KEY FACTS 

• This 1980 Range Rover has been well maintained throughout its lifetime with only some minor changes from the original specifications.
• The car is powered by a 135hp 3.5-litre Rover V8, coupled to a four-speed manual transmission with constant four-wheel drive and high- low ratio transfer case. A vacuum operated centre diff’ lock is also standard. The odometer shows 48,000 km but the actual milage is an authentic 148,000 km. Aspiration is via the original twin carburettors, however the bulky oil filled air cleaners have been replaced with compact units.

• Manufactured in Range Rover’s Solihull, England, factory, as a CKD kit, (Completely Knocked Down) it was subsequently exported to the Australian market, assembled there, and sold to the original owner in August 1980 by Leyland Australia in Penrith New South Wales  

• It was purchased in 1995 by the current (2nd) owner and has now been in their possession for around 29 years.  

• The chassis and engine numbers are confirmed to be matching. 

• The car has always been garaged, both by the original owner and the current owner, and consequently it is rust free. 
• The vehicle is currently registered with New South Wales historic plates and is used infrequently on weekend drives and club events. 

CONDITION 

• The paintwork is original Bahama Gold and is in very good condition with some minor chip repairs and other small blemishes. The bonnet and the bumper bars have however been re-sprayed. Overall, the car is in excellent condition with an authentic ‘patina’. It is a head turner for ‘those who know’, when out in public.
• Overall, the interior presents extremely well. The original dashboard plastics and switchgear controls are in very good order as are the original steering wheel, instruments, cubby box and the ashtray between the front seats. The door cards have been replaced. The seats however do need to be fully refurbished with the seat covers currently hiding the sins. The original floor mats and lower trims have been replaced with new black and grey themed carpet and rubber matting.

• It rides on original specification 16-inch steel wheels, recently powder coated and shod with brand new A/T tyres.  

• Dealer-fitted options include a tow bar, air conditioning, oil cooler, exhaust extractor manifolds and electronic pointless ignition. The bull bar is of the style fitted to the original Camel Trophy vehicles.

• This model has automatic choke carburettors and meet the Australian emission control regulations for detoxed engines at that time. 

• The cargo bay has the original factory-fitted two-piece soundproof mat under the carpet, which is rare to find preserved in a car of this vintage.  

• All major drive functions are original and work well. Forward and reverse gears engage easily, low range selection works smoothly, the centre diff’ lock is fully functional together with the indication. The hand brake engages correctly, and the indication is functional.
• The power steering system is fully functional with no leaks.  There is no detectable backlash present at the steering wheel.

• The body is straight and is all original, with no evidence of rust, or past accident repair. 

• The chassis is straight and fully original with no rust, no damage, modifications, or repairs.  

• All the original lights, instruments, controls, and indicators are fully functional. Driving lights and reverse camping lights have been added.
• Included is the functional, near impossible to find, original factory fitted pioneer radio cassette unit, together with the main amplifier, plus manuals.
• The doors close easily and the door locks work correctly from the keys, internal tabs, and the interior and exterior handles. The tailgate closes and seals well, and the lock is fully functional as is the lock on the fuel filler cap. All the windows, front and rear, and quarter vents operate correctly although the passenger side window is a little tight.

• The engine pulls with plenty of power, and steers and tracks extremely well. The AC is currently not working but did work well when gassed up some time ago, the AC compressor, electric clutch and fan are functional as are all the controls.
  The seller is not aware of any other electrical or mechanical issues with the car. 

SERVICE HISTORY 

• The original owner self-serviced the vehicle on a regular basis after the warranty period expired and the current owner is an engineer who has continued the regular service and repairs to date.
• The radiator, carburettors, wheel hubs, wheel bearings, brake callipers, shock absorbers, and power steering have been rebuilt or replaced. 
• The interior roof lining was also replaced.
• The belt driven radiator cooling fan has been removed and replaced with thermostatically controlled fans which have significantly improved cooling when slow running or stuck in city traffic in the severe Australian summers. Restoring back to the original fan and cowling would be a simple and inexpensive exercise
• A tow bar is fitted with an electronic trailer brake controller to allow legal towing of trailers and caravans up to the car’s maximum rating of 4000kg.

SUMMARY  

This Range Rover Classic is a striking well-preserved example of the now rare, two-door series, and was among the batch of vehicles imported to Australia in 1980 in kit form to be built up by the PKC company which had been assembling Land Rovers at their NSW Enfield site since 1956.

Having been well maintained with some minor deviations from the original, this vehicle is an honest, survivor car that can be used immediately as a daily drive.

It also presents an opportunity to easily fully restore it to exact original specifications if one should wish, and it would make a fine addition to any collection of rare British classics.

Accompanying the vehicle are the original owner’s manuals, warranty documents and service manual as well as documentation on all fitted electrics plus an assortment of spare parts.

Happy to facilitate local inspections.

Payment can be arranged through Escrow.com

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Duty as 0% Please confirm this for yourself.

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