Unexpected Purchase! My New 1991 Range Rover Classic - The Best 4x4xFar

[@brocklyons9313]

Not a starter car. Truly a finisher car.

[@xgame8888]

That is my first car 😂

[@alisaleh2509]

Truely best SUV ever made, Atlantic British has all its original parts

[@Trades46]

I was never too big a fan of SUVs, but I always had a soft spot for the Range Rover. It is such a simple yet stylish shape which is timeless. No wonder they can keep the same profile for nearly 50 years and it still looks good today.

[@jonzo22]

That's pretty cool. Definitely a unique car you don't see every day. I'm a fan of boxy square looking 1990s cars

[@rzu7120]

With big windows, and good visibility.

[@BaldBlackBearded]

ABSOLUTELY

[@alister_grigg]

I did 85,000 miles in a '96 Discovery which is essentially the same vehicle underneath. Very, very capable and a great thing off road. Only thing is you're going to get to know gas stations really well; we averaged 10mpg over the last couple of years using it around town. On the highway it's fine so long as you keep speeds down below 70mph, above that mileage suffers noticeably. But like I say, great trucks to use and really capable.

[@aakash15sharma]

You are going to love driving it!! as you said, its not super powerfull nor agressive but its a classic. I got one recently from 89, enjoying each and every bit on it as im restoring it.

[@alisaleh2509]

I think this is the cleanest Range rover classic in USA

[@brucelumsden94]

Used to be plenty of RR classics in Australia. I wanted to buy one similar to yours but in the past two years good ones have dried up and what is left is crazily experience. Look after it as it looks to be in excellent condition. Try to keep it original, that is what I would do if it was mine.

[@allterrainrandy2587]

4.2 came in the lwb only. That thing is really clean.

[@stephenwensley]

I think that was the only option in the US in later years, in the UK where smaller cars are more suited to our roads & towns the 3.9 was available right to the end.

[@allterrainrandy2587]

@@stephenwensley I don't know about the UK market. In the US it was the 3.5 in the short wheelbase, for 1987 and 88, and the 3.9 from 1989 until 1995 and the 4.2 in the lwb, from 1993-1995.

[@aaronwermers4160]

Oh man how did this sneak away from my backyard?!?!?! Live only minutes from Bailey. Enjoy it!! I love my RRC's

[@CatchingPlanes]

Just got the exact car and year. She's coming from Oregon to her new home in California. It's a 3.9L V8 as well and just saw in the photos she's got the same break system. Looking forward to seeing updates as I'm following you down the road

[@KN-lq4zv]

Never had an issue with the Range Rover I had, great car

[@DarkAndvari]

What a cool vehicle, enjoy it to the fullest!

[@andrewg9236]

You've got a gem. Keep it.👍

[@ianfrancisledesma4431]

Very nice condition...I have a beat up '91 I use mainly for fishing..the salt environment has taken a toll on the old girl..I've discovered drinks fit snugly in the crevice between the seat and the center console. Love my rover, it's been reliable for me, starts every time though I only get 10 miles to the gallon.

[@bobhawkey3783]

Great find! She's gorgeous. Range Rover is ok too.

[@gary53]

So clean...like showroom condition... 4.6L on later models

[@alisaleh2509]

From a previous owner even if u get the Trans, Transfercase rebuilt they ll still make some noise, do not worry they ll drive for 1000s of miles with tbis clonking noise its normal for a range rover

[@johnkemple]

Proper wheel base length? ...lol Have the chain replaced in the transfer case. New viscous couplers are available from Ashcroft transmissions in the UK. I took the Borg Warner out and went for the lt 230 all gear T-case. The next thing will be the heater core, it will burst and leak. 12 hour job to do right. Order a new heater core from "the Brassworks" in paso robles California. he has them now. They are all copper and brass. no plastic or aluminum..Then get the radiator re-cored before it causes your head gaskets to go. Other than that I have had my 94 for 12 years...trust me, they never got the maintenance they needed...The anti freeze needs to be changed at least yearly before it eats the aluminum and deposits it in the copper radiator.

[@omostim2385]

Was not expecting this. I love it. I regret not buying a RR classic when they were cheap🙈

[@morganBH]

Yup. I missed out on a $4000 p38 with 65k miles and I am kicking myself. P38 has got to be my fav. Classic comes in at second for me.

