Major bodywork and mechanical restoration, including new panels and suspension
Respray completed as part of comprehensive restoration
Recently serviced with a new battery and glow plugs
Contrôle Technique until January 2028
The Appeal
We're witnessing a huge resurgence in popularity for the Range Rover Classic. Thanks to the immense popularity of SUVs these days, people are looking back to the car that started it all.
Our 1988 example is the Turbo D variant, among the last to be powered by the 2.5-litre VM Motori diesel engine, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.
The Range Rover has benefited from a major bodywork and mechanical restoration completed shortly before the current owner acquired it in 2023. The work included new panels, new suspension, a respray, and extensive engine work. More recently, in January 2026, the vehicle received fresh attention, including new glow plugs, a new battery, and a full service.
It now holds a valid French Contrôle Technique until January 2028. While the interior remains in its original, unrestored condition and the owner acknowledges limited paperwork, this Range Rover Classic represents an opportunity to acquire a mechanically sorted example benefiting from recent investment.image00072.jpeg7.24 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 78,916 km (indicated)
Country of registration: France
Technical inspection status: Contrôle Technique until January 2028
Technical specs: 2.5-litre VM Motori diesel, five-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: Limited documentation; most recent service bill present
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