Range Rover Classics
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I used a '72 Range Rover a lot from '97 until 2004 as service/trailer tug truck when I used to rally in France. It was the first one registered in Worcestershire and apparently the dealer delivered it to the owner, when I used it, it was the property of the previous owner's son, it is soon to become the property of a friend of mine who will put it into running order.
It had a 3.9 V8 engine fed by SU carburetters and the LT95 four-speed transmission; on one trip to the rallye des Cimes (French Pyrenees) we got 15mpg whilst towing the Bowler racer and carrying the tools - I was amazed! Before we set off from work many colleagues were convinced we wouldn't make it to the M25...
It was very dependable, if it was sick (which was very, very rare you could repair it easily and it had chairs (not the crappy seats that some cars have), it was always a pleasure to drive. Oh, and it was a faded tuscan blue with rally stickers all over the bonnet!
The transfer box started to make a noise one summer, we took it to pieces and found that the idler gear had a tooth missing. When I dismantled the transfer box further I found that it had a limited-slip centre diff - it must have been one of the first 1500 built.
We called it the magic bus...I wish I had the room and time to do it up
It had a 3.9 V8 engine fed by SU carburetters and the LT95 four-speed transmission; on one trip to the rallye des Cimes (French Pyrenees) we got 15mpg whilst towing the Bowler racer and carrying the tools - I was amazed! Before we set off from work many colleagues were convinced we wouldn't make it to the M25...
It was very dependable, if it was sick (which was very, very rare you could repair it easily and it had chairs (not the crappy seats that some cars have), it was always a pleasure to drive. Oh, and it was a faded tuscan blue with rally stickers all over the bonnet!
The transfer box started to make a noise one summer, we took it to pieces and found that the idler gear had a tooth missing. When I dismantled the transfer box further I found that it had a limited-slip centre diff - it must have been one of the first 1500 built.
We called it the magic bus...I wish I had the room and time to do it up
The RR Classics look really good with a suspension lift, steel bumper, some Mach5s, MTs and big open wheelarches.
As I can't get a normal Landy with a diesel engine and auto box, the RR Classic seems a better bet. In fact, with electric windows and AC you're onto a winner.
There was a great one featured in one of the Landy mags a year or so ago.
As I can't get a normal Landy with a diesel engine and auto box, the RR Classic seems a better bet. In fact, with electric windows and AC you're onto a winner.
There was a great one featured in one of the Landy mags a year or so ago.
ehasler said:
I've got one of the last LSEs built, with the "soft dash" from the Discovery. I've done about 13,000 miles in 3 years, including a trip to Le Mans, and hasn't let me down once. I did manage to break a couple of suspension air bags, but that was more down to me giving it a battering on an off-road day, and aside from normal wear and tear, I think the only item I've had to replace has been the radiator.
It's a bit windy and noisy above 70, and does like to drink fuel, but it's a very nice way to travel and is very spacious inside. The 4.2 engine is great and sounds awesome - especially if you fit a sports exhaust system
I'm always tempted by the more luxurious nature of the P38, or even the latest shape model, but they just don't have the character of the classic, which lives up to its name IMO.
Glad to hear the LSE is still about and running and there has been limited problems. The P38 I replaced it with died an electronics death last year so now in a Disco 3. It's a bit windy and noisy above 70, and does like to drink fuel, but it's a very nice way to travel and is very spacious inside. The 4.2 engine is great and sounds awesome - especially if you fit a sports exhaust system
I'm always tempted by the more luxurious nature of the P38, or even the latest shape model, but they just don't have the character of the classic, which lives up to its name IMO.
te with the wings cut out!I would absoloutly love a Range Rover Classic - Shame I can't afford a 2nd car on a student wage 
A late pre soft-touch dash model would make a great 2nd/classic car to keep in tip top condition, and something that may be worth something in the future.
I came across this picture in the week, and I absolutly loved it
Pre-Production Velar badged Range Rover with AWDC, LRE and other plates on it, and in its natural environment with MTs
A late pre soft-touch dash model would make a great 2nd/classic car to keep in tip top condition, and something that may be worth something in the future.I came across this picture in the week, and I absolutly loved it
Pre-Production Velar badged Range Rover with AWDC, LRE and other plates on it, and in its natural environment with MTs
mister.t said:
I would absoloutly love a Range Rover Classic - Shame I can't afford a 2nd car on a student wage A late pre soft-touch dash model would make a great 2nd/classic car to keep in tip top condition, and something that may be worth something in the future.
I came across this picture in the week, and I absolutly loved it
Pre-Production Velar badged Range Rover with AWDC, LRE and other plates on it, and in its natural environment with MTs
Mister.T A late pre soft-touch dash model would make a great 2nd/classic car to keep in tip top condition, and something that may be worth something in the future.I came across this picture in the week, and I absolutly loved it
Pre-Production Velar badged Range Rover with AWDC, LRE and other plates on it, and in its natural environment with MTs
Just curious - why would you prefer a pre-soft-dash model - rather than one of the very last soft-dash models(94ish?)
Thats what I'm looking for!
dealmaker said:
Mister.T
Just curious - why would you prefer a pre-soft-dash model - rather than one of the very last soft-dash models(94ish?)
Thats what I'm looking for!
I prefer the pre-soft touch in all honesty, the soft touch has been pretty much lifted from a top end Discovery with the same dials etc. I know the pre-soft touch dash isn't entirely free from Discovery/Metro bits either, but I just happen to prefer the pre soft-touch. Also when I sit in them, I feel a bit too low down, where everything has been bought up in order to make everything easier to use/read.Just curious - why would you prefer a pre-soft-dash model - rather than one of the very last soft-dash models(94ish?)
Thats what I'm looking for!
Pre Soft Touch Dash (post '89-90 facelift with nicer seats and better dials)
Post
This is a Disco ES interior compared to a Soft Touch Range Rover
RR -
Disco -
I am a huge Land Rover/Rangie Fan, and I would never turn one down. Make no mistake, I do like it, but if given the choice I would have to opt for an earlier model.
At the end of the day, each to their own. Its not my opinion that matters, your the one wishing to part with your hard-earned
Wishing you all the best, and I do hope you get one ETA - pic tags
Edited by mister.t on Monday 19th January 23:42
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