[@omostim2385]

@@morganBH The P38 is my favorite too. First time I saw one was in Al Rashid mall in Saudi Arabia in the 90s. To me it looked like if Mercedes of the 80s/90s made an suv(we know how that actually turned out🙈lol) I put off getting one a couple times and got other cars I thought would be more sensible choices(X5,SL, Eclass,7series, etc) if I find one or a classic cheap enough and in fair condition I’m going for it.

[@morganBH]

@@omostim2385 hell yeah! Good luck on your search!

[@xrotaryguy]

Hopefully it came with a high-quality, hard wood filing cabinet. You're gonna need it!

[@mikemike690]

They never did a LSE/County LWB or Vogue SE in manual, it was only ever the standard models or the Vogue models

[@Josh-179]

Have to wonder if it was repainted. Looks too good for 188K.

[@fergalcummins3775]

Really enjoyable video. I love your enthusiasm. Keep that RR stock. A manual would be more fun. Safe travelling.

[@kd7lxl]

How could you not know Sprouts!? It's the best. We used to live just down the road. I would ride my bike down to pick up a six pack from the liquor store next door. We miss Fort Collins, mostly the beer.

[@vladansretenovic1952]

Beautiful and classy car, so “old money” car beautiful condition…

[@dylanmcruse]

Dennis, from it's always sunny, would like to buy you a beer.

[@grm2pgr]

Good choice Kyle. I had a 3.9 Range Rover Vogue (my third RR in succession) which I bought new in April 1991 and sold in May 2000 with 94000 miles on the clock. Full UK spec it was a great car and mechanically unbreakable but very badly built ( the sun visor fell off in to my lap as I drove it back from the dealer from which I bought it !!) and the panel fit very poor. Regrettably pretty unreliable too like most Land Rovers - e.g three set of replacement electric door locks - although I had most problems sorted before it came out of warranty. Sold it mainly because of the fuel consumption - gas is currently approx $11 a gallon here in the UK! - so I followed it with two diesel Discoveries (3 and 4) and currently a diesel Discovery Sport with a PHEV on order. Second car for local driving is a 120Ah BMW i3 so I also understand your enthusiasm for this car too.

[@Darrenraitt]

What a find, love it..... ❤

[@zon3884]

You pulled in to the station on empty, gas or electrons, in the out of spec motor style . Hahaha!!!!!

[@richmahoney4637]

Best way to warm it up to the floor said no one ever in a 30 years old Range Rover lol 😂

[@GD-wl7os]

Pretty sure thats the same model I had to pull out the gearbox while an apprentice mechanic (with supervision). The best part was pulling out the interior in order to remove the gearbox out through one of the doors with an engine hoist.

[@mattluszczak8095]

What? They come out through the bottom. Its not a series land rover

[@marccurzon]

@@mattluszczak8095 you can lower the gearbox and transferbox together with a hoist through the gearstick hole if you like. I prefer to make a special shaped wooden bracket to help a transmission jack hold the awkwardly shaped gearbox and transferbox.

[@benalexander1000]

Welcome to the club! Nice looking car - looks a lot like Dustin Hoffman’s car

[@djy69]

You've lost your damn mind bro 🤣😂

[@sandraervin4037]

Would love to see a video of your new Range Rover up either Mt Evans or Old Fall River Road in RMNP…..that would be so fitting for your new car addition.

[@tom_hoots]

Kyle Conner bought a personal vehicle WITHOUT A CUP HOLDER?? "Oh, the humanity!"

[@garciariver1]

It has two cup holders. They are under the cubby box door.

[@jimmyzamp6298]

My family owned 2 of these during the 90s. Spent lots of time at the dealer fixing all the problems.The 1990 was a total money pit but it was a nice driving SUV that could get you through any snowstorm.The V8 was way under powered and used a qt of oil every 1000 miles from new.The wire harness fire at 2 months of ownership should have been a clue. My dad always had it serviced at the dealer and probably spent more on repairs in the 10 years he owned it that the vehicle cost.The 2000 model was a lot better till the air ride went and that was a big expense.Any way glad yours seems to be in great shape and well serviced. Hope you have deep pockets and know a good mechanic who fixes these.

