Highlights
- According to the seller, the vehicle spent most of its life in Spain, which would explain a corrosion-free body.
- The engine has been bored out and fitted with a 2.8-litre kit from Motor & Diesel Engineering (England).
- Still according to the seller, the chassis, wheel arches and inner/hidden panels (cavities) were treated preventively against corrosion.
- A spare injection pump is included with the sale.
- Serial numbers would match, according to the seller.
What makes it special
The 300 TDi is one of Land Rover’s most iconic engines. Powerful, reliable, and free from complex electronics, this simple unit is especially suited to use anywhere in the world. Fitted to a Range Rover Classic, it really makes sense—particularly when paired with a manual gearbox, which helps optimize both performance and fuel consumption.
This 1994 bordeaux-on-beige example has a standout advantage over most Range Rover Classics still out there: according to the previous owner, it spent the majority of its life in Spain. The seller reports no significant corrosion related to this history.
The current owner bought it in August 2022 and has covered over 20,000 km since, investing regularly in the mechanicals. The paint has been redone in the original bordeaux shade, while the cabin keeps its original upholstery, except for the headlining, which was replaced by the previous owner.
With a valid French technical inspection (contrôle technique) until December 2027 and matching serial numbers, this is a well-cared-for Range Rover, according to the seller, ready to keep going.
Key info
- Odometer: 157,000 km (stated as correct)
- Country of registration: France (normal registration document)
- Technical inspection: valid until December 2027
- Specification: 300 TDi 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel (bored out from a 2.5-litre), five-speed manual gearbox, 4x4 drivetrain with low range
- Documentation: advertised with maintenance history
Details
- Bored-out engine and fitted with a 2.8-litre kit Motor & Diesel Engineering (England); modification not reported on the registration paperwork
- Injection pump rebuilt by a diesel specialist in Lyon Vaise, adapted to the 2.5-litre specification rather than the 2.8
- Spare injection pump included with the vehicle, to be refurbished and converted to the 2.8-litre version
- New turbo fitted
- Major service carried out by a Land Rover specialist in Craponne-sur-Arzon
- Repairs and servicing carried out with Britpart parts
- Mechanical work stated by the seller as fully rebuilt; vehicle described as reliable
- Gearbox and low range said by the seller to be fully functional
- Anti-corrosion treatment to the chassis, wheel arches and inner/hidden panels (cavities)
- Paint redone in original bordeaux; some signs of use (scratches and small stone chips)
- Original cabin trim, except for the headlining redone by the previous owner (slightly different shade)
- Driver’s seat to be touched up slightly on the piping and a small seam (visible in photos)
- Some interior plastic trim pieces show minor damage
- Period Clarion head unit (radio + CD) with remote
- Bluetooth kit and USB port added for modern audio playback
- Vehicle used only on the road, according to the seller
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