Fisher Performance Cars are delighted to offer this iconic British motor car for sale, known to be the ultimate Land Rover Series 1 80 inch 1600cc Petrol.
Part of a private car collection seldom driven this, vehicle has been dry stored and highly maintained. First registered 24th May 1951 Series 1 80 Chassis number 161-03146. Supplied by Henlys Limited of London, showing 40,012 miles. Mot'd until July 2020
Originally the Land Rover was a single model offering, which from 1948 until 1951 used an 80-inch (2.03 m) wheelbase and a 1.6-litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp (37 kW; 51 PS). The four-speed gearbox from the Rover P3 was used, with a new two-speed transfer box. This incorporated an unusual four-wheel-drive system, with a freewheel unit (as used on several Rover cars of the time). This disengaged the front axle from the manual transmission on the overrun, allowing a form of permanent 4WD. A ring-pull mechanism in the driver's footwell allowed the freewheel to be locked to provide more traditional 4WD. This was a basic vehicle: tops for the doors and a roof (canvas or metal) were optional extras. In 1950, the lights moved from a position behind the grille to protruding through the grille.
Please contact 01299 251 444 to arrange an appointment to view.
Fisher Performance Cars
No1, The Old Works Chateau Impney Estate Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 0FF
Phone: 01299 251 444
Email: info@fisherperformance.co.uk
Description
Fisher Performance Cars are delighted to offer this iconic British motor car for sale, known to be the ultimate Land Rover Series 1 80 inch 1600cc Petrol.Part of a private car collection seldom driven this, vehicle has been dry stored and highly maintained. First registered 24th May 1951 Series 1 80 Chassis number 161-03146. Supplied by Henlys Limited of London, showing 40,012 miles. Mot'd until July 2020
Originally the Land Rover was a single model offering, which from 1948 until 1951 used an 80-inch (2.03 m) wheelbase and a 1.6-litre petrol engine producing around 50 bhp (37 kW; 51 PS). The four-speed gearbox from the Rover P3 was used, with a new two-speed transfer box. This incorporated an unusual four-wheel-drive system, with a freewheel unit (as used on several Rover cars of the time). This disengaged the front axle from the manual transmission on the overrun, allowing a form of permanent 4WD. A ring-pull mechanism in the driver's footwell allowed the freewheel to be locked to provide more traditional 4WD. This was a basic vehicle: tops for the doors and a roof (canvas or metal) were optional extras. In 1950, the lights moved from a position behind the grille to protruding through the grille.
Please contact 01299 251 444 to arrange an appointment to view.