[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/sir-winston-churchills-land-rover-to-go-under-the-hammer\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/sir-winston-churchills-land-rover-to-go-under-the-hammer\/","headline":"Sir Winston Churchill's Land Rover to go under the hammer","name":"Sir Winston Churchill's Land Rover to go under the hammer","description":"A vintage Land Rover once received by Sir Winston Churchill as an 80th birthday present is due to be auctioned in October. The Series 1 vehicle, which is expected to fetch up to £60,000 at the Cheffins sale in Cambridgeshire, has been kept in a shed for more than 30 years. It was given to the former prime minister by Rover as a birthday gift in 1954 and has several non-standard features, such as an extra-wide passenger seat, padded armrest […]","datePublished":"2012-08-14","dateModified":"2012-08-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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