Highlights

Very rare 3dr Classic in very good condition
Only three registered keepers from new
Resprayed in classic Cairngorm Brown by previous keeper
FIVA certified and tax exempt
Recent €5,000 work by a Land Rover specialist
Original upholstery in very good condition
Reliable with 400km trip recently completed without issue
Controle Technique valid to June 2026

The Appeal

In the mid-1980s, the Classic Range Rover got a facelift that made these later models amongst the most desirable. Most were built as five doors, but the original three-door bodyshell was still available, and this 1989 example is one of those very rare and now desirable models.

It spent its life in Spain with two keepers until 2024, when it was acquired by the current keeper. We’re told that it was resprayed in smart Cairngorm Brown metallic by the previous keeper. Since purchase, the vendor has invested over €5,000 via a Land Rover specialist, including suspension, gearbox, transfer box and other work. It has also been fully serviced.

Displaying low mileage for the year and with a well-preserved beige cloth interior, this is one very smart example of a rare Range Rover variant. It carries FIVA certification and is said to be tax-exempt. The Contrôle Technique certification is valid until June 2026.

The vendor says:

“The car is FIVA certified, so tax exempt. It looks like it is in the pictures and drives very well. Love the calm nature of it, the V8 sound and the fact that while being a classic, it's truly drivable with AC, power steering, electric windows and smooth ride. The owner’s manual, service book, original registration and various maintenance invoices are also included.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1989
Three registered keepers in total (two in Spain, one current)
Current Contrôle Technique vehicle safety inspection valid until June 2026
FIVA certified, making the vehicle tax exempt
Original Land Rover stamped service book showing service history from new
Original owner's manual, registration documents, and various maintenance invoices
Imported from Spain in March 2024
Serviced at a local Land Rover dealer (Expressline) since purchase
€5,000 of mechanical work since purchase by the same specialist
Heater matrix was replaced approximately one month ago

Service records advised by seller:

May 2024 – 109,003 kilometres
Mar 1999 – 79,631 kilometres
Nov 1992 – 38,473 kilometres
Mar 1992 – 28,481 kilometres
Oct 1991 – 23,322 kilometres
Mar 1990 – 9,897 kilometres
Jun 1989 – 1,779 kilometres

The Condition

Resprayed in factory correct Cairngorm Brown by a previous keeper
Bodywork presents with very few light exterior scratches
Underside is reported to be in good condition
Factory steel wheels with silver finish
Original beige upholstery appears in smart condition for its age
Vendor rates interior as 8/10
Shows age-appropriate wear on the gear knob and armrest
Small fabric tear on the handbrake
All instruments and switches are reported to be in working order
Air conditioning blows cold, and the heater produces hot air
No warning lights illuminated on the dashboard
Electric windows function as they should

The Mechanics

3,528cc V8 engine
5-speed manual transmission
Recently serviced at specialist Land Rover workshop "4x4 Garage"
The vendor states the vehicle is in very good technical condition
Since 2024, bushings, ball joints, gearbox, transfer box, and other worn parts have been replaced
Features power steering
The vendor reports that the engine, gearbox, and steering all work as they should

The vendor says:

“The car was serviced at specialist Land Rover workshop 4x4 Garage and is in impeccable technical condition. Steering, engine, gearbox...all work as they should and are standard. I did this daily in +40C and -10C for almost 2 years. 1 week ago, I made a 400km trip with a combined highway at 120km/h and B roads with no issue at all.”

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