Classic1948 Series I
Registry record · Registered
| Model | Series I |
|---|---|
| Year | 1948 |
| Engine | 1.6 IOE petrol |
| Colour | Bronze Green |
| Chassis number | R-860756 |
Notes
Series I 80in — believed the oldest surviving vehicle of the first military order.
Parts for this truck
Registry fitment beats VIN decode for the chassis-number era — these go straight to Series I 1.6 IOE petrol parts.
This truck has a permanent Certificate of Provenance — print it, or scan its QR to return here.
Provenance certificate
Provenance
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Jun 2026 · RegisteredEntered the registryNumber six of the first twenty Land Rovers delivered to the British military, despatched 16 December 1948. Finished in Bronze Green over a silver chassis, it is thought to be the oldest surviving example of the army's first order — a documented chassis number from the very start of the marque.