Spent the weekend in Evesham, and very pleasant it was too. Whilst out in the Town earlier, I happened to park just behind this:

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Yes, its 1951 series1 80 inch.

Many thanks for confirming Tinytim, that has to be the oldest, still in general use LR that I have ever seen on the road. Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY13 HSE Lux SD4, Baltic Blue - current, 30,000> miles without fault
MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

It's a good looking lightly modified landy. just trying to work out what the sticker on the door says, but it distorts when enlarged and looks like it says Scotland at the bottom.

Here's a bit more info

Vehicle Identification

Manufacturer: Land Rover
Model: Series 1
Year: 1951
Colour: Green
Fuel Type: Petrol
Engine Size (CC): Not Available
VIN: Not available
V5C Issued: Not available


Tax

Tax Status: Licence Not Due
Expiry Date: 01/05/2014
Registration Date: 08/03/1951 BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
The wanna be other half - http://www.freel2.com/forum/member-carriec.html

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just trying to work out what the sticker on the door says, but it distorts when enlarged and looks like it says Scotland at the bottom

Rear axle is a Series 2 one. Front axle has free wheeling hubs fitted.
Front bumper is a Series 2 one.
Rear lights non standard.
Lots of other bits non standard too but I ain't no rivet counter
Had 3 in the past. Bro has our family 1949 model. Been in family since mid 70s  * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Slaneydore wrote:

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just trying to work out what the sticker on the door says, but it distorts when enlarged and looks like it says Scotland at the bottom

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The Cairngorm Reindeer Center

It is a 1951 80". Bought it in 1989, had a straight six rover engine in it. That died and in went a 2.25 diesel. It now has a 200tdi from a discovery. It's my daily driver. Used all year round.