LATER SERIES I

86”/107”/88”/109”, 1953 to 1958

NOT all Series Ia come with stratospheric price tags. Later models are better value than their early counterparts, as well as being more userfriendly and easier to drive. The distinctive 107-inch Station Wagons are extremely sought-after, and fetch the highest prices, while the long wheelbase pick-ups represent the best value. Check any prospective purchase for serious corrosion issues – an inherent problem with all early (and many later) Land Rovers.

BUYER'S TIP: Better everyday drivers than the 80-inch.

SPECIFICATIONS

1953-1957: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 52 bhp, 101 lb-ft torque. Also, FROM 1957, 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel, 52 bhp, 87 lb-ft torque. Four-speed manual, two-speed transfer box with selectable four-wheel drive.

PRICE GUIDE

Poor: £2000 – £4000

Average: £4000 – £6000

Good: £6000 – £9000

Excellent: £9000 – £35,000