[@marccurzon]

My family has had a 94 LWB since '97 and for 270k miles. Its been the most reliable car that I've ever heard of including the air suspension with no unusual issues parts are still easier to get than for my friends 7 year old comparatively unreliable honda. The only wiring harness issue was when the fuel pump went out and it melted the wire between it and the inertia switch. Whenever someone drives my rover the comment on the incredible power. I've heard that the timing gears had an inconsistent timing at manufacture and many left the factory with retarded cam timing and were slow as hell and others had advanced timing and were fast. Also the timing chain must be replaced every 60k miles or it will be stretched and the engine will be a dog. The car is a very basic truck with a gm engine, zf box and a borg warner tcase essentially from a lincoln navigator, mostly non metric bolts and diagnostic systems that flash out codes so no readers are needed. Maintenance is easily done by any mechanic who works on American trucks.

[@jimmyzamp6298]

@@marccurzon Glad you have had a good ownership experience.They are very cool SUVs .The 94 had an increase in displacement and torque and hp from 178 to 200 and torque up to 251 which I am sure helped with the power. And yes the rover V8 is actually a Buick engine.Our 2001 had the BMW V8 and was a more refined vehicle all around. Never had engine problems with either one other than the oil consumption in the 1990.As for a unreliable Honda never heard that one.My 2003 element has well over 200,000 and only have replaced the starter. Does not use a drop of oil and Honda has every part for it usually in stock. It's no Range rover though.Keep on trucking.

[@voodoo-rides]

And so the breakdown countdown begins

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Good luck!

[@RichVonWinkle]

Great purchase!

[@vincentpoole7588]

OSR. Congratulations with "Judy" ! 'Dick Cepek Tires' offer alternative rubber for these old school Rangies, if they're still made Stateside ? V.

[@tomelroy]

They will do 100mph+…..at least across Wyoming on i80!

[@samuelfriden]

That's one beautiful suv

[@hbuniotto]

Would you mind sharing ballpark how much you paid for it? I am looking for one now and haven’t found one in good condition.

[@alexixwb]

Stunning 🤩

[@AndrewNC22]

Hello Kyle, It seems the instrument cluster face panel is dislodged. You can notice it from the passenger's side. Hopefully a snappy fix.

[@garyclark6747]

Awesome canopy for taking a mountain cruise during sunset to bring in the Vista. #slimpillar

[@ebernier797]

Nice haircut!

[@RoverLanding-Adventures]

Try JC's British & 4x4 for a full service. A very good shop that may be closer to you than Colorado Springs.

[@PatrickWarnVT]

Weren't Range Rovers aluminum bodied? Might explain the lack of rust.

[@joaodelgado1965]

Very Nice Range and combo Can you tell me the name/code of the extra Hella lights on the brush-guard?

[@emoya2831]

So what happened to Judy the RRClassic after this first video?

[@RoveFans]

Adjust the hand brake before it breaks the cubby box by mistake

[@thesolojourney8955]

I want one in Silver!!!!!😍

[@daler2577]

Have a look at a channel called Church House Classics, He is based in the UK and his very informative about fixing things on your classic. His language is a little colourful mind!

[@ALRinaldi]

I love the 4x4xFar ism... :D

[@stephenhorgan7668]

most collectors are shipping these to England, where theyre getting used for spares for wealthy blokes who need parts; interiors, headliners, glass, rims, drivelines... rotted, rusted busted Classics are rare now.. breakers, spare parts... hard to get a roach for $2500 now... the cat is out of the bag now..

[@gbphil]

Off-road it and see if it lives up to the moniker “The best 4x4xfar”.

[@ghettomist1575]

That has been proven. All those old camel trophy videos back that up. Your right tho, I hope he does take it moderately off road, it would be a shame if it stayed on the streets.

[@ThatCivilGuy]

I’ve been watching for a good RRC for a while now, hopefully this doesn’t supercharge the market!

[@JonesHyatt]

If you need original parts go to Atlantic British or rovers north they have almost all the parts you need how i know is i have a 1992 model.

[@michaelnugara1]

Very nice classic mate. Congrats. Listen to your very wise wife. Changing it to electric would be sacrilegious. Please don't Thanks for sharing

[@lifeisfuneh]

I can see love/hate relationship in your future! :) 3:26 I was almost betting it died .... but due to failure... you get lucky once in the while, don't get used to it :)

[@S.1-I-I-1-1]

Hey Kyle, just for information, this isn't a Range Rover "Classic". The Range Rover Classic was a run-out model. In March 1994, Land Rover introduced the last major change to the Range Rover of that era. Built from 1994 to 1996 the interior was upgraded to receive a soft feel dashboard - based on the recently facelifted Discovery, and with switchgear from the Rover 800.

