Highlights

Desirable two-door Suffix D example, first registered 1st January 1977
In current ownership for almost 14 years
Restored between 2012 and 2014
MOT valid until March 2027 with no advisories
Large collection of spares available by separate negotiation

The Appeal

Occupying a unique place in British automotive history, the two-door Range Rover is widely regarded as one of the most influential and enduringly iconic 4x4s ever produced, combining unrivalled off-road capability with a level of comfort and refinement that would redefine expectations of the genre. Introduced in 1970, the original model quickly established itself as a benchmark for both utility and luxury. As appreciation for the classic Range Rover has grown, these early two-door examples have become increasingly sought after, with Suffix D cars now firmly established among the most desirable and collectable of the marque.

This 1977 example has been in the current registered keeper's hands since August 2012 and was subjected to a thorough restoration over the following two years. The bodywork was resprayed, the chassis was stripped back, inspected and treated, and the mechanicals were overhauled. It is now fitted with a 3.9-litre V8 with a four-barrel Holley carburettor, which the vendor states runs, drives and sounds well. Inside, the car retains its period-correct trim and original steering wheel, while the exterior brightwork is finished in the correct colours for the Suffix D specification.

This is an honest, usable classic rather than a concours piece. Its keeper has used it regularly for family outings and local classic car events, completing an annual 80-mile road trip for four consecutive years. A large file of receipts documents the care it has received, and a substantial collection of spares is available by separate negotiation.

Key Information

Mileage: 15,883 miles indicated (not believed to be accurate, circa 115,000 miles noted on previous listing)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 12 March 2027, no advisories
Technical specs: replacement 3.9-litre V8 with Holley carburettor, four-speed manual
Paperwork: large file of receipts and MOT certificates from current ownership
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The Detail

Bodywork resprayed in Arctic White in 2013
Chassis stripped back, inspected, treated and regularly oiled since restoration
Fitted with a 3.9-litre V8 with four-barrel Holley carburettor and Edelbrock air filter; original EFI components retained
Brakes, suspension and wiring all overhauled during restoration
New fuel tank fitted during restoration
New set of tyres fitted to original Rostyle steel wheels in correct silver finish
Headliner recently replaced
Period-correct Ambla leather-cloth seats fitted, including rear bench; a tear is present on the front driver's seat
Door cards and pillar trims repaired or replaced
Central tunnel carpeted with original rubber matting in footwells
Original three-spoke steering wheel retained
Original tool kit, tool kit cover and spare wheel cover present
Roof rack included, believed to be correct for the model
Front and rear bumpers finished in correct silver; grille, mirrors, door handles and trims in black, correct for Suffix D
Some paint bubbling, orange peel and light scuffing noted in areas
Rear window external running trims require replacement
Regularly used for classic car events and family outings over the past four years
Large collection of spares available by separate negotiation, including a period-correct 3.5-litre V8 engine and gearbox from a 1982 four-door, replacement seats, wing mirrors, front screen, quarter glasses, door glasses, tailgate letters and light covers
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