 series 1's and now a new 90. after my motorcycle adventure a couple of weeks back up the Gibb River road i have come to realise that i need a more sedate pastime and something other than bikes to fiddle with in the shed. I am keen to find a restorable series 1, there have been a few for sale but I missed out working away.

Ps .Love to get me hands on that grey ute out at Andamooka.

Mike

[andy_d110]

Hi Mike,

There are plenty of series ones in WA you just need to look in the right place. I have four of the bastards and have found at least 8 in the past year. Everything from 1949 to 1958 models are available.

What are you looking for?

80", 86" / 88", 107" / 109"...

Let me know what you're chasing and I'll keep my ears peeled.

Cheers,

Andy.

[Defender Mike]

Hi Andy,

We thought of getting an 80 originaly but i wouldn't pass up a longer wheel base if it was a good restorable prospect. I have found 2 restored for sale one in Perth on trading Post and another in Warwick Qld on Ebay that is a brand new rebuild but they put a holden 186 in it. We like the idea of having a vintage car that is still quite usable although we have the new 90 for long trips and serious off roading . we read the story of the series 1 club crossing the simpson a few years back and we like the idea of teamimg up with others for similar adventures. Im a 58 model myself so that year apeals to me but its not that important .


If you come across anything let me know.

Mike

[Defender Mike]

The more I read about them the more i want one. I joined the series 1 club online and read about the history of early Australian models 004 etc. definatly want an 80 after reading the history and a 48 would be nice. does anyone know who owns the one for sale in Perth on trading post .

Mike

[andy_d110]

Mike,

I don't want to burst your bubble but you may have missed the boat in regards to buying a 48, of the five that came to WA only three are known of. They are very rare and increasingly sought after. There is also a responsibility to do any 48 model 110% accurate, so any rebuild will be costly and time consuming.

The later 80" models 1949 & 1950 retain the same looks as the 48s but are more common and have a range of improvements over the first 1500 vehicles.

This would be a better way to start your series one ownership and maybe upgrade to a 48 later if the opportunity arises.

Ps you won't find one on trading post, I do know of later 80" vehicles around the place.

Andy

[JayBoRover]

The one on the Trading Post is a '55 or '58 and will be a 86". I might play with my 86" '55 a bit this weekend Mike, and see what my thoughts are. I might be tempted to pass it on so I have some money to spend on the 80" '50. I'd have to decide that before I get the 200sqm shed built though! There'll be plenty of room to keep it then.

I'd love to get my hands on a '49 chassis to drop my '49 sideplate engine into. That's about as close to owning a '48 as I'm ever likely to get! I can live with having my '49 engine in my pretty mint '50 chassis though.

[andy_d110]

I have found a nice 1951 80" hardtop recently. It is just off great eastern highway on the right hand side

[Defender Mike]

I have found a nice 1951 80" hardtop recently. It is just off great eastern highway on the right hand side

Sent you a PM ,John B and i will check it out once whe have a better idea of location.

Mike.

[andy_d110]

I tried to send you a reply but apparently you have turned off private messages.

Check your email,

Andy.

[Defender Mike]

I tried to send you a reply but apparently you have turned off private messages.

Check your email,

Andy.

Hi Andy
New email added old one scapped by my work. I can now recieve pms again dont know what hapend there. please have another go.

Mike