Highlights
- Mostly original apart from a desirable LPG conversion
- Restoration work includes full respray and overhaul of the engine internals
- Current owner of 9 years with £7,000+ spent on maintenance
The Appeal
This is a fantastic example of a well-used but well-loved classic Range Rover that has had a lot of money spent getting it to its current high standard of condition.
Because all of the hard work has been done by the current owner including a full exterior respray, engine overhaul and reinstating the air suspension, all that’s left for the winning bidder to do is enjoy this fantastically well-maintained 4x4 icon.
The History and Paperwork
- Supplied new in the UK and was first registered 01/08/93
- Matching numbers car with original (reconditioned) engine and gearbox
- Exterior has been resprayed in the original colour of Plymouth Blue
- Current owner since 2013
- Impressive file of invoices totalling £7,000+
- Workshop and owners manuals included with sale
- 3 keys
- MOT until September 2023 with no advisories
After 9 years and around 20,000 miles of enjoyable ownership, the current owner has reluctantly decided to part ways with his lovely range rover due to ill health.
The Interior
- Original interior in mostly unmodified condition
- Leather Range Rover-branded seats bear some characterful ageing but are in decent shape
- Carpets, door cards, centre console and dashboard in generally good order
- Headlining has been replaced
- Boot area is clean and tidy; houses the LPG tank, non-matching spare wheel and full toolkit and jack
Rated as a 7 out of 10 for interior condition by the vendor, this lovely Range Rover has a highly original interior that has generally stood up very well to the test of time, though some age-related wear is evident.
Minor electrical gremlins include non-functioning door mirrors, CD multichanger and heated passenger seat. All other switchgear functions correctly.
The Exterior
- Has been fully prepared and resprayed in the original shade of Plymouth Blue although there is no invoice for this work
- Paintwork and bodywork are in generally good condition
- Some minor blemishes are evident, most notably on the driver’s side front wing, at the top of the rear wings, the edges of the roofline and around the rear lights (pictured)
- Front inner wings, both sills and supports, side body mounts and boot floor have been replaced
- Brooklands body kit fitted
- Wheels are in excellent condition having gone through a diamond cut and powder coat refurbishment
- Tyres have good tread remaining
- Underside is said to be in good shape with no visible signs of damage or corrosion
Having undergone a thorough exterior restoration process around 8 years ago, which included fairly extensive fabrication work, this well-loved Range Rover is not far off looking its absolute best. Though some areas require tidying up, it certainly looks the part on the outside thanks to the bright shiny paintwork and Brooklands body kit.
The Mechanics
- Said to run and drive fantastically well thanks to a reconditioned engine
- Reconditioning included replacement bearing shells, piston rings, camshaft, timing chain and the head being skimmed
- Also received a new heater radiator, alternator and stainless steel exhaust
- Wheel bearings and suspension bushes replaced
- Multi-point Prins LPG system professionally fitted
- Gearbox functions correctly although the vendor notes that it emits a slight whine
- Air suspension system was reinstated by the current owner and functions correctly
- Engine bay is clean and tidy although there is a slight oil leak that appears to be from either lower down in the engine or the gearbox
The car is described as a complete joy to drive, emitting a charming V8 burble as it accelerates smoothly up to speed. Handling and road holding are as they should be thanks to the reinstated air suspension system while the brakes perform strongly, too.
A recent MOT with no advisories is indicative of a car that is generally in good mechanical health.
Summary
Well-maintained classic Range Rover that looks the part, is in good mechanical condition and has had money spent in all the right places.
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