Ultimate luxury version of the last Range Rover Classic
Extensive service history
Lots of recent mechanical work
Coil spring conversion
THE APPEAL
The LSE is in many ways the ultimate Range Rover Classic – a long wheelbase variant with an enlarged 4,275cc V8 and the plushest interior ever offered on the model.
It was a car that set the precedent for the upcoming P38a model, which would truly take the Range Rover into new luxurious territory. It had a new ‘soft’ dashboard and new safety features, such as airbags and ABS.
This one is a great example of an original, unmessed with LSE.
It’s not perfect but nor does it pretend to be – it’s just a fine example of the model in great overall order, with a substantial history file and loads of work recently completed to ensure it’s ready to enjoy for many more years. DSC_0344-2.jpg6.54 MB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
102k from new
Massive file of history and paperwork
Freshly serviced by vendor
Old books and manuals
UK V5C
Will be given a new MOT on sale
Cherished plate included
Owned and previously sold by renowned V8 Range Rover specialist
The Range Rover is in great order inside with no major issues – the grey leather trim is in excellent order, as are the carpets, headlining and door trim. There’s some very minor wear to the driver’s side seat bolster but nothing horrific.
All of the major controls work as they’re supposed to and the air conditioning is in great order, blowing ice cold in recent stifling conditions. DSC_0362.jpg11.06 MB
THE EXTERIOR
Desirable Plymouth Blue
Mostly original and very good paint
Some minor marks
Refurbished alloy wheels
Very good arches and bulkhead
Excellent chassis
Finished in one of the most desirable colours for a Classic, Plymouth Blue, the LSE looks fantastic and wears mostly original paint, though it has had some lower bodywork repairs in in the past.
It’s described by the vendor as not perfect, but overall very good, as is evidenced by the photos.
The chassis is said to be in perfectly sound order and there’s no rust to be seen in the sills, bulkhead or door shut areas, where Range Rovers commonly have issues.
The alloy wheels are in good order having recently been refurbished and it has good quality tyres all-round. DSC_0356.jpg6.55 MB
THE MECHANICS
Drives very well
Automatic transmission
Lots of work recently completed
Serviced prior to sale
New MOT
New skimmed manifold, crankcase, transfer box, breather pipes, vacuum pipes and plugs.
Under the bonnet, the LSE has a 4,275cc version of the famous Rover V8 developed for the model.
It has been comprehensively well-maintained, and has recently had some extensive work, namely a skimmed and refitted manifold, new crankcase, vacuum and breather pipes, rocker covers, plugs and a comprehensive full service, along with a reconditioned transfer box.
The vendor reports that it drives very well in both high and low range and that there are no apparent faults.
This is a great, useable and enjoyable example of one of the most interesting and sought-after variants of the original Range Rover Classic, in great order overall and in fine mechanical condition.
It’s a special thing, either as a future investment or as a classic Range Rover you can jump into and enjoy on the turn of a key.
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