Thanks - yes I think you solved it. I read a little about the company and the modifications they did - not sure how the sale will go but I'll post the outcome in due course. many thanks for everyone's input!

Many thanks for all the replies so far - very helpful. So yes it is LHD and I have some pictures of the exterior and interior, but none of the engine bay. It does look a lot like the green pick up in Remora107's post but it's a station wagon version. Be interesting to get a name for the version...

Hi all, a new member here - owned a swb series 3 many moons ago but currently Land Roverless - I have the possibility of purchasing a rather unusual series 1 vehicle (86 inch, 1955) that is definitely in project condition. It looks like a tree fell on it in 1978. Anyway, I am not very sure what...