Description
An amazing vehicle converted by well-known specialists.
To be offered by Silverstone Auctions at the ‘Lancaster Classic Motor Show’ at 2:00pm on Saturday 9th November 2019 at the NEC, near Birmingham (B40 1NT). Viewing is available from 10:00am until 6:30pm on Friday 8th November and from 9:00am on the morning of the sale day. For further images & information please visit Silverstone Auctions website and get in touch with classic car specialist Joe Watts.
Lot number: 259 - Estimate: £18, 000 - £24, 000 (+buyer's premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%)
- This very special Range Rover is the work of Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd.
- Originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri, and reputedly cost around £135, 000
- Finished in Rolls-Royce Mason Black over black-piped Oxblood Connolly hide with Wilton carpeting and Burr Walnut embellishment
- In June 2000, L23 PWT enjoyed its own 15 minutes of fame when it was used to ferry World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson around Glasgow when he fought at Hampden Park (press cuttings on file)
- Subsequently passed to an owner in Denmark in January 2008
- Since returning to the UK, the vehicle has been re-registered on its original registration L23 PWT and has been looked after by Range Rover specialists 'Bishop's Heritage'
The 1994 stretched limousine Range Rover offered here is the work of one of the best-known conversion companies of the time ‘Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd.’, who were responsible for converting several hundred examples, many of them tailored to the specific requirements of wealthy Middle Eastern clients.
Based on an end-of-the-line, 'soft-dash' 1994 Range Rover Classic LSE, a desirable model in its own right, it took nine months to build and was originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri. At a reputed cost of around £135, 000, Townley stretched the chassis and body by 40 inches, incorporating two additional fixed Range Rover doors in the centre and a roof raised by 8 inches. They also installed a laminated sunroof together with darkened windows and a one-piece opening tailgate. Interior features include a full electric centre division with glass panel; three rear seats (two electrically operated); full air conditioning; stereo/ CD player and two remote control 8 inch television monitors with a VHS recorder.
The exterior was painted in Rolls-Royce Mason Black and the interior trimmed in black-piped Oxblood Connolly hide with Wilton carpeting and Burr Walnut embellishments.
In June 2000, ‘L23 PWT’ enjoyed its own ’15 minutes of fame’ when it was used to ferry World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson around Glasgow when he fought at Hampden Park (press cuttings on file). At that time, it was reported that the car had covered 10, 000 miles from new and was being offered for sale by the Glasgow Car Company. The vehicle passed to an owner in Denmark in January 2008, but since returning to the UK, it has returned to its original registration ‘L23 PWT’ and been looked after by Range Rover experts ‘Bishop’s Heritage’, having now covered an indicated 17, 000 miles.
Properly engineered by a renowned specialist and in pristine condition, this striking vehicle would be ideal for corporate ventures, promotional events or taking your extended family out to lunch.
Chassis number: SALLHBM33MA648288
Transmission: Automatic
Engine capacity: 4275cc
RHD
Engine number: 40D09761B
Interior colour:
Odometer Reading: 16, 800 miles
