For sale on eBay, 22/06/06. Seller (Bryn Evans?) wrote:
I have owned this vehicle for 22yrs and it has been kept garaged in all that time. When I originallly bought it, a reconditioned engine had been fitted by the previous owner which is why it remains such a good runner, starting first time on the button! About six years ago I put brand new leafsprings, shock absorbers, brake cylinders and shoes on it, as well as a new canvas roof. At this time I also had it professionallly re-wired and repainted.
Over the years she has had relatively little use which has been my reason for finally offering her for sale. The vehicle comes with 12 months MOT and road tax. It only required a new battery and exhaust backbox plus some adjustments to the brakes to pass the MOT. It has a good solid chassis and bulkhead. It also benfits from free-wheeling front hubs. The vehicle is located in the Burnley area and viewing is available at anytime. Happy Bidding.
The vehicle later reappeared on eBay, 09/06 with a Buy-it-now price of UKP2795.00. Seller (AutoPack Classics, Maidenhead, Berkshire) wrote:
Registration No. SXF 722
Sales Description Landrover Series 1 SWB 88inch Canvas Top
Model Year 1958
Date first Registered 12/05/58
Total Distance Covered 29629
Colour Green
Notes: Rare 1958 EX-CIVIL DEFENCE VEHICLE WITH SXF NUMBER PLATE DESIGNATION. Tidy vehicle which, whilst far from perfect, is a good reliable classic that has been in the same ownership for 22years. Hard to find!! Excellent condition for age with a few marks and abrasions as you would expect — nothing that deters from the character of the vehicle.
Last owner 22years. Reconditioned engine had been fitted by the previous owner. Very reliable — starts first time. New leafsprings, shock absorbers,brake cylinders and shoes fitted about 6 years ago. New canvas top at that time. Good solid chassis. Previous owner states professionallly re-wired and repainted six years ago (paintwork quality not perfect!). Seats need replacing or recovering. Free-wheeling front hubs.
RARE EX-CIVIL DEFENCE VEHICLE WITH ITS SXF NUMBER PLATE DESIGNATION.
This Landrover is almost 50 years old! It is not a new vehicle!!! Viewing welcome by appointment only. This is a rare classic — you'll smile while you drive it! Full of character and enjoyment.....
An offer of £2600 was made, but the vehicle did not sell. It was then re-advertised and bidding reached £2050.16, but did not reach reserve.
Appeared in Legend 135, now owned by Michael Harrison, Sheffield. Engine number given as 11800751 (not 757).