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1950 LAND ROVER SERIES 1

OWNER: ERIC CARTAYA

 

The 1950 Land Rover Series 1 is a classic 80-inch wheelbase utility vehicle powered by a 1.6-liter petrol engine and featuring an aluminum body over a steel box-section chassis. [1, 2]
Key Specifications & Features
  • Wheelbase: 80 inches (2.03 meters) [1]
  • Engine: 1.595-liter (1.6L) inline-four petrol engine producing around 50 bhp [1]
  • Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox borrowed from the Rover P3 paired with a 2-speed transfer box [1]
  • Body Material: Lightweight aluminum alloy panels (chosen due to post-war steel shortages) [1, 2]
  • Drive System: Four-wheel drive with an early freewheel unit [1]
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