[@uklmngubane5661]

power steering wow

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Sold the Tesla for a big old ICE SUV. 😁

[@o751106]

nice ride!

[@MSRAMBO357]

I have 1992 for sale in Dallas Texas. Run and drive but need brakes fixed. $3000

[@rzu7120]

Did it come stock with the green dash lights, or did someone replace the original bulbs?

[@hossein3867]

Classics were always green

[@theredmonkey]

Its too nice of an example to convert, find a clapped out one to convert to EV.

[@trainman665]

These are definitely known for their engine.

[@geraldorigo8854]

We’ll take it to our first drive to the gas station, V8s are thirsty :)l

[@timothypeters1775]

I had a LWB for a while in the mid 90's. I was fun but horrendously unreliable. Hope this one is sorted, and it looks good.

[@donnelleeustache4549]

IL put a gm motor block in it

[@markwilliams5654]

It would cost equivalent 150 USD to fill that up in England

[@RAJohnson713]

How much did you pay for it?

[@hungryboy424]

Mine was a complete money pit, worst thing i've owned. Good job you have loads of cash, you will need it ;)

[@ts7902]

It looks gorgeous and I love it… OTH it’s like the most unreliable car… ever. A genuine money pit. But damn it’s cool 😎

[@paulcunniff9978]

This will not end well

[@Coordinator61]

Looking good but take the hidious bushbar off and the side steps. These Jeep things do not belong an a classic RR. And beware for agressive tires. Its ruins the ride of a RRC. If you drive only onroad go for nice Good Years or Michelins. But you are in love now but will start hating it when it goes wrong and it will sadly. Early EFI systems are a bit.. to repair plus spares are difficult.

[@CourtneyThompsonPemberton]

If your going to convert I'd be curious to see what rich rebuilds would do with it.

[@RoveFans]

That has a 4 speed transmission. 3 used to be the early 80's 4 doors only.

[@mcatlow8]

People make me sick talking about converting classic cars into an electric. Funny thing is after converting them they are never as cool.

[@classic-4x4]

Nice rover but with 18000+ you have to prepare your self with lots of issue, the transmission has 4 speed I do have 6 rovers 4 LWB 1995 and 2 SWB as well you have to take care of them all the time but they are nice cars

[@lakefiftyseven]

I don't like the sound of the engine.... Mabey a new after market pipe? If you need to redo the tranny I would say go electric....The new tires will help it's looks, maybe a lift kit too? Don't like the brush guard.....it covers up the Range Rover badge for one thing......and just not needed too......no hard feeling but I don't like it in general.......lol...on the brighter side Allissa looks great in the E Tron.

[@duotronicnone4572]

Hey Kyle, I don't know if you care about this or not, but you might blur out your house number since you don't make a secret of the town you're in. People are weird, and I've seen that other KZbinrs have had unwanted visitors to their homes.

[@rosmarin2438]

First and best dressed.

[@stephenwensley]

100% convert it to electric!

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️🤟

[@mts982]

man i thought you were ev only guy. letting me down.

[@aaronhodgman]

You haven't watched many videos if you thought that.

[@mts982]

@@aaronhodgman ive watched tons.

[@_shreyash_anand]

Stick a manual in it man. Deserves a manual

[@mgcusson]

This is not a Starter car

[@rolandmogle9671]

Love the Range Rover and of course it should be converted to electric !

[@briancornish5857]

No.. Go Hydrogen...You'll need water for your next cup of tea 🫖🇬🇧🫖

[@markwilliams5654]

Your fuel is so cheap compared to England

[@Josh-179]

It was $2/gal under Trump. It's now the highest in history.

[@markwilliams5654]

It was bad new and is terrible now burn it

[@cnharitos]

"Thanks for joining me in my new Range Rover." ***"Thanks for joining me and Alyssa in our new Range Rover." 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@davidws5439]

1991 POS. What is the steel thing on a ring that you stabbed I'm the steering column, then all the pollution and noise started. Money pit. Not impressed 😕

[@KyleConner]

In my world I can celebrate the past while embracing the future!

[@Chrisb8s]

@@KyleConner that’s nice. I have a rotary phone at home too. :)

[@TotallyJoel]

Relax dude

[@Johnnyb418]

Lol what a Debbie downer you are.

[@Cornelius87]

Try not being so grumpy, probably worse for your health than air pollution.

[@benalexander1000]

Welcome to the club! Nice looking car - looks a lot like Dustin Hoffman’s car