****** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in JULY/2014 ******
HIGHLIGHTS
- Very smart Range Rover Classic in desirable Vogue trim
- Chassis appears very solid
- Boot floor replaced
- Tidy example in good working order throughout
THE APPEAL
The Range Rover Classic is the original and best, so it’s no surprise to find that good ones are highly prized collectors’ cars these days. Later examples have a different appeal, too, as they’re also the models that transformed the Range Rover’s reputation, taking it from a more car-like alternative to a Land Rover to becoming a desirable luxury object.
It was in 1984 when the Range Rover really started moving up in the world as an automatic gearbox and leather upholstery became available. A 1986 facelift introduced a plastic grille with pedestrian safety in mind and an optional valance with twin fog lights, along with many other subtle improvements. And it’s one of those that we have here – a Vogue, which was the luxury-oriented trim.
This one is a really smart and usable Eighties classic, finished in sought-after Chamonix White and with a long term owner for 25 years up to 2019, when it was acquired by a previous keeper in a classic vehicle auction.
The Range Rover has excellent original bodywork and a generally goods interior, while there is no evidence of welding to the chassis. A new boot floor was fitted recently – a common Range Rover fault and one less for the new owner to worry about.
It’s a handsome car, well-presented and in good running order, with a valid MOT certificate. The current owner, a Land Rover collector, bought the car as a family vehicle to use for the summer, but with various other Green Oval projects on the go it’s now time for the Vogue to find a new enthusiasts to cherish and improve it.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- UK V5C
- MOT February 2024
- Long-term owner from 1994 to 2019
- No service history
- Mileage believed genuine based on MOT records
THE CONDITION
- Desirable Chamonix White
- All panels in great order with a good paint finish
- Vogue three-spoke alloys with quality Dunlop tyres including the spare
- Looks to be superb underneath with no apparent welding required
- Original black plastic bumpers
- Boot floor and inner arch panels replaced
- One small hole in nearside door shut panel will require repair
- Some corrosion to inner wings but no apparent structural issues
- Some very minor alloy reaction marks and imperfections around the body but nothing major
- Tow bar with twin full electrics
- Upper tailgate is corroded, but a replacement aluminium upper tailgate is included in the sale
- Grey velour upholstery
- Superb seats in complete and tidy condition
- Headlining has sagged and will require attention
- Smart door fabrics and carpets with minimal wear
- Original Range River-branded radio-cassette
- Crack-free dash
- Manufacturer rubber floor mats
- Original spare wheel and jack
- Excellent folding parcel shelf
- Central locking
- Electric windows
- Gear knob and low-range lever in excellent condition with no notable wear
- Interior presents well overall, with minor wear commensurate with age and mileage
- Driver’s seat tilt function requires attention
- Rear electric windows are lazy but function
- Dashboard lights not currently functioning
- Some staining to boot carpet
THE MECHANICS
- 3.5-litre V8
- Four speed auto transmission working well in high and low range
- Starts and runs well, but slightly lumpy at tickover
- Straight through exhaust system – sounds fantastic
- Vendor has covered 3,000 fault-free miles in the car since June and report that it drives well with no obvious known issues
- Heater currently does not work
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
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