1949 LAND ROVER SERIES I 80" SOFT TOP

A VERY NICE, USABLE & MECHANICALLY SORTED EARLY SERIES I

A genuine 1949 Land Rover Series I 80" Soft Top, presented in lovely period condition with a wonderful patina that has mellowed and aged naturally over the years.

This is an extremely appealing example for anyone looking for an early Series I that can actually be used and enjoyed, rather than a freshly restored vehicle that is destined to spend its life in a collection.

The Land Rover has undergone sympathetic restoration and mechanical work over recent years, while retaining the character and appearance that makes these early 80" models so special.

KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Genuine 1949 Series I 80" Soft Top
• Very good, solid chassis
• Lovely period patina'd paintwork
• Later 2-litre engine fitted
• 2-litre engine recently serviced and running well
• New period-correct spade-back seats
• Newer period-style canvas hood with roll-up sides
• New springs, including the correct narrow front springs
• Brake system overhauled
• New brake cylinders and shoes
• Chassis previously painted in chassis black

The later 2-litre engine is a particularly useful upgrade for an owner intending to use the Land Rover regularly, providing a little more flexibility while retaining the unmistakable character of an early Series I.

The chassis is very good and is one of the major attractions of this vehicle. It has previously been painted in chassis black and presents well.

The bodywork retains a lovely, honest patina rather than having been over-restored. The result is a Land Rover with genuine character and presence that looks exactly as an early Series I should.

The new period-correct spade-back seats and newer canvas hood complement the vehicle perfectly, while the recent mechanical work means it is ready to be used and enjoyed.

In summary, this is a very nice, usable 1949 80" Series I with excellent character, a very good chassis and a number of important mechanical improvements already carried out.

An ideal Land Rover for someone who wants an early Series I to drive, enjoy, attend shows and events with, and actually use as it was intended.

Not a concours restoration and not pretending to be one — this is an honest, characterful and very usable early Land Rover.

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