30th Jul, 2026 10:00

July Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 346
 
Lot 346 - 1949 LAND ROVER

346

1949 LAND ROVER

Sold for £23,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing
Make: LAND ROVER
Registration: OVW 608
Engine Size (cc): 1995
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Date First Registered: 11/08/1949
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026

Current partial V5 present - missing trace/export slip. Paperwork includes an old HPI report.

The Vendor has provided the following:

  • Lovely un restored example of a 2nd year of production first registered August 1949 series 1 Land Rover
  • Showing 90,000 miles
  • Tax and MOT exempt
  • 3 previous owners
  • Sold to previous owner in 1992 by Rupert Leng Land Rovers in the Scottish Borders
  • Last owner had owned the car for 30 years and it presents in very original condition having just been serviced and had some recommissioning mid last year which included replacement of the canvas tilt

  • Retro Works Land Rover specialist in the Scottish Borders looked after the car for around 10 years prior

  • The vehicle has spent most of its life with a Land Rover enthusiast in Northumberland and would be a perfect addition to someone's collection

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Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing
Make: LAND ROVER
Registration: OVW 608
Engine Size (cc): 1995
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Date First Registered: 11/08/1949
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026

Current partial V5 present - missing trace/export slip. Paperwork includes an old HPI report.

The Vendor has provided the following:

  • Lovely un restored example of a 2nd year of production first registered August 1949 series 1 Land Rover
  • Showing 90,000 miles
  • Tax and MOT exempt
  • 3 previous owners
  • Sold to previous owner in 1992 by Rupert Leng Land Rovers in the Scottish Borders
  • Last owner had owned the car for 30 years and it presents in very original condition having just been serviced and had some recommissioning mid last year which included replacement of the canvas tilt

  • Retro Works Land Rover specialist in the Scottish Borders looked after the car for around 10 years prior

  • The vehicle has spent most of its life with a Land Rover enthusiast in Northumberland and would be a perfect addition to someone's collection

Auction: July Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 30th Jul, 2026

 

Welcome to our July Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

We have a free coach service running between Pickering, our showrooms and Thornton-le-Dale to help you access the site and reduce congestion. Please see the coach timetable here.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
Please note that we cannot allow under 16s, pets or handbags in the showrooms for viewing.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026. 

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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