1954 Minerva Land Rover M19

Original Minerva Land Rover M19 from 1954, built in Antwerp (Belgium) under license from The Rover Company Ltd. (Solihull, England). This version was delivered to the Belgian army and is based on the Land Rover Series 1 with a steel body and left-hand drive configuration.
Technical data Minerva:
• Year of construction: 1954
• Manufacturer: Minerva N.V., Antwerp (Belgium)
• Engine: 4-cylinder Rover petrol engine, 1,995 cc ("spread-bore")
• Transmission: 4 gears, manual
• Drive: 4x4 with high/low-range
• Power: approx. 52 hp at 4,000 rpm
• Steering position: Left (LHD – original Belgian army version)
• Odometer reading: 16,232 km
• Fuel: Petrol
• Color: Military olive green
• Roof: Canvas soft-top
The car is largely original and is in driving, well-preserved condition.
The engine starts smoothly and runs quietly.
Interior with original Jaeger and Smiths instruments, metal dashboard and three levers for 4x4 selection.
The seats have been reupholstered; The canvas roof is complete and in usable condition.
Details:
• Original Minerva grille with emblem on the
front • Correct Belgian army configuration with jerry can holder and rear
spare wheel • Original steel body design (no aluminium like the British Series I)
• Technically complete, in ready-to-use condition