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Description
SWB Fire
Tender; odometer shows just over 14,000 miles, which vendor believes to be
correct; though to have served as a tender for The English Electric Company
Limited and based in Rugby, from the mid-1950s through to the late
1970s
The Land Rover
Series I is one of the most important British automotive designs of the post-war
era, and specialist vehicles such as this short-wheelbase fire tender are
particularly rare. Presented in period fire service red and retaining a wealth
of original equipment, this is a highly evocative example with considerable
potential for sympathetic restoration.
Originally
registered as KSV 625, the Land Rover has since been re-registered by the DVLA
as 842 XWJ, with the relevant correspondence and new V5C included with the
vehicle. Having spent much of its life off the public road, it is now MOT and
tax exempt. The odometer currently shows just over 14,000 miles which is
believed to be correct by the vendor.
The vehicle
is believed to have served as a fire tender for The English Electric Company
Limited, thought to have been based in Rugby, from the mid-1950s through to the
late 1970s. It retains many of its original fire service features, including the
period fire bell, original lights, hoses, hose reel, controls and bench seating,
all contributing to its highly authentic appearance.
The current vendor acquired the Land Rover approximately four years
ago as a restoration project, with plans to recommission it and potentially
convert it to diesel, although the work was never undertaken. The original
petrol engine remains fitted and turns over freely. The vendor advises that they
recently managed to get the engine running by introducing fuel directly into the
carburettor, although this has not been attempted by us. The fuel tank had
previously been removed for welding after developing a leak and remains with the
vehicle in the rear.
An early Series I fire
appliance with an exceptionally interesting history, original equipment and
showing just over 14,000 miles, this represents a rare opportunity for the Land
Rover enthusiast looking for a highly individual restoration project. Please
note that the ladder shown in the photographs is not included in the sale and
was used for demonstration purposes only.
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