One of the last of the desirable 'soft dash' LSE models
Subject to extensive bodywork restoration by leading specialists
Comprehensive service history with paperwork dating back to the late 90s
Rebuilt engine with Real Steel cam and stainless steel exhaust
MOT valid until April 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The final couple of years of the classic Range Rover's production saw a few final tweaks before it was replaced, most of which were intended to keep up the car's increasingly popular 'upmarket' status. Much of this, naturally, was taken via standardisation - the classic Rangie's cabin saw plenty of components from the much newer Discovery, including an adapted 'soft dash'.
As they were only in production for a short spell, these soft-dash Range Rovers are now highly prized - a more refined car, through and through, and much closer to the Range Rover image we now recognise today.
This example has been extensively restored and boasts a very impressive history file - including a complete engine rebuild in 2016. A refined, stylish off-road classic that's still more than capable as a daily driver? Sign us up!
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1994
The DVLA records 5 previous owners
Featured in Land Rover Enthusiast magazine, June 2004
The vendor has heard some speculation that this was the car used for a 30th anniversary photoshoot
In current ownership since 2008
Subject to an engine rebuild in 2016
Restored over the course of its current ownership (see the last few images)
Accompanied by comprehensive service history with a folder full of paperwork dating back to the late 90s
Full set of badges will come with the car
MOT valid until April 2026 with no advisories
212,508 miles on the clock
Fully serviced in June 2025
The Condition
Extensive bodywork restoration by Lloyds Specialist Engineering and Kingsley Cars
Underside protected by SouthWest Rustproofing
This included:
New front inner wings
Repaired bulkhead
Repaired floorplans
Repaired sills with some remedial work post MOT 2022
Repaired rear inner wings and wheel arches
Replacement boot floor, non ferrous replacement
Replaced rear cross member
Repaired lower tailgate
Panels resprayed during restoration work, with some as recent as 2023
All the same, some light wear is notable across the car, commensurate with its use
Some soft scuffs and scratches to the paintwork
Vredstein Quadtrack 4 AS tyres in good condition
Some corrosion to the underside, though nothing of concern
Correct soft dash interior with rebuilt seat ECU
New headlining and replacement rear quarter window rubbers
Seats are in excellent order with no rips or tears
Dashboard is clean and nicely presented
Veneers in good condition with no obvious splits or cracks
Fitted with a Land Rover branded Becker single DIN radio, with Sat-Nav
Central locking and rear heated screen are currently not working
However, everything else appears in fine order
The Mechanics
4.2-Litre Rover V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 5 gears
Engine bay in good order
Work done includes:
Rebuilt engine with real steel cam
Rebuilt air suspension valve block and compressor
Full stainless steel exhaust including manifolds
New steering damper and brake booster
The vendor notes that the underslung LPG tanks are currently disconnected
They add that the car hasn’t been run on LPG since the engine rebuild
Instead, the car uses a small 30l petrol tank inside the inner wing, utilising the original filler
LPG could be reinstated with a suitable closed loop single point system or a new petrol tank reinstated
We understand the car to be in fine mechanical order
We've no reports of any issues or faults
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