Photos provided by the vendor
Highlights
- 4.6-litre V8 engine coupled to an automatic gearbox
- Air suspension deleted and replaced with coil springs
- Recently installed LPG system
The Appeal
It’s no wonder the Range Rover has such worldwide appeal. Few off-road vehicles excel to the same degree in terms of luxury and elegant styling and that’s why it has been a staple of Land Rover’s range for over fifty years.
Here we have a smart P38 example, dating from 2001. It is equipped with a powerful 4.6-litre V8, finished in an attractive hue of green and with the troublesome air suspension system now long gone. Moreover, the vendor informs us that it has been recently converted to LPG, allowing you to enjoy the V8 engine without the hefty fuel bill.
The History and Paperwork
- Italian registration documents present
- Original book pack included
- There’s a number of invoices for parts and servicing which have all been carefully kept in a file
- Evidently, this car has enjoyed good service history
- The vendor informs us it remains largely original and unrestored
The Interior
- Upholstered in cream leather with black piping
- The upholstery and trim all remains in very good condition considering its age
- Besides some gentle wear with some creasing and slight cracking, the seats remain in good shape
- Naturally, the driver’s seat exhibits the most wear, but it is not especially worn
- In the rear, the seats are really smart
- Smart wooden veneers remain in good condition
- We couldn’t see any obvious signs of damage to the dashboard
- There is some wear evident on the steering wheel
- Rubber overmats are fitted to protect the carpeting
- So far as we could see, the headlining remains in reasonable condition
- All the door trims present well
- Ample boot space, making this a very comfortable vehicle
The Exterior
- Attractive green paintwork
- Unrestored and original
- The vendor points out some parking damage which includes a dent in the nearside rear wheel arch and some light damage to the front bumper
- We also noted a small dent in the tailgate, the offside rear door and a few other age related blemishes around the car
- Overall, the paint and bodywork presents nicely for a Range Rover of this vintage
- The lettering on the bonnet is peeling away slightly
- The trim, light lenses and glass look to be in fair shape for their age
- Smart five-spoke alloy wheels
- The vendor does not report any corrosion
The Mechanics
- 4.6-litre V8 engine, recently converted to run on LPG
- Automatic gearbox reportedly selects gears smoothly
- The infamously troublesome air suspension system as apparently been replaced with conventional coil springs which is a sensible upgrade
- We’re informed the car drives well, with no untoward noises or faults to report
Summary
A handsome and well sorted original example with an economical solution to V8 fuel consumption and a sensible suspension upgrade.
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