1974 Range Rover Classic | JD Classic

A very special 1974 Range Rover!
Tastefully upgraded in period correct colour this range rover has been meticulously restored, to a better standard than original. Arguably the most desirable variation of Range Rover with it’s simple styling and 2 door configuration. Current Celebrity Ownership. One of the finest examples we've seen!
Introduction
The First Range Rover SUV
Power strength and safety
Permanent Four Wheel drive with high and low ratio gear ranges
Coil sprung suspension making a comfortable ride over road and rough terrain
When released a claimed 050mph time of 11 seconds claimed. Potentially more with modern upgrades.
Steel cage with Aluminium exterior panels
Easily operated and undeniably Range Rover tailgates
There is no need to travel light with a Range Rover
Large doors and folding seats not only make this variation of the range rover the most visually appealing but easy to live with and use.
With humble underpinnings the range rover shared the simple yet strong ladder chassis design of the Land Rover but with significantly advanced suspension style that would be later be employed to the 90 and 110 range.
Servo assisted all round disc brakes
With a special self energising ride levelling unit the range rover would keep its composure even under heavy load and towing. A featured that was pioneered by the Range Rover and evident in modern SUVs
Powertrain and transmission
Power is derived from a variation of the long serving and versatile rover V8. Originally beginning in the 1950s a Buick unit the Rover v8 powered iconic British cars right into 2000’s. From MG, Triumph, Land Rover, TVR, Morgan and of course Rover. This aluminium lightweight block has proven it’s reliability, flexibility and tunability from 4x4s to race cars.
In Range Rover variation the V8 was set up with a 8:5:1 compression ratio allowing use of low octane fuels.
With an all Synchromesh gearbox along with a high and low transfer box the power was delivered with the expected controls of any off road vehicle. But increased comfort and style
Gauges
Neat console
Speedo fuel water temp
Illuminated colour panels
Indicator headlamp main beam
Trailer br
Choke
Low oil pressure
Handbrake on
Low petrol light
Data
Colour on Logbook: Lincoln Green
Date of first reg log book: 01/06/1974
UK first reg: 01/09/2014
Previous plate: CNF273M
Imported from: Australia
909 Range Rover With S/Harness RHD
Recent mileage record:
2022: 83585
2021: 83490
2020: 83475
Specs and Detailed Work….
Car has been completely restored
Lhs and rhs Inner panels replaced
Outer floor replaced
Rear floor side panel N/S replaced
Rear inner wheel arches replaced
Base coat PPG
New fuel tank
Carburettors rebuilt
Inlet manifold replaced
Headlamp box
New steering box
Full clutch system replaced
Range rover lettering new old stock
Body was soda blasted to remove any corrosion
Labour of over 40k detailed in the history file. And over 1000 hrs quoted in main part of restoration
Mechanical upgrades
Poly bushes and bump stops all round for better handling and longer lasting bushes
Bilstein shock absorber kit
Bilstein steering damper
New brake callipers Brake Disc & Pad Kit Rear (discsgreen stuff pads) - RA1359 - Aftermarket
Good ridge Braided brake hoses
Upgraded front and rear springs Front pair - Standard Ride Height - RA1350
Halogen conversion kit
Stainless Steel Exhaust?
Interior
Leather seats instead of vinyl
Gun cabinet
Protec supplied audio 2014
Kenwood head unit kdc bt 730.
Clarion amp,
Front 2 way speakers
Rear speakers
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