Highlights
- According to the seller, the vehicle has spent the vast majority of its life in Spain, which would explain a bodywork free from corrosion.
- The engine has been bored out and fitted with a 2.8-litre kit from Motor & Diesel Engineering (England).
- Still according to the seller, the chassis, wheel arches and inner cavities have been treated preventatively against corrosion.
- A spare injection pump is included in the sale.
- Serial numbers are said to match, according to the seller.
What makes it special
The 300 TDi is one of Land Rover’s most iconic engines. Strong, dependable and free from complex electronics, this straightforward unit proves particularly well suited to use anywhere in the world. Fitted to a Range Rover Classic, it really comes into its own—especially when paired with a manual gearbox, which optimises both performance and fuel consumption.
This 1994 burgundy-on-beige example has a notable advantage over most Range Rover Classics still around: according to the previous owner, it spent the majority of its life in Spain. The seller reports no significant corrosion related to this history.
The current owner bought it in August 2022 and has covered more than 20,000 km since then, investing regularly in the mechanicals. The paint has been redone in the original burgundy shade, while the cabin retains its original trim, with the exception of the headlining, which was replaced by the previous owner.
With a valid French technical inspection (contrôle technique) until December 2027 and matching serial numbers, this is a well-cared-for Range Rover, according to the seller, ready to keep going.
Key information
- Odometer: 157,000 km (stated as correct)
- Country of registration: France (normal registration document)
- Technical inspection: valid until December 2027
- Specification: 300 TDi 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel (bored out from a 2.5-litre), five-speed manual gearbox, 4x4 drivetrain with low-range
- History file: described as having maintenance records
Details
- Bored-out engine and fitted with a 2.8-litre Motor & Diesel Engineering kit (England); modification not reported on the registration document
- Injection pump restored by a diesel specialist in Lyon Vaise, adapted to the 2.5-litre specification rather than the 2.8
- Spare injection pump supplied with the vehicle, to be refurbished and adapted to 2.8-litre version
- New turbo fitted
- Major service carried out by a Land Rover specialist in Craponne-sur-Arzon
- Repairs and servicing carried out using Britpart parts
- Mechanical work described by the seller as fully rebuilt; the vehicle described as reliable
- Gearbox and low-range operational, according to the seller
- Anti-corrosion treatment applied to the chassis, wheel arches and inner cavities
- Paint redone in original burgundy; some signs of use (scratches and small stone chips)
- Original interior, except for the roof/headlining redone by the previous owner (slightly different shade)
- Driver’s seat needs light attention at the piping and a small seam (visible in photos)
- Some interior plastic trim items show minor damage
- Period Clarion head unit (radio + CD) with remote control
- Bluetooth kit and USB port added for modern audio playback
- Vehicle used only on the road, according to the seller
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