The classic Range Rover is appreciated these days as something of a design icon. The distinctive shape, suave styling and luxurious interior all add up to make a car which has been perennially popular since it was first introduced over fifty years ago.
This particular example is presented in very good condition throughout. It has benefitted from three previous careful owners, who have maintained it to a high standard and kept records of its time in their ownership. One was even said to have worked as a development engineer on the Range Rover in the 1960s and ‘70s, as well as being a founder member of the Range Rover Register.
The original interior is beautifully standard and untouched. It shows little sign of use and will be a superbly comfortable place to be. And features such as the round headlamps, split tailgate and selectable low-range transmission all add up to make this a very desirable car.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in July 1989
MOT valid until December 2023
Current owner since 2006
UK V5C
Three registered former keepers, two of whom had long careers at Land Rover in Engineering and Management
Non-transferrable registration mark
Original owner’s manual
Historic tax discs and MOTs on file
Meticulous record of the car’s service history from 1992 to 2006 then under its present ownership from 2006 to 2023
The Interior
Beautifully presented interior, with very little sign of use throughout
Velour upholstery in excellent condition
No stains, rips or damage to the seats that we could see
Door cards clean and tidy, with useful storage pockets
Original two-spoke steering wheel
Stylish analogue dashboard
Bold, clear instruments and warning lamps
Original radio/cassette player — not currently working
All the dashboard plastics appear to be very well preserved
The headlining has started to come away in places
Spacious boot to the rear
The Exterior
Classically elegant styling
Imposing yet suave road presence
Attractive round headlamps
Paintwork in good condition
There are small chips and scratches from use throughout
Lamp lenses clear and bright
All the trim appears to be present and correct
Excellent alloy wheels, with a matching set of Michelin tyres
The rear windscreen wiper is not currently working
The front passenger door central locking doesn’t always operate
Right side front and rear doors have some slight indentations, which are not obvious to see. The paint is not broken and both doors are reportedly fully functional
There is a small cut in the top right of the front windscreen glass, which the vendor tells us has remained unchanged in sixteen years
Tow hitch fitted
Slight indent in the front bumper
A little corrosion in the rear wheel arches, not visible when the doors are closed
Some corrosion in the lower edge of the upper tailgate
The underside looks clean and tidy
Previously treated with WaxOyl
The Mechanics
3.5-litre V8 engine
Four-speed automatic gearbox and torque converter rebuilt in 2020
Permanent four-wheel drive, with chain-drive viscous transfer box
The vendor tells us that a brand new original gearbox was fitted in 2012
New engine gaskets and seals reportedly fitted in 2021
Category two Cobra immobiliser fitted
Fuel injection
Land Rover handling kit
Extensive recent servicing
The accompanying service record sets out all the work which has been completed since 1992
The vendor tell us " The vehicle is running beautifully with a gorgeous V8 fuel injected engine coupled to a silky, smooth ZF 4 speed transmission - this vehicle is a real joy to drive. The power train is top notch and sits within a very solid body and chassis."
Summary
In all, this Range Rover appears to be a very well looked after example of the supreme classic luxury off-roader. With its low mileage and fastidious ownership, this is clearly a car which has been cherished for a great many years.
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