One of only 200 special edition P38 ‘Bordeaux’ models made
Rare and highly desirable post-2001 ULEZ-friendly facelift model
Lovely condition throughout
Massive history file
THE APPEAL
With the new L322 Range Rover just around the corner, Land Rover’s marketing team had to get creative with the last 18 months of P38 production, with a realm of special editions joining the ranks in order to bolster sales.
Among them was this – the Bordeaux. Finished only in Alveston Red with Lightstone leather and red piping, plus matching dark red carpets, it tipped the scales at £39,995 when new – almost as cheap as a 4.0 SE, but with a sumptuous specification that was a halfway house between SE and HSE.
Today, it’s a highly desirable thing. Not only is the Range Rover P38a is one of the cars of the moment – a real up-and-coming classic – but the 2001 and 2002 models are actively sought-after by Range Rover fans in London and Birmingham, as their Euro 4 Type Approval means they are exempt from ULEZ or CAZ emissions penalties.
With the ULEZ zone set to expand to cover all London Boroughs this summer, here’s a stylish and well-trimmed P38 that you can continue to use in London and other low emissions zones with impunity – well worth the trip to Lancashire to pick it up, in other words.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
One of 200 Bordeaux models made
Registered July 2001
Facelift specification with later lights and improved interior
MOT until April 2024
All original books and documents
Incredible service history, comes with a huge file of invoices and receipts documenting recent and past expenditure
THE INTERIOR
Lightstone leather with dark red piping
Walnut trim on dash and centre console
Climate control
Original Range Rover-branded head unit
CD changer
Electrically adjustable front seats
Cruise control
Electric sunroof, windows and mirrors
Very good condition with superb headlining and immaculate door cards
Gorgeous dark red carpets
Range Rover dealer accessory rubber floor mats
THE EXTERIOR
Stunning Alveston Red exterior
Five-spoke Proline alloy wheels with red highlights
Front fog lamps
Excellent overall presentation
Beautiful paint finish with no notable flaws of any kind
Never welded
No alloy reaction or blisters under the paint
Excellent chassis and sills
THE MECHANICS
4.0-litre V8
Five-speed auto
Original and fully working air suspension
Full oil and filter service before sale
Reported by the vendor to be excellent mechanically and to drive very well indeed
Comprehensive service record with substantial maintenance record
SUMMARY
This is a rare and unusual special edition P38 in a gorgeous colour scheme, with a lovely interior and freshly serviced. Those elements alone make it a hugely attractive modern classic and a wonderfully stately means of getting around.
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But being a 2001 model, this one has added value. It’s a P38 that you can use freely across the ULEZ and other low emissions zones across the UK, meaning a luxury V8-engined SUV is still a viable proposition for urban motorists who don’t wish to be denied such a privilege as a result of legislation. 2001-on P38s are hot property for a reason, so don’t miss out.
