Highlights 

• V8 torque and a very rare automatic gearbox supplied only with this edition 
• No.239 of 1,071 made of which only 385 stayed in the UK 
• Atlantis Blue paintwork and external roll cage 

The Appeal 

The 50th anniversary edition was exceptionally special, coming from the factory with a super collection of fitted accessories that weren’t seen on other examples. The automatic gearbox was a nice addition allowing easier driving (yes we are all aware how heavy Defender clutches can be!) and of course seamless off road ability. Also the addition of an internal roll hoop, leather trimmed steering wheel and air conditioning were all standard, making this more Range Rover than Land Rover!

The History and Paperwork

• V5c showing two previous keepers and previously registered in England 
• The original owner kept the car for just a year before being purchased by the second and being owned by themselves since 
• Original handbooks and wallet are included 
• A handful of documentation that backs up ownership history and purchasing through official dealers 
• Some receipts and paperwork that back up some maintenance 
• The service schedule contains some service stamps 

The Interior 

• Interior roll hoop with original padded protectors 
• Four folding rear seats 
• Air conditioning and manually operated sunroof 
• Totally unmodified and original throughout with significant wear and evidence of use, commensurate with the mileage 
• The front seats are in reasonable order with just the driver's seat base showing the most wear and the rear folding seats showing significantly less 
• The original radio still remains 
• Polished aluminium low range shifter and window winders 
• Leather wrapped steering wheel 
• Limited edition plaque stating No239 
• There is various cracks and small areas of damage to some of the interior plastics though these are all easily replaced parts 
• All the dials, including the very unusual rev counter are clean and clear though the odometer is inoperative 

The Exterior 

• Atlantis blue, specific to this model that has endured the elements and years with lots of marks and corrosion spots but no evidence of severe historic damage showing straight panels and good even panel gaps 
• Exo-cage around the front cabin painted black and has evidently been fitted for some time 
• Nice paintwork on the original wheels presents well 
• All the original checker plate is still fitted and in fine condition 
• The original glass appears to be still fitted all round 
• The front grille, headlights, fog lights and protectors are all in good order 
• Chrome front bumper along with chrome and checker plate steps 
• Original spare wheel and dealer cover
• Rear bumper bar guard with tow hitch 
• All rear lighting units appear to be in good order as well as the 50th anniversary badge 

The Mechanics 

• Reported to run and drive well and has a short MOT test 
• Sound underside that has seen some welding work but is by no means beyond repair Good set of A/T tyres mounted on nice clean original wheels 
• Very widely used 4.0 V8 punching out just under 190bhp along with a CVT automatic transmission and low range gearing 
• The drivers floor has got some corrosion and would benefit from attention 
• The underbonnet appearance is tidy all things considered with no modifications evident or evidence of damaged components 
• This vehicle should be viewed as a project and will likely need significant work 

Summary