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1951 Land Rover Series 1 80” RAF (Manual) – 702 XUV
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History The first prototype Land Rover was built up over the summer of 1947 and had been completed by mid-October that year. It was built on the chassis of a war surplus Jeep, and had a 1389cc four-cylinder petrol engine. This prototype had its steering wheel in the middle. This concept proved impractical and was abandoned. The first production Land Rovers retained the 80-inch wheelbase of the prototype and pre-production models. They all had 1595cc the four-cylinder petrol engine. Demands for more power and torque in the Land Rover led to the development of a 2-litre engine, essentially a big-bore version of the older four-cylinder. This was introduced in autumn 1951 on the 1952 models. The 1952 and 1953 models were distinguished visually by a new radiator grille in the shape of an inverted T, which was simpler to manufacture than the 1951 type with its circular cut-outs. These were also the first Land Rovers (Tickford Station Wagons excepted) to have exterior door handles. Bronze Green was still the only standard body colour. Overview 1951 Land Rover Series 1 80” RAF (Manual) – 702 XUVThis car rolled off the production line at Lode Lane on 30th August 1951. Wearing the new inverted T grill and packing a 2.0l engine. It was sold direct to the RAF in its RAF blue colouring. In 1960 it was given a 4th line repair (major overhaul) and put to work on Glider Tow retrieval. It became a civilian vehicle on 2nd January 1968. Eventually this series 1 was parked up in a barn until 2008. In 2009 the car was issued with an age-related plate. However, the certified factory record and other communication explains why this is. The current vendor bought the Landy in 2020 and set to work on a full nut and bolt restoration. There are copious amounts of invoices, as well as other documentation outlining the validity of this very rare RAF 80” 2.0l Series 1 Land Rover. The canvas is supplied by Exmoor Trim and is correct. The car now stands in a freshly restored condition and possibly looks just as good as the day it left the factory. With such rarity in condition and being rarer still due to it RAF lineage. This really is a true enthusiast/ collector’s piece. I doubt we will see this again. View more - https://hansonsclassics.com/car/1951-land-rover-series-1-80-raf-manual/
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History The first prototype Land Rover was built up over the summer of 1947 and had been completed by mid-October that year. It was built on the chassis of a war surplus Jeep, and had a 1389cc four-cylinder petrol engine. This prototype had its steering wheel in the middle. This concept proved impractical and was abandoned. The first production Land Rovers retained the 80-inch wheelbase of the prototype and pre-production models. They all had 1595cc the four-cylinder petrol engine. Demands for more power and torque in the Land Rover led to the development of a 2-litre engine, essentially a big-bore version of the older four-cylinder. This was introduced in autumn 1951 on the 1952 models. The 1952 and 1953 models were distinguished visually by a new radiator grille in the shape of an inverted T, which was simpler to manufacture than the 1951 type with its circular cut-outs. These were also the first Land Rovers (Tickford Station Wagons excepted) to have exterior door handles. Bronze Green was still the only standard body colour. Overview 1951 Land Rover Series 1 80” RAF (Manual) – 702 XUVThis car rolled off the production line at Lode Lane on 30th August 1951. Wearing the new inverted T grill and packing a 2.0l engine. It was sold direct to the RAF in its RAF blue colouring. In 1960 it was given a 4th line repair (major overhaul) and put to work on Glider Tow retrieval. It became a civilian vehicle on 2nd January 1968. Eventually this series 1 was parked up in a barn until 2008. In 2009 the car was issued with an age-related plate. However, the certified factory record and other communication explains why this is. The current vendor bought the Landy in 2020 and set to work on a full nut and bolt restoration. There are copious amounts of invoices, as well as other documentation outlining the validity of this very rare RAF 80” 2.0l Series 1 Land Rover. The canvas is supplied by Exmoor Trim and is correct. The car now stands in a freshly restored condition and possibly looks just as good as the day it left the factory. With such rarity in condition and being rarer still due to it RAF lineage. This really is a true enthusiast/ collector’s piece. I doubt we will see this again. View more - https://hansonsclassics.com/car/1951-land-rover-series-1-80-raf-manual/
The July Vintage & Classic Cars and Automobilia Auction at Bishton Hall
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Bishton Hall
Bellamour Lane
Wolseley Bridge
Staffordshire
ST17 OXN
United Kingdom
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Hansons Auctioneers offers an in-house postal service for clients who are unable to attend the auction or collect.
