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- 1950 Land Rover Series I 80'' - Currently Owned by Chris Rea
1950 Land Rover Series I 80'' - Currently Owned by Chris Rea
Lot Number 169
1950 Land Rover Series I 80'' - Currently Owned by Chris Rea
Early, Series I 80’’ from long-term ownership and recent celebrity provenance.
- Sold for: £16,875
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Bronze Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
HOU 876
SUMMARY
Early, Series I 80’’ from long-term ownership and recent celebrity provenance.
DESCRIPTION
- Long term ownership, some 35 years, July 1986 until December 2021 before being acquired by ‘Chris Rea’ - musician, singer and song writer
- Believed to have been rebuilt sometime in the 1970s
- Fitted with a Rover 2000 SC (P6) engine, smooth running and suited to the car
- New Exmoor trim Canvas Tilt fitted 2/3 years ago
- Replacement tailgate fitted within recent years
- Only lightly used latterly and kept in dry storage
- Everyone loves a Series I, the most sought after Land Rover
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 169
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- SERIES ONE 80''
- Registration Number
- HOU 876
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 06113570
- Engine Number
- TBA
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Bronze Green
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACT
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CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
71 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Very original throughout
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
VEry original in its overall appearance
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Fitted with later Rover P6 engine
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Restoration Notes
VEry original vehicle in good useable condition
About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- CONSIGNOR
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
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