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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1981 Range Rover 3-Door 3.9-Litre
1981 Range Rover 3-Door 3.9-Litre
Lot Number: 206
1981 Range Rover 3-Door 3.9-Litre
Beautifully presented 1981 classic featuring 3.9-litres and a 5-speed manual gearbox.
- Sold for: £38,813
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd at 12:00:00 GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Sahara Dust -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
222 LXB -
ODOMETER READING
23708 Miles
SUMMARY
Beautifully presented 1981 classic featuring 3.9-litres and a 5-speed manual gearbox.
DESCRIPTION
- This is an original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive Range Rover, first registered on 10/03/1981
- Subject to a comprehensive, panels-off, bare-metal restoration and now finished in Sahara Dust with a Palomino interior
- The ethos of the restoration was to create a superbly finished Classic Range Rover but not be restricted by the straightjacket of chasing total originality
- Consequently, the car was fitted with a 3.9-litre V8 Rover with an R380 5-speed gearbox, electronic ignition, power steering, Blaupunkt hands-free phone radio, electric cooling fans etc.
- Full details of the rebuild and refurb are in the Sellers Ratings
- A glance at the attached images and a look through the car's history file will confirm the level of investment in this superbly presented early Range Rover, which could not be replicated for anywhere near our guide
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 206
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- RANGE ROVER
- Registration Number
- 222 LXB
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- LHABV1AA105077
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Sahara Dust
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
107 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Complete panels off bare metal respray. Refurbished door frames. Refurbished bumpers. New headlamps.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Reconditioned front and rear seat frames. New front seat foams and covers. New headliner with added sunglasses storage. New wool carpets including original rubber mats. New interior trims an panels.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The engine is a 3.9 Rover V8. Engine and gearboxes fully serviced. Rebuilt hif 44 su carburettors. Refurbished radiator. New battery. New water pump. New timing chain and gears. New distributor. New leads and cap. New electronic ignition system. Electric cooling fans New thermostat. New alternator.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Gearbox is an r380 5 speed.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Chassis refurbished and dinotrol rust protection applied. Front and rear axles refurbished. Front and rear brakes overhauled. 5 new Pirelli scorpion tyres. 5 fully refurbished wheels. New road springs 1 inch lowered. Overhauled power steering. Stainless exhaust system.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Blaupunkt hands free phone radio.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Box file included containing many invoices over the years with some photos.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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