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Land Rover : Range Rover Retro Custom**1977**flm Panelcraft Replica on 2040-cars
Year:1988
Mileage:78982
Color:
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.5L V-8
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:OWNER
Engine:3.5L V-8
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:OWNER
VIN: SALHV1147JA320707
Year: 1988
Sub Model: PANELCRAFT RETRO
Make: Land Rover
Exterior Color: DEVOS WHITE
Model: Range Rover
Interior Color: ELEPHANT GRAY
Trim: 4-DOOR
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: ZF 4SPEED AUTO
Mileage: 78,982
Sub Model: PANELCRAFT RETRO
Make: Land Rover
Exterior Color: DEVOS WHITE
Model: Range Rover
Interior Color: ELEPHANT GRAY
Trim: 4-DOOR
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: ZF 4SPEED AUTO
Mileage: 78,982
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
*****************************************RANGE ROVER FLM PANELCRAFT RETRO REPLICA INFO***************************************
If you are like me and you LOVE the style, performance, capability and legacy of the Range Rover Classic, then you will no doubt appreciate this Range Rover Panelcraft Custom Replica Retro, which has all of the distinction you could ever ask for with one of these. What a journey I have had with this Range Rover Classic. It has been a real labor of love and I feel it shows in the detailed parts selection and fitting. I really love this car and it has been an absolute pleasure to own, build and drive. My three children have enjoyed the distinction of being know as "The cool car family" kids. I have enjoyed the countless people giving me the thumbs up, other Land Rover enthusiasts tracking me down for questions and those who want to have their picture taken with it- yes there have been a few. Its even been featured on Range-Rover-classic dot com website as a true one of a kind car. So with heavy heart and a kind hand Im offering this car for sale.
This vehicle is an absolute pleasure to drive. It is a great everyday car and has a new rebuilt bullet prof Land Rover V-8. As I have mentioned, I have spent a great amount of time and money sourcing parts from the 25 years of production run-1970 Velar-1994- for the Range Rover Classic. I cant wait to drive it everyday, and the first thing I look at- after my wife and three kids- is this car sitting in the parking pad. It all started when i saw a 1970 Range Rover 2-door.
Being a 1988 SWB Its the closest car to the original Range Rover Classic 2-door. The wheel base, chassis, motor, all exterior panels are identical so it was a excellent platform in which to start. 2-Door Range Rovers are the original and it wasn't until 1979 that they started making them in 4-door with the same wheel base. You could have the car converted to 4-door prior by various coach builders and that why I choose the FLM Panelcraft car to base my build on. I researched this 1977 Panelcraft 4-door conversion Range Rover for about 6 months before I started my search for parts.
Aesthetics:
I had a blast finding parts on various sites. All my period correct parts are from 1977 or older Range Rovers from the UK, so I began on eBay dot Uk and worked my way through other UK online parts suppliers such as Holden, John Craddock and Britishparts to name a few good ones. I first tried to get parts from US sources but most only sold 1988 parts; the first production year sold in the US market, All parts are Genuine Range Rover parts and mostly New Old Stock. It was a delight to recieve a new part. All parts are UK spec, no North American Spec at all and what a parts list.
I started with all 1977 or earlier period correct parts and the first was The Rostyle Wheels, and its rolled from there. These exterior parts included: Raised metal period correct letters on front hood and back tailgate spelling R-A-N-G-E--R-O-V-E-R, Wingard Bonnett Mirrors (NOS), aluminum vertical slotted grill, aluminum head light surrounds, 1977 steel bumper, UK spec side marker lights/housing (NOS and very rare), Scuttle (Range Rover) aluminum badges, exposed gas cap housing (NOS), gas cap (NOS), rear brake/turn signal lights and housing (NOS), By Land Rover aluminum Badge period correct and NOS, and the last exterior part was the extremely hard to find Drop down aluminum License plate holder. With all these parts on it looked amazing and absolutely period correct. Now for the interior.
