1988 Range Rover Classic 3.9 EFI Manual Three-Door

Highlights

• Rare three-door V8 Range Rover with a manual gearbox
• Imported from Dubai's favourable climate
• Over £20,000 spent on a refurbishment of age-related items
• Clean underside presentation; reported to have an exceedingly solid chassis
• Now registered on UK plates and will soon qualify for road tax/MOT exemption
• MOT valid until 5 October 2027

The Appeal

Range Rover Classic enthusiasts will have already spotted that this is something quite out of the ordinary. While the earliest Range Rovers were all three-door with manual gearboxes, this configuration became far rarer once the practical four-door bodyshell and easy-to-use automatic gearboxes were introduced. By the late '80s, such a car was almost unheard of. That makes this 1988 example very special indeed. A factory three-door Range Rover Classic with the desirable 3.9 EFI Rover V8 and a five-speed manual gearbox - a considerable upgrade over its 3.5-litre, four-speed manual forbearers.
This example was sourced from Dubai, where the dry climate appears to have served it incredibly well. Following a significant investment in refurbishment, all required maintenance work is said to have been completed. The car's underside is particularly clean, so we urge you to examine the photographs. The vendor describes it as presenting and driving as it should, and the Range Rover looks ready to be enjoyed by its next custodian.

Key Information

• Mileage: 187,000 km (indicated)
• Originally registered in United Kingdom (imported from Dubai, UAE)
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 5 October 2027
• Technical specs: 3.9-litre V8, five-speed manual, 4wd/low-range
• Paperwork: V5C, offered with limited documentation
• Notice to bidders: the private registration plate is not included in the sale but can be available by separate negotiation

The Detail

• Exceedingly well-presented example, clearly subject to significant cosmetic attention
• Period OEM three-spoke alloy wheels
• The car comes with an additional set classic silver steel wheels
• Bridgestone tyres
• Cambrian Grey paintwork in highly presentable order
• Reupholstered interior with retro-inspired scheme/materials
• Exceedingly clean chassis and axles (photographed for your inspection)
• All required maintenance and refurbishment work is stated to have been completed, per the vendor
• The vendor states the vehicle is mechanically in excellent condition
• Reported to have been well looked after throughout its life

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