Very smart Range Rover Classic in desirable Vogue trim
Recent automatic gearbox replacement
New boot floor and recent bodywork
Velour interior with wooden trim
THE APPEAL
The Range Rover Classic is the original and best of the breed, the later example the very first luxury icon to wear the badge, marking the model’s evolution from a more car-like alternative to a Land Rover to a vehicle for aspirational social climbers.
It was in 1984 when the Range Rover really started moving up in the world, when 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, which continued apace as the Range Rover’s luxury stature increased.
It’s no surprise, then, to find that good ones are highly prized collectors’ cars these days – especially the very last models from 1991 onwards, which came with a 3.9-litre derivative of the legendary Rover V8 engine, equipped with electronic fuel injection.
This one is a really smart example, which benefits from having recently has a replacement automatic gearbox fitted by a respected Land Rover specialist, as well as new boot floor – a very common Range Rover problem that the next owner won’t have to worry about.
Otherwise, it has very good original bodywork and a generally good interior, while the chassis appears to be in great order.
Finished in Plymouth Blue, which is one of the most sought-after colours for a late 3.9 EFi model, it’s the perfect spec – a Vogue with desirable “teddy bear” velour trim, body-coloured alloy wheels and a fog lamp front valance giving it an upmarket air that epitomises the very best of the seminal luxury Range Rover.
The car has recently passed an MOT and is sold in full working order, as a generally excellent example that would benefit from some very minor cosmetic improvements. front.jpg957.26 KB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
UK V5C
MOT October 2024
Current and previous V5s
Original book pack and handbook
Mileage believed genuine based on MOT records
Recent invoices for new automatic gearbox and transfer box and replacement boot floor
Selection of invoices and receipts for parts and servicing in previous recent ownership
Old tax discs
Recent Experian Car Check showing no finance or insurance issues, and only a cherished number plate transfer
All panels in great order with a good paint finish – some minor discolouration on nearside rear door and a few very small marks around the body, but nothing of any major note
Optional and sought-after fog lamp front valance
Body-coloured Vogue three-spoke alloys with good tyres all-round
Looks to be superb on the chassis with no apparent welding required
Boot floor recently replaced
Rear inner door shut areas in good order with no evidence of rot
Tow bar with twin full electrics
Upper and lower tailgate panels in good order
Grey velour upholstery with good fabric, rear map pockets a bit baggy
Rear headlining has been pinned up
Electric sunroof and windows in good order
Superb seats in complete and tidy condition
Headlining has sagged and will require attention
Smart door fabrics and carpets with minimal wear
Crack-free dash
Some minor damage to centre console around heater controls
Original spare wheel and jack
Excellent folding parcel shelf
Central locking
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
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