HIGHLIGHTS
- Stunning condition – extensively rebuilt
- Owned new by boxer Chris Eubank
- Extensive (and expensive) Rustbuster body protection
- Fully reconditioned 4.2 V8, carried out by V8 Developments
THE APPEAL
Sometimes, you just have to save the best until last – and that’s what Land Rover did with the final iteration of the Range Rover Classic.
Introduced in 1992, the long-wheelbase LSE model used a larger 4,275cc version of the stalwart Rover V8, nominally referred to as a 4.2 but actually closer to 4.3-litres in capacity. Later models also had a revised cabin, with a more modern fascia in the style of the new P38a Range Rover, and are known among enthusiasts as the soft-dash models.
This one has a fully known history. It was purchased new by the boxer, Chris Eubank, whose name appears in the service book. He kept it until 2000 when it was bought by the cousin of the vendor’s wife, from whom he bought it in 2014. It shows four previous keepers on the logbook, but this is because it was registered to limited companies owned by both Chris Eubank and the previous keeper, as well as registered to them privately.
When acquired in 2014, the Range Rover had sat for 11 years on the previous owner’s drive and was bought by the vendor to be restored, with extensive body repairs and several new interior bits, as well as a comprehensive transmission and engine overhaul.
The vendor has covered 12,000 miles in the Range Rover and it’s a reluctant sale, but funds are required for an imminent major purchase.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- UK V5C
- New MOT valid until June 2024
- Originally owned by Chris Eubank
- Fully known history with digital copies of old V5s
- Service book stamped to 73,000 miles in 2003. The vendor – a Range Rover enthusiast- has taken care of all repairs and servicing in his ownership and the current mileage of 94,000 is verified genuine
- Supplied new by TH White Land Rover of Wootton Bassett
- Selection of bills and invoices from repair and restoration work carried out, from well-known Land Rover specialists such as V8 Developments, Famous Four, Rimmer Bros and Ashcroft Transmissions
- Original book pack, service book, AA card and supplying dealer details
- Sky Tag security tracker
THE INTERIOR
- Gorgeous Charcoal leather trim with only minimal wear to driver’s side seat squab
- Brand new headlining
- Refurbished door cards in lovely condition
- New genuine Land Rover Axminster front carpets
- Brand new rear carpet and spare wheel housing from Nationwide Trim
- Original Clarion head unit reconditioned by Clarion including new display
- Original speakers replaced with 8 new JBL arena units
- New sub bass speaker
- Later soft-dash fascia with driver and passenger airbags
- Walnut dash, door trims and gear lever surround
- New interior light lenses
- Fully working ice-cold air con – has just been fully serviced
THE EXTERIOR
- All welding required to the bodyshell professionally carried out including, complete replacement bulkhead, front and rear inner wings repaired, inner and outer sills repaired , brand new rear floor and new o/s rear corner.
- Brand new genuine Land Rover lower tailgate sealed and rust proofed internally
- New aluminium top tailgate with screen
- Entire bodyshell and chassis treated by Rustbuster rust proofing service, at a cost of over £3,000
- Resprayed in original Plymouth Blue
- Plymouth Blue alloy wheels
- New front driving lights
- New front indicator and side lights
- Appears excellent underneath
- Touched-in marks on leading edge of bonnet from where it caught on a garage door
- Very small raised mark on bonnet from trapped bonnet stay – barely noticeable but the vendor wishes to be entirely transparent about the car’s minimal faults
THE MECHANICS
- 4,275cc Rover V8
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- Starts well and drives reportedly without fault, other than a barely audible undiagnosed whine that the vendor wishes to mention by means of transparency
- Clutch and transmission appear work as they ought to in both high and low range
- New engine mounts
- Engine fully reconditioned by V8 Developments
- Rear diff reconditioned by Ashcroft Transmissions
- Transfer case rebuilt including new viscous coupling
- Air suspension fully refurbished including reconditioned compressor, new drier, valve block rebuilt with all new seals and O rings
- New alternator
SUMMARY
Make no mistake, this is a truly wonderful example of the last and arguably best of the Range Rover Classics, as developed and luxurious as the model ever got and in fabulous condition throughout. Add in the fact it has been comprehensively rebuilt, with all of the rot taken care of, a complete mechanical rebuild including the air suspension and a fascinating piece of celebrity history and what you end up with is a remarkable vehicle, one that’s a guaranteed talking point and sure to attract a lot of interest. This one’s a collector’s piece – an absolute gem, presented in lovely order.
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