Highlights
- Matching numbers example
- Restored by Bishops Heritage Peterborough circa 2014
- Featured in a 6-page article in Land Rover Owner International magazine
- Heritage Certificate available
- Fitted with desirable power steering
The Appeal
The Range Rover Classic Suffix A represents the purest form of this iconic British 4x4, the very first batch of the upmarket 4x4 that kicked off the idea of the SUV proper, and changed the world in short order. It's still, to this day, one of the most recognisable cars to ever roll out of the Solihull Plant. Those raw angles, high top speeds and cavernous cabins all made for the perfect utility vehicle, family car and rural companion alike.
This particular example benefits from a restoration by the respected Bishops Heritage of Peterborough around 2014, and comes with the prestige of having been featured in a 6-page article in Land Rover Owner International magazine. With matching numbers and a Heritage Certificate confirming its provenance, this Range Rover offers an authentic classic ownership experience with the practical addition of power steering.
This particular example benefits from a restoration by the respected Bishops Heritage of Peterborough around 2014, and comes with the prestige of having been featured in a 6-page article in Land Rover Owner International magazine. With matching numbers and a Heritage Certificate confirming its provenance, this Range Rover offers an authentic classic ownership experience with the practical addition of power steering.
History and Paperwork
- Built July 7, 1972
- First registered by Bolton Motor Company in Blackburn on August 7, 1972
- MOT certificates from 2000-2012 show the car in Sussex and Surrey area with recorded mileage
- Restored by Bishops Heritage Peterborough circa 2014
- Purchased from Iconic Auctions in March 2024
- Heritage Certificate available
- Featured in a 6-page article in Land Rover Owner International (Spring Issue 5, 2014); original copy of the article available
- Matching numbers vehicle
- Stored in an insulated garage
- Started at least every 2 weeks
The Condition
- Good usable example with scope for improvement
- Rust coming through on tailgate, the bottom of the passenger door, and the driver's B pillar
- Minor scrape on driver's side rear wheel arch
- Several stone chips present
- Paint could benefit from a mechanical polish
- Underneath is very sound
- Overall interior presents well
- 'Kit kat' vinyl seats and carpet believed to be new in 2014
- Radio not wired in
- Fitted with power steering
- Original 3-spoke steering wheel
- Original tools not included
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre Rover V8
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay looks in fine order for the car's age; we've been informed that it's highly original
- Benefits from significant recent expenditure
- Jake Wright LTD noted stiffness in 1st and 2nd gears (not noticed by owner or other mechanics)
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