This was interesting. Where the exterior required mostly unbolt and bolt on the new old stock parts the interior required some rewiring and thats always interesting on a British Car. While its not complete, I began with these period correct parts: The three spoke steering wheel, Radiomobile radio, Speedometer/Gas/Water Temp Binacle dash, period correct steering cover with period correct signal switches, headlight switches and wiper switches. A complete new center lower dash with Oil gauge, Clock, Oil Temp gauge, and Voltage. The lower dash also included the Heater switches and period correct heater switch cover and instructional plate on how to engage the center locking differential. The interior Spare tire cover is a crazy hard to find NEW OLD STOCK (NOS) Vinyl tire cover. At this point I required a bit of research as to what to do with the power window switches and the auto selector. After painstakingly searching the web, I found a Company that used to covert manual Range Rovers to Automatic transmission. I actually found the period correct gear selector cover!! That was an awesome find. In regards to the power window switches, I based my box on the PanelCraft 4-door conversion that also featured power windows and made the exact same box that houses the switches. At this point, I felt it time to address the motor. For this I could rebuild it to be an efficient reliable motor.
I completely rebuilt the 3.5L; period correct, engine down to the block. For this new parts where sourced from Atlantic British and these included New: pistons, piston rods, Bearings, cam, planing the block and heads, steering pump, oil pump, water pump, timing chain, tappets, and all nuts, bolts and belts. The motors produces 150-155 BHP. The car is heavy and its not fast but the motor has been restored to factory specs and has a ton of torque. Its extremely smooth motor and runs so nice. It currently has 4,982 miles on the new motor. I used break in oil for the proper amount of miles and then changed it to Conventional 10W40 and I suggest you do the same. Its a older designed motor and synthetics are- and this sounds funny- too slippery. Ive always used Amsoil in my other cars but for conventional I recommend, Castrol or Mobile. I have babied this car so there has never been and off roading, I know its capable, but I wanted this for the looks not the capabilities. When I removed the engine I used POR15 satin black To treat the interior firewall and chassis. POR is fantastic and is used to prohibit rust from developing. The body is good and straight.
All the exterior panels are aluminum. The hood and tailgate being the exception. No rust on them. The floor pan on driver side and passenger side have two small holes that will need to be addressed in the future but I cleared it of rust and used POR15 for the floor pans to prevent more erosion. One thing Im not is a welder, but again its not in need of replacing immediately. I have constantly kept vigil with POR15 on the chassis and all Metal parts. The chassis is in excellent condition straight and true
On the chassis, I have replaced the four coil springs, all rear bushings, new panhard rod bushings rear, all front bushings, new panhard rod bushings front, steering linkage, new pitman arm, new lower tie rod ends, new upper tie rod end, new steering box, new steering damper and tires.
I have identified just about all of the facts regarding improvements made but I am happy to answer any questions that you may have as well. As a Range Rover Classic enthusiast and collector please ask any question. I enjoy answering them.
I am confident that this vehicle will serve you no matter what your plans are for it and as it is one of a kind, it will do so with all of the distinction and performance that no other Range Rover Classic has! It has been a part of my family and we all will greatly miss it, but its time for someone else to enjoy it and continue its legacy, its ongoing.
By bidding on this vehicle, or by purchasing this vehicle, you agree with and are bound by the following-
You must resolve all questions prior to bidding. Payment in full is required within 3 days of end of sale. Bank transfers, Money orders and personal checks are preferred. If payment is made by personal check I will transfer the title once check has cleared.
Its a nice tight strong Range Rover that is sold as is, with no warranty.Please remember that this is a TWENTY FIVE YEAR old USED British truck with over 78,000 miles. This vehicle will not be perfect. Please expect the vehicle to have defects, and or wear and tear appropriate for its age.
On Jan-28-13 at 12:53:22 PST, seller added the following information:
UPON SALE PERSON(S) ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN BILL OF SALE THAT CAR IS AS-IS, WHERE IS.
On Feb-01-13 at 13:44:47 PST, seller added the following information:
Please Note the free Carfax report, NOTE THIS CAR IS CURRENTLY TITLED AS A HISTORICAL COLLECTOR CAR AND IS OLDER THAN 25 YEARS AND THEREFORE MILAGE EXEMPT IN CERTAIN STATES. PLEASE NOTE THE MAJOR OVERHAULED ENGINE HAS 4K MILES.
THE COLLECTOR RETRO ODOMETER BINNACLE CURRENTLY READS 78626 AND WAS BOUGHT FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH THOSE MILES AND IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CARS 4000 MILE REBUILD MOTOR.
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