Highlights
- Five-speed manual gearbox, a sought-after specification on the Range Rover Classic
- Originally a Spanish-market vehicle
- Axles restored and new exhaust fitted, we are told
- Anti-gravel treatment recently applied to the undercarriage
The Appeal
The Range Rover Classic V8 is one of the most iconic 4x4s ever built, combining genuine off-road prowess with a degree of on-road refinement that was groundbreaking in its day. The five-speed manual gearbox is a particularly sought-after specification, offering a more involving driving experience than the more commonly found automatic variants and making this example all the more appealing to enthusiasts.
This 1989 example was originally sold in Spain, which has helped preserve it from the corrosion that has claimed so many of its UK-based contemporaries. The vendor reports that an anti-gravel treatment has recently been applied to the undercarriage for continued protection. Significant mechanical work has reportedly been carried out, including restored axles with new balls, bearings, and seals, along with a new exhaust. While there are minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with a car of this age, including some peeling paint, light scratches, and a few small dents, the vendor describes it as a fun and reliable car that remains suitable for everyday use. With these cars becoming ever scarcer on the road, this is a worthwhile opportunity.
Key Information
- Mileage: 203,439 km (unwarranted)
- Country of registration: Spain
- Technical inspection status: ITV valid until September 2026
- Technical specs: 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFi), 165bhp and 206lb-ft of torque, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: registration document supplied
The Detail
- Trocadero Red Metallic paint
- Black light grilles
- Front-mounted spotlights
- Updated Pioneer stereo fitted
- Grey fabric interior with wood inlays and chequered headlining
- 16-inch wheels
- Recently serviced, we are told; the vendor reports no faults
- Vendor notes a new exhaust was recently fitted
- Axles reportedly restored, including new balls, bearings, and seals
- Anti-gravel treatment recently applied to the undercarriage
- Minor bodywork imperfections including peeling paint, a few scratches, and a few small dents
- General signs of age-related wear
- Interior reported to be in good overall condition with minor imperfections
- The vendor describes it as a fun and reliable car, suitable for everyday use
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