Range Rover Classic back from restoration 'lite'

[ClaphamGT3]

After six months of structural work, suspension overhaul and and full bodywork, picked the old hector up today - VERY pleased with the results!!


Big thanks to Jonathan Churchill and his team at Churchill Restorations in Hanbury; the results are awesome!

Edited by ClaphamGT3 on Saturday 9th August 19:00

[golfer19]

Absolutely gorgeous .

[ClaphamGT3]

golfer19 said:

Absolutely gorgeous .

Thanks!

[MrsF]

Wow that is stunning. Always been a fan of the Classic Range Rover. We had a C plate Vogue back in the 90's which wasn't in bad condition, it's funny actually I can still remember the reg plate. C811 PCN, so obviously a memorable car.

[Shaw Tarse]

I'm not convinced that it looks good, may be post a few more pics?

[0a]

That looks so good!

[soxboy]

That looks absolutely fantastic, I do love these earlier 4door models. With prices for 2 door models going quite mad these are sure to follow, albeit hopefully not quite as much so they're at least still affordable to me!

[BLUETHUNDER]

Very nice job. Credit to your determination.

[StonetheCrows]

Love the steel wheels, whats the deal with the front doors, are they exposed hinges ?

[soxboy]

StonetheCrows said:

Love the steel wheels, whats the deal with the front doors, are they exposed hinges ?

Yup, although hinges hidden in later models. Also, extra geek points for spotting this is an earlier 4 door by the separate locks on the front doors.

[anonymous-user]

Congratulations. Fit of the passenger door looks a bit out - or is it just the light.

[ClaphamGT3]

drmark said:

Congratulations. Fit of the passenger door looks a bit out - or is it just the light.

Mainly the light although panel fit is, as I requested, to original factory standards!

[Moycie]

Looks great. Love the look, and the rostyle wheels suit it so well. This is not helping me resist finding a RRC!

[DKL]

Thanks I needed that. Looks cracking and now its been apart you know its good for another 20 years.


Mine is still mid transformation and last time I saw it it looked like this.




so I'll be pleased when it reappears sometime in September!

[TooMany2cvs]

DKL said:

Mine is still mid transformation and last time I saw it it looked like this.

Eeek!
That's not "transformation" required, that's "resuscitation"...

[DKL]

TooMany2cvs said:

Eeek!
That's not "transformation" required, that's "resuscitation"...

I wondered why it leaked. Now I know!

[anonymous-user]

ClaphamGT3 said:

Mainly the light although panel fit is, as I requested, to original factory standards!

[MGZTV8]

That is just stunning.

Having been the proud owner of an L322 Rangie for most of this year I can definitely see the appeal in a classic now.

Look after her. She deserves it!

[wildcat45]

Sometimes function and form come together and it just looks right. This is a perfect escape. Beautifully proportioned lines and full marks for the Rostyles.

I remember sitting in a brand new one in silver in I guess 1981. Seats made out of teddy bear fur.

You are a lucky man. I hope you get many years of pleasure out of her.

[DonkeyApple]

Lovely. The early 80's Rangies after the 79/80 changes and before the 85 are my favourite.

They retain the cleaness of the original with the vertical grill and bare steel bumpers an no body kit but receive a set of mod cons that make them completely useable everyday from rear wiper and washer to door mirrors, aircon and other odds and sods.