Production subsequently began as early as September of the year previous to the model year – the factory prepared for the new run during the summer holidays. No 96… series chassis number issued for ’49 model year… The engine gearbox and front and rear axles for these models continued in the 860001 onwards series. Mobile Welder R or L 8680001 to 8680010 Third digit 8 = Mobile Welder Station Wagon R or L 8670001 to 8670070 Third digit 7 = Station Wagon Numbering changed to 7 digits with addition of third digit to designate sub-modelīasic model R or L 8663001 to 8667920 Third digit 6 = Basic vehicle
The production engine, gearbox and front and rear axles ran in their own 860001 onwards series. Pre-Production R or L 01 to 48 R = RHD L = LHDīasic model R or L 860001 to 863000. Reprinted with permission from the Land Rover Series One Club where it was compiled from research by Michael Bishop and supplemented from other sources including an article by John Smith in LRW magazine February 2003
