This two-door Range Rover Classic ‘Suffix D’ is a solid example of the ground-breaking ‘go anywhere’ classic 4x4, which benefits from a recent major service. Under the bonnet sits a 3.5-litre V8 producing approximately 130bhp, which is sent to all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The five-figure odometer indicates 21,254 kilometres, however this is not warranted. This right-hand driver Range Rover Classic ‘Suffix D’ is reported to have been retrimmed and repainted during its lifetime, and features some updated parts. The original Range Rover was launched in 1970 and created a revolutionary concept, combining permanent four-wheel drive, a spacious and luxurious cabin, and a 3.5-ton towing capacity with a superlative balance of both off-road agility and on-road refinement. Released in April 1975 ‘Suffix D’ examples featured several desirable updates over earlier cars, including improved carburettors, interior lighting, and transmission tunnel trim. Originally painted red, this example has been resprayed black, and the cabin has been retrimmed in black diamond-quilted leather. It rides on a set of 16-inch black-painted steel wheels, shod in Falken Wildpeak A/T tyres. The car appears to have been fitted with an aftermarket exhaust system, suspension dampers, an aftermarket ‘pancake’ air filter housing, and LED front light units. The original stereo has been replaced with a Pioneer CD player head unit with auxiliary, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, linked to non-standard Pioneer door speakers. The vehicle will be accompanied by some invoices relating to its maintenance during the seller’s two-year ownership, including mechanical maintenance and the invoice for the car’s interior retrim, as well as two sets of keys, and a replacement carpet for the area between the front seats. The repainted black paintwork is described by the seller as being in good condition, though there are various small chips and scratches around the vehicle, as well as small holes on the leading edge of the bonnet where the original badging was likely affixed, hazing on the light lenses, and bubbling on the rear window frame, as well as bubbling above the side windows. The rubber window seals are also dry and cracking. Inside, the cabin presents well, with the seats having been reupholstered during the owner’s time with the car. The original controls are in good order given the car’s age, but the upper section of the dashboard does not seem to line up well to the right of the steering wheel, there is a hole drