Highlights
- In current ownership since 1974
- Comprehensively restored in 1990
- Garage-kept since restoration
- Never used off road
- Factory standard unmodified Rover V8 engine
The Appeal
The early two-door Range Rover is widely regarded as one of the most significant and collectable British 4x4s ever produced. It's a truly iconic piece of design work, becoming the first car to be exhibited in the Louvre Museum. Rover took all its learnings from Land Rover Series vehicles and created a new breed 4x4 that combined off-road ability with the luxury of a saloon car, practically inventing the 'Sports Utility Vehicle' segment in the process.
This 'Suffix B' example represents a rare opportunity to acquire an early model that has been in the same ownership for nearly five decades. Having been purchased when just six months old in 1974, this Range Rover has been cherished as a family car, used for trips and days out, but notably has never been taken off-road.
This 'Suffix B' example represents a rare opportunity to acquire an early model that has been in the same ownership for nearly five decades. Having been purchased when just six months old in 1974, this Range Rover has been cherished as a family car, used for trips and days out, but notably has never been taken off-road.
The Range Rover underwent a comprehensive nuts and bolts rebuild and complete restoration in 1990, after which it has been garage-kept and only occasionally used. With its factory-standard, unmodified V8 engine and the practical addition of power steering during restoration, this Range Rover presents as a well-preserved example of this increasingly sought-after classic.
History and Paperwork
- So-called 'Suffix B' variant first registered in 1974
- Owned by the current family since six months old in 1974
- Used sparingly for family trips and days out
- Never been taken off-road, according to the vendor
- Extensive restoration completed in 1990
- Kept in a garage since restoration
- 3,553 miles indicated on the five-figure odometer
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
The Condition
- The vendor states that the overall condition is almost concours
- The chassis is reportedly in very good order with no known issues to note
- The bodywork continues to present very well following the restoration
- Slight patina to the bumpers and wheels
- Highly original interior
- Slight sagging to the seats, but no notable wear reported
- The carpeting and headlining are both very presentable
- Wooden door cappings fitted
- Period stereo retained
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre Rover V8 petrol engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Four-wheel-drive and low-range
- Factory standard unmodified engine, gearbox and running gear according to the vendor
- Power steering added during restoration - a sensible upgrade
- Reportedly runs and drives very well
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