Highlights

• 3.9-litre EFI V8 engine coupled to a ZF four-speed automatic gearbox
• Very original and well presented overall
• Timeless Range Rover Classic shape that still looks handsome to this day
• Large history file containing a number of invoices for past servicing
• We’re informed a new airflow ECU fitted recently and the car runs well as a result

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Ring bound folder containing a curated history of the vehicle
• A number of invoices for past work and servicing
• Hand-written record of work carried out including dates
• V5C present
• MOT valid until September 2023
• The last owner acquired the car in 2018
• The vendor informs us that an engine service has been carried out recently
• Always garaged by the previous owner

The Interior

• Very original and remains in good condition
• The original leather seats present well for their age with some gentle wear
• A few scuffs are visible on the driver’s seat but this is not excessive 
• The headlining is well-afixed and really smart
• Protective overmats protect the carpeting and they appear to have done their job well
• We couldn’t discern any damage to the dashboard and the vendor informs us all the switchgear works well
• Cut-off switch wired in on the driver’s side of the dashboard 
• All the electric windows reportedly work well
• The driver’s electric seat does not currently function and neither does the sunroof
• The inside of the boot is in good order although the tailgate struts are a bit weak

The Exterior 

• The blue paintwork is in good overall condition
• Largely straight bodywork with only the odd small dent
• Looks to be solid underneath with a sound chassis and minimal surface rust
• Slight oxidation to the alloy wheels
• The paint remains quite bright, with a few stone chips on the leading edge of the bonnet and a few marks to be found elsewhere
• The vendor points out some bubbling at the base of the offside A pillar and also some corrosion to the offside rear wheel arch inside the door jamb
• As often occurs on Range Rovers of this vintage, there is some rust bubbling at the top of the tailgate on the nearside
• The vendor has identified a hole in the offside front wheel arch under the brake servo that will require a small repair
• The bumpers and trim present well and it appears complete
• Renowned for their large glass area, this Range Rover’s windows are all in nice shape
• All of the light lenses are in good order

The Mechanics 

• 3.9-litre EFI V8 under the bonnet
• Four-speed ZF automatic gearbox
• Starts readily and runs smoothly
• The vendor points out a fluid leak from the steering box and diagnoses it as in need of a seal kit or drop link shaft
• Recent engine service
• New battery fitted
• Drives well with no issues to report

Summary