1955 Land Rover Series 1 107 De Luxe Pickup review from North America
"Highly recommended hobby car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Total rebuild.
Chassis patched.
Bulkhead patched.
New clutch.
New suspension (leafs & shocks).
New tires.
New tie rod ends.
New brakes (drums & pads).
Rebuilt master cylinder & slave cylinders.
New wiring.
New canvas (3/4 length).
New wiring loom.
General comments?
A super rewarding hobby car.
The 107" wheel base pick up body makes it useful compared to the shorter models.
The 2.0L motor is torquey at low rpm, weak at speeds above 35mph.
Kid's favorite play structure!
Pick up cab is warm in winter and can be removed by one person alone.
See www.seriesonegarage.com for more on the series 1 land rovers.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1955 |
| Year of manufacture | 1955 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover 88 |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2005 |