1990 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 3.9 VOGUE SE

KEY FACTS

• A stylish classic luxury 4x4, fitted with the rare Brooklands body kit, and further modifications to enhance the performance.
• Under the bonnet sits the 3.9-litre Rover V8 producing around 182bhp, coupled with a smooth four-speed automatic transmission.
• It has covered around 17,500 miles since a top-end engine rebuild, also benefits from a comprehensive main dealer service history until its most recent interval.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Range Rover Classic is finished in the handsome Ardennes Green hue – reported to be the favourite of Her Majesty the Queen, among others – and is complemented by the full Westminster Grey leather interior.
• It is fitted with the rare ‘Brooklands’ body kit, featuring deeper sills, and revised front and rear bumpers, which gives the Range Rover a more sporting appearance.
• The car has been upgraded with new vented and drilled brake discs on all four corners, Monroe heavy duty shocks and springs, a tow bar, a louder horn, and high-power headlamps and fog lamps.
• Inside, the cabin also features Bearmach rubber mats, a ten-speaker Sony DAB stereo system, a JBL 600W amplifier, two dash-mounted tweeters and a XPLOD 1000W subwoofer in the boot.
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included, along with a Haynes workshop manual, a few recent maintenance invoices and two keys.

CONDITION

• A few minor dents can be seen in the door panels, along with some surface rust to the front door undersides. Minor repairs have been performed to the edge of the bonnet and the nearside of the bumper.
• The bonnet, front wings, and front bumper were resprayed in February 2021, new front and side indicator lenses were fitted, and the underside was wax oiled and sealed.
• An area of poor paintwork to the passenger side of the boot wing is noticeable, and the roof is a slightly lighter shade of green due to sun exposure.
• Inside, the Westminster Grey upholstery has been fed and treated with dye, now presenting with just a few small creases and no major wear or damage.
• The headlining is in great shape; as are the door cards.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 10 October 2020 at 116,528 miles, which was a pass with five advisories to monitor corroded rear brake pipes, and slight play in the rear wheel bearings, but these have since been rectified.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The engine has covered around 17,500 miles since a top-end rebuild.
• The copper brake lines, ABS pump and brake fluid were renewed in February 2021 at 116,872 miles, also by St Thomas Auto Repairs. At the same time, technicians replaced the engine oil, filter, gearbox oil, brake fluid, air conditioning gas, wiper blades, door check straps, headlight bulbs, horn, HT leads, spark plugs and battery. 
• New front and rear anti-roll bars have recently been fitted.
• The car has superb documented history from 1990 through to 1998, when the odometer showed 99,960 miles from new.

SUMMARY

This Range Rover Classic 3.9 Vogue SE is a very good example of the breed, with a few modifications and some significant recent maintenance and refurbishment. The vendor reports that it drives very smartly, handling and stopping very well thanks to the upgraded suspension and brakes; and would now make a solid choice for anyone seeking a stylish, well-equipped and durable modern classic 4x4 for on or off road purposes.

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