1955 Land Rover Series 1 86" 4x4 Fire Tender, Registration no. SXF 115 Chassis no. 111700954
Odometer reading: 36,026
MOT: 14/09/2022
*Purchased from the second owner in 2001
*Largely original maintained but unrestored condition
*Only 36,026 miles from new
*Offered from a prominent UK private collection
This Land Rover was first registered in February 1955 to the Auxiliary fire service, registration number SXF 115, where it spent the first 20 years or so of its life. It then moved to an estate in Suffolk and remained there until 2001 when it was bought by the current owner and moved to his estate in Sussex, where it has seen light work for the last 20 years. The mileage indicated is 35,000 and entirely plausible and believed to be correct. The vehicle has been maintained and road licensed continuously whilst in current ownership. Since MOTs became optional it has not been MOTd, but it has just passed an MOT which expires in October 2022. The brakes required servicing and a chassis outrigger replaced. A new petrol tank has been fitted recently and the radiator has been replaced or reconditioned at some stage. Replacement seats were fitted some years ago. The engine runs sweetly and the vehicle drives well, but is original and very scruffy. It will be driven 100 miles to the auction. The vehicle comes with V5 document, current MOT, some old MOT certificates, some old licence discs and the tilt frame.
Vendor Score Total: 63 /100
Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.
Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15 /25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 2
Glass: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Axles: 4
Suspension: 4
Brakes: 4
INTERIOR TOTAL: 8 /20
Seats: 2
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 2
Trim: 2
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6 /10
Main components: 3
Ancillary components: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 16 /20
Starting: 5
Running: 5
Under Bonnet: 3
Mechanical components: 3
Car History File: 2
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Odometer reading: 36,026
MOT: 14/09/2022
*Purchased from the second owner in 2001
*Largely original maintained but unrestored condition
*Only 36,026 miles from new
*Offered from a prominent UK private collection
This Land Rover was first registered in February 1955 to the Auxiliary fire service, registration number SXF 115, where it spent the first 20 years or so of its life. It then moved to an estate in Suffolk and remained there until 2001 when it was bought by the current owner and moved to his estate in Sussex, where it has seen light work for the last 20 years. The mileage indicated is 35,000 and entirely plausible and believed to be correct. The vehicle has been maintained and road licensed continuously whilst in current ownership. Since MOTs became optional it has not been MOTd, but it has just passed an MOT which expires in October 2022. The brakes required servicing and a chassis outrigger replaced. A new petrol tank has been fitted recently and the radiator has been replaced or reconditioned at some stage. Replacement seats were fitted some years ago. The engine runs sweetly and the vehicle drives well, but is original and very scruffy. It will be driven 100 miles to the auction. The vehicle comes with V5 document, current MOT, some old MOT certificates, some old licence discs and the tilt frame.
Vendor Score Total: 63 /100
Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.
Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15 /25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 2
Glass: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Axles: 4
Suspension: 4
Brakes: 4
INTERIOR TOTAL: 8 /20
Seats: 2
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 2
Trim: 2
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6 /10
Main components: 3
Ancillary components: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 16 /20
Starting: 5
Running: 5
Under Bonnet: 3
Mechanical components: 3
Car History File: 2
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