1990 Land Rover Range Rover "Classic" Three-Door
Description
Today, we recognize Range Rover badging to signify a true go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle that has perfected the luxury SUV format. However, its genesis as a slightly more civilized Land Rover with an exaggerated ride height and an estate body was an unlikely success, initially being shelved in 1958. It wasn’t until Rover noticed the success of the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wagoneer in the U.S. that they decided to resurrect the “Road Rover” concept, with the truck arriving in its production form by 1970. Available as a three-door crossover at launch, the Range Rover was an instant commercial success, and left no doubts about its off-road credibility the following year when it completed the Range Rover British Trans-Americas Expedition from Anchorage, Alaska, to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Known today as the Range Rover “Classic,” first-generation Range Rovers are among the most desirable, of which the three-door models are more desirable still. Recently imported, this three-door, five-speed manual Range Rover is an extremely rare offering never sold in the American market.
RADwood Ready
RADwood is a festival that focuses on the culture and vehicles of the 1980s and 1990s. RADwood, and the “RADwood Era” are now commonly used to reference this period of bodacious automotive history.
Hagerty took stewardship of RADwood in March of 2022 to build on the company’s purpose to save driving and car culture while expanding and supporting inspiring experiences for automotive enthusiasts.
Highlights
Highly sought after three-door body style, never sold in the U.S. market
Iconic first-generation Range Rover which would become the archetype for sports utility vehicles
Delivered new to the original owners in Jaén, Spain, where it remained on their estate for most of its life prior to being imported to the U.S.
Powered by a 3.9-liter V8, paired with a five-speed manual transmission
Presenting in its original Ardennes Green paintwork, the alloy body panels have stood the test of time and remain in excellent condition
The interior has been preserved to the same standard as the exterior, showing no excessive wear on the beige cloth upholstery or the matching carpets
Impressively preserved example with a known, two owner history
Chassis in excellent condition
Displaying 143,129 kilometers, or approximately 88,000 miles at the time of cataloging
Features
16-inch alloy Rostyle-look wheels
Locking center differential
Full time four-wheel drive
Dual-range transfer case
Power steering
Power windows
Air-conditioning
Heated rear window
Split tailgate
Known Flaws
Body imperfections including the following: scratches and holes in the tailgate, scratches and scuffs on the lower portion of the doors and rocker panels, scratch on the roof above the rear wiper, dents on the driver’s side door and rear quarter panel, dent above the driver’s side tail light, small dent near the passenger door handle
Missing rear interior dome light
Wear on the leather shift knob
Some wear and creasing in the cloth upholstery
Included With The Sale
Copies of all import docs and copies of original Spanish title and original tech inspection card
Toolkit, jack and, spare tire
A single key
Original Spanish number plate
Ownership History
Two-owner vehicle boasting a history in Spain prior to being recently imported to the U.S in October 2022 by the seller.
