Built to conquer the country estate and the off road tracks leading up to it, the Range Rover was a true pioneer in the world of luxury 4x4s. Land Rover’s new offering showed buyers that off road capability needn't come at the compromise of refinement. Through its many generations, the coveted nameplate has remained the market leader and the benchmark for what a luxury off-roader ought to be, and in its older more classic body styles has become quite the statement piece and something of an automotive icon.
This 1989 model is one such Range Rover that sports that iconic classic styling. In its rare brown colour scheme, this well documented, high specification Vogue SE is one that lends itself well to be taken in one of two directions at the hands of a new loving owner. In sound mechanical order, but with flawed body work, G495 YMG would work excellently well as a rugged daily driver in its current workhorse aesthetic, but similarly, holds excellent potential as a candidate for a cosmetic restoration to become a standout show piece. Whichever direction this iconic 4x4 is taken in, you can rest assured it will be up to the task.ws8l9ouEYxSd9JWIiYiZc3l1d5Xkc35ylBGlMDNm.jpg1.14 MB
The History and Paperwork
First registered 01/08/1989
Supplied originally via Hereford Land Rover
Backed by a vast and comprehensive history file
Land Rover book set with owners manual and audio guide
Original service book present with regular stamps up to 57,960 miles
Vast collection of invoices for servicing and maintenance work performed on the vehicle dating back to early Land Rover main dealer service sheets
Sizeable collection of MOT certificates relaying back to the Land Rover’s very early life
Good quality, high specification interior, very well presented throughout
Understood to be a change over year, meaning more modern equipment fitted than many Range Rover Classics
SE specification with electric seats and sunroof
Rare sunroof is in good order and operates quickly and smoothly
Upholstered in quality light brown tan leather
Seating front and rear is of a great standard and shows impressively limited signs of age or patina
Fold down armrests for both front and rear seat occupants
Four well upholstered door panels with quality door furniture and wood veneer inserts
Wood finish veneer utilised throughout the cabin, in good overall form although there is some light cracking to the finish on the central dash insert and electric window surrounds
Contrasting angular grey dash panel, in fine form, notably lacking in signs of sun damage or cracks
Interior switchgear looks to be of a great standard and presents as such in largely clean order
Pioneer radio cassette player situated in the centre
Factory electric windows are in good order
Well sized rear boot area with split tailgate functionality and folding parcel shelf
Engine is in good overall order having been well serviced and cared for throughout its time
Underside appears clean and solid on inspection
The 2022 MOT test revealed some corrosion issues on the vehicle which has since been rectified as highlighted by the most recent 2023 MOT test
The truck fires into life quickly and comfortably and provides a great overall driving experience, with good power delivery and quality gear changes from the auto box
G495 YMG presents as a great example of the endlessly popular staple of British automotive culture. One look at the market shows that demand for these 4x4s is on a seemingly endless upward trend, making the one we have here all the more appealing. Mechanically sound it lends itself well to regular use in its current, honest workhorse cosmetic form but is equally a wonderful candidate for a bodywork restoration to be made into a stand out show piece.
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