Digger's next Series 1, 80" 1950.

[digger]

all I have is a photo, (not a great one either)..

Its early... after that do tell?..

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[V8Ian]

Is it a photo or a postage stamp Digger?

[Mick_Marsh]

I disagree. I think it is a recent photo.
Glad to be of help.

[digger]

OK I deserved that...


This is apparently coming up for sale soon near me... so I am told.

all the bloke knew is its a land rover- cannot tell me any more


and I cant make the photo bigger... has firewall lights, radiator support panel design is obvious, poss later windscreen, interesting front bumper, interesting canvas?

[Mick_Marsh]

I'm guessing it's early. Very early.
I'm also guessing you're going to buy it.

What's the chassis number? Can you find it?

I would love to know what you find out once you've bought it.

[klonk]

1950 or earlier, radiator panel is lights behind grill type, hard to tell but bumper mounts could be fishplate mounts or homemade to suit bumper
A photo drivers side floor would show if it's a ring pull gearbox and handbrake lever type can help date things as we'll.
A serial no tells all. There is also something to do with the land rover? Badge on the frontguard. Others might know,
best let me come and look at it!

Steve

[incisor]

i reckon its a oct / nov 49 build 50 model

[UncleHo]

It's definitely pre Spring(April) 51,80 inch WB, I would say that Incisor is on the money,the chassis number could well be on the left side close to the left engine mount,it may well still have the 1600cc motor in it, or a 2 litre replacement,(overhead inlet & side valve exhaust) as that was common,looks to be reasonably original,and definitely a restoration prospect ,have a word with ZuluDelta534, as he has recently restored a 50 or 51 model from memory.

cheers

[digger]

I'm guessing it's early. Very early.
I'm also guessing you're going to buy it.

What's the chassis number? Can you find it?

I would love to know what you find out once you've bought it.

I have been told about it and its apparently coming up for sale "near me soon", (still chasing where /when!) but looks like its grounded (chassis on ground at rear at least on diff) and so could hav e a roached chassis... firewall looks "dark" but with just this photo I cant see anymore..


I thought it was early for obvious reasons but figured Id ask what others thought... I am tempted to try and get this and eventually sneak up on a '48/49 bit by bit (mine is very rusty )

completely off topic...
As Klonk said, what is the badge on the front pass side mudguard / front panel?


If I find out more I shall let anyone who's interested know.

[digger]

Ive found out where it is, its coming up in a sale soon.

Its about 1.5 - 2hrs from me, so as I am mates with one of those involved with the sale (not the person who first tipped me off!) I have arranged a sneak peak.

Speaking to rels of the owner, its not moved or at least wasn't used for 30 maybe 40 years...

I shall take what photos and get whatever info I can!!

Cheers
Digger