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If items need to be sent abroad we shall assess these on an individual basis. Depending on the object and worth/size of parcel, Hansons will recommend using one of our couriers if we are unable to post your item in-house. We reserve the rights not to post items abroad if we deem unfit and think it will break.
We are not professional packers or shippers but do our utmost to pack items in a correct way which will ensure items arrive safely. However, Hansons Auctioneers will not be held responsible for making any claim. We may be able to make claims with Royal Mail or Parcelforce but cannot guarantee this.
There are some items that, due to their nature, size or weight, we cannot post out. However, we can recommend couriers and you can arrange for them to pick the item up from our saleroom/ London Office. They will also be able to insure some items which we are unable to insure.
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***PLEASE NOTE THE BUYERS PREMIUM FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IS 12.5% + VAT, EXCLUDING MOTORBIKES & THE BUYERS PREMIUM FOR AUTOMOBILLIA IS 20% +VAT***
SALEROOM.COM BIDDERS WILL PAY A 5% (+VAT) INTERNET SURCHARGE
HANSONS LIVE BIDDERS WILL PAY A 2% (+VAT) INTERNET SURCHARGE
For all auction enquires please contact Kendal Cooper kcooper@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
NOTE: VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT. ONLINE ONLY AUCTION.
AUCTION: BIDDING ONLINE ONLY: at www.the-saleroom.com or www.hansonslive.co.uk .
BIDDING METHODS: live online with a visual video feed from Bishton Hall at the above two platforms
WATCH THE AUCTION (NO BIDDING): Twitter - @HansonsAuctions , Facebook - @HansonsAuctioneersUK or YouTube - Hansons Auctioneers
VIEWING: By Appointment. All Lots can be viewed at the above two sites and www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
ENQUIRIES/IMAGE REQUESTS/CONDITION REPORTS: must be received in good time and no later 12pm the day prior to each auction by email to enquiries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or 01889 882397
ABSENTEE BIDS: must be received no later than 12pm the day prior to the auction by email with your full name, billing address & phone number to enquiries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or by phone on 01889 882397
PHONE BIDS: bookings must be requested by 12pm the day prior to the relevant auction by email request to enquiries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or 01889 882397. Limited lines available and offered on a first come basis. We cannot guarantee phone bid availability, especially those made at short notice.
PAYMENT: PAYMENT: Winning bidders will receive an email at the end of the sale. This will be followed by a payment link through either Worldpay or Saleroom.com. Alternatively payment can be made by bank transfer, full details will be on the email which accompanies the invoice.. After payment is made buyers can arrange collection or postage by following the process and contact information on the invoice. Any queries please email accounts@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or dial accounts direct on 01283 733988.
COLLECTION IN PERSON FROM BISHTON HALL STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: after payment is received and cleared in full, buyers will be able to contact Hansons to arrange a 'safe click and collect' collection window at Bishton Hall by phoning 01889 882397.
BUYERS MUST HAVE PAID AND COLLECTED ALL ITEMS BY THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY
POSTAGE:
We have our own in-house packing and postage department who may be able to assist with postage, please email them directly at postage@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk for a quotation for our packing and posting charges and anything to do with either postage or transfer of items.
There will be a fee on top of the postage cost for the handling and packing charge which will vary according to the size, quantity and fragility of the item.
There may also be a delay as the items have to be transferred from branch offices to the main office before a quote can be provided and the quote is only available AFTER the item has been transferred. If you would like us to post the item to you please let us know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE by emailing postage@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
LOCAL & NATIONAL DELIVERY OF LARGE/VALUABLE LOTS: please contact our Haulier JBRS Recovery for the transportation on 07718617706. Haulage payments are made directly with the haulier.
Thank you for reading the above and we wish you all ‘happy bidding’.
Payment and Collection for smalls is required within 5 working days from the end of the Sale.
Furniture must be paid and collected within 3 working days of its sale date.
Storage Charges for smalls will be levied at £5 per lot per day if not collected within the 5 working days. Furniture must be collected within 3 working days storage charges will be levied at £5 per lot per day.
Hansons advises that the auctioneer will commence and advance bidding at levels and increments he considers appropriate and is entitled to place a bid or series of bids on behalf of the Seller up to the reserve on the lot, without indicating he is doing so and whether or not other bids are placed.
Terms & Conditions
***PLEASE NOTE THE BUYERS PREMIUM FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IS 12.5% + VAT, EXCLUDING MOTORBIKES & THE BUYERS PREMIUM FOR AUTOMOBILLIA IS 20% +VAT***
NOTE: Viewing by Appoitment - ONLINE ONLY AUCTION.
AUCTION: BIDDING ONLINE ONLY: at www.the-saleroom.com or www.hansonslive.co.uk . Note - additional bidding fees apply and can be found at the relevant sites.
BIDDING METHODS: live online with a visual video feed from Bishton Hall at the above two platforms
WATCH THE AUCTION (NO BIDDING): Twitter - @HansonsAuctions , Facebook - @HansonsAuctioneersUK or YouTube - Hansons Auctioneers
VIEWING: STRICTLY NO ON-SITE VIEWING. All Lots can be viewed at the above two sites and www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
ENQUIRIES/IMAGE REQUESTS/CONDITION REPORTS: must be received in good time and no later the day prior to each auction by email to enquiries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or 01889 882397.
ABSENTEE BIDS: must be received no later than the 12pm day prior to the auction by email with your full name, billing address & phone number to enquiries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or by phone on 01889 882397.
PHONE BIDS: bookings must be requested by 12pm the day prior to the relevant auction by email request to enquiries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or 01889 882397. Limited lines available and offered on a first come basis. We cannot guarantee phone bid availability, especially those made at short notice.
PAYMENT: Winning bidders will receive an email at the end of the sale. This will be followed by a payment link through either Worldpay or Saleroom.com. Alternatively payment can be made by bank transfer, full details will be on the email which accompanies the invoice. After payment is made buyers can arrange collection or postage by following the process and contact information on the invoice. Any queries please email accounts@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or dial accounts on 01283 733988.
COLLECTION IN PERSON FROM BISHTON HALL: after payment is received and cleared in full, buyers will be able to contact Hansons to arrange a 'safe click and collect' collection window at Bishton Hall. NOTE: There will be NO collection available from Bishton Hall on auction days. Collection of Lots will be available from Bishton Hall strictly by appointment only by phoning 01889 882397.
POSTAGE:
Postage
We have our own in-house packing and postage department who may be able to assist with postage, Please email them directly at postage@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk for a quotation for our packing and posting charges and anything to do with either postage or transfer of items.
There will be a fee on top of the postage cost for the handling and packing charge which will vary according to the size, quantity and fragility of the item.
There may also be a delay as the items have to be transferred from branch offices to the main office before a quote can be provided and the quote is only available AFTER the item has been transferred. If you would like us to post the item to you please let us know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE by emailing postage@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
LOCAL & NATIONAL DELIVERY OF LARGE/VALUABLE LOTS: please contact our haulier JBRS Recovery telephone 07718617706. Haulage payments are made directly with the haulier.
Thank you for reading the above and we wish you all ‘happy bidding’.
Terms and Conditions
***PLEASE NOTE THE BUYERS PREMIUM FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IS 12.5% + VAT, EXCLUDING MOTORBIKES & THE BUYERS PREMIUM FOR AUTOMOBILLIA IS 20% +VAT***
Terms and Conditions of Business for Buyers
Care is taken to ensure that any statements as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate, but all such statements are statements of opinion and are not to be taken as statements or representations of fact. Hansons reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority reasonably considered by them to be reliable. All clients are advised they are entering into a contract with Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers under English Law and Jurisdiction.
1. The Buyer
The highest bidder to be the buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle it and to put any disputed lot up again for sale.
2. Buyer Identification
Buyers are requested to furnish references in advance of the sale in order to avoid delay in clearing purchases. Goods will not be cleared until such references have been processed or cheques cleared. Hanson’s reserve the right not to approve any online bidder when their registration credit check is not successful and who cannot provide references. Hansons will not accept commission bids for any buyer that has an outstanding invoice.
3. Buyer’s Premium
***PLEASE NOTE THE BUYERS PREMIUM FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IS 12.5% + VAT, EXCLUDING MOTORBIKES & THE BUYERS PREMIUM FOR AUTOMOBILLIA IS 20% +VAT***
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a buyer’s premium at the rate of 12.5% plus VAT on Motor Vehicles & a buyer's premium at the rate of 20% +VAT for Automobillia. Please note that there is a minimum purchase charge of £6 plus VAT. Internet bidding incurs an additional surcharges subject to platform. Please make yourself aware of charges before proceeding to bid.
VAT is charged on Hanson’s services NOT on the goods and is payable at the standard rate set by the UK government.
Any royalties eligible to be paid to a qualifying artist under the ‘Droit de Suite’ legislation will be added to the buyers invoice
4. Payment
Immediately on the fall of the hammer, all lots shall be at the sole risk and expense of the respective purchasers
Methods of Payment
Debit card or credit card using a link via Worldpay which will be sent after the sale or up to £500 can be taken over the telephone. Alternatively a Bank Transfer can be made details of the bank are on the invoice and covering email. Payment in person at Etwall can be made but cash is not accepted.
Personal cheques will only be accepted at the discretion of Hanson’s Accounts and on the understanding that NO goods will be released until bank clearance of the cheque has completed.
All Bidders need to pay and arrange collection of smalls within 5 working days of the auction. Furniture buyers need to pay and collect within 3 working days of its sale day.
Failure to pay for goods within 15 working days of the auction will result in the sale being rescinded. The defaulting buyer will also be blocked from bidding at future Hansons auctions.
6. Collection / Shipment of Goods
All small goods must be paid for and collected within five working days following sale.Furniture must be paid for and collected within 3 working days. If after the alloted time the item has not been collected then a storage charge of £1 per lot for smalls and £5 per lot for furniture per day will commence, the item will also no longer be insured. Hansons shall then contact the buyer in writing to confirm that this additional charge is now in place and further to that if paid for item(s) are still not collected within another 3 weeks of the date on the letter, the items will be placed back into the next auction without reserve with the buyer becoming the vendor. All Hansons terms and conditions will now apply to the new vendor of this item. A cheque will be sent out 20 working days after the sale, this will be minus our saleroom and storage charges.
7. Postal Service
Hansons Auctioneers do offer a postal service for clients within the UK who are not able to attend the auction or unable to collect. We are not professional packers or shippers, though we will try our best to pack items in a correct way which will ensure items arrive safely. However Hansons Auctioneers do not insure items posted and therefore will not be held responsible for making any claim for damage. There are some items that due to their nature, size or weight we cannot post out, but we can recommend couriers who you can arrange to pick the item up from our saleroom. They may also be able to insure some items which we are unable to insure. For full details see ‘Postage of items’ under ‘Our Services’ on the Hansons website.
8. All buyers / couriers must check their purchases prior to departure from the auction. Hansons will accept no claims for loss or damage thereafter.
9. Third Party Liability
Every person at Hansons Auctions shall be deemed to be there at his own risk. They shall have no claim against Hansons in respect to any accident which may occur or injury, damage or loss howsoever caused.
10. Rights of Admission
The right is reserved to refuse admission to the auction premises and may be used by Hansons without giving a reason.
11. Selling Rate
Lots are sold at approximately 60-80 lots per hour
