Beschreibung
Special appeal or just 'special equipment'?
Unveiled at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the Range Rover Vogue SE was pitched as the new flagship variant. Possessing all the aforementioned luxuries found on the North American spec cars, its standard accoutrements also extended to air conditioning and automatic transmission. The choice of exterior colours was initially limited to just two metallic colours - Caspian Blue and Cypress Green - which also extended to the three-spoke alloy wheel design. Adding a further touch of distinction was a single pinstripe along the body's sides.
With a retail price of £27, 349. 78, the Vogue SE was over 25% more expensive than the existing Vogue. However, any doubts about its sales success were soon dispelled as it seemed as if Range Rover buyers were keen to pay to enjoy even more opulence - so much so that, by the end of 1988, Range Rover production had exceeded 24, 000 examples, representing a near 16% increase on 1987's impressive figure. By the end of 1989 production had climbed by a further 19% over the previous year to 28, 507. The onwards and upwards approach and withdrawal of certain lower-spec variants in some markets was working.
This Caspian Blue SE was delivered new in 1988 and has only covered 48, 000 miles from new. The car presents well overall though cosmetically is not perfect. We would not be embarrassed driving this beast to any occasion!
This is no ordinary Vogue SE. This car was given to renowned Land Rover tuner Oblic Automotive Limited (also known as “Roverpower”) in 2001 to be extensively mechanically upgraded. The car was fitted with Oblic’s 4. 4 litre, stroked, big bore conversion with performance camshaft and stage 2 modified heads and a new Edelbrock carburettor conversion. As well as Oblic handling pack. This resulted in a massive power gain at 248bhp at 5, 000RPM and an earth moving 297 ft lbs torque at 3500RPM. To drive, the car is faultless and as smooth as any other Classic, but packs a real punch when you want it.
Over the past 12 months, this Range Rover has been subject to an extensive programme of works and improvements, at great expense. This includes an engine rebuild (to the 4. 4 upgraded spec once again), complete strip and detail of the underside and reseal, engine bay strip, repaint and detail, new brake lines, new headlights and indicators, new tyres, full gearbox service, run in service, record radiator, new brake pads, rebuilt brake callipers, new brake master cylinder, new starter motor and much more.
As with all of our vehicles, we have a digital folder available on request containing more images, walkaround videos, pictures of the underside and scans of the service history. The car can be viewed by appointment at our West London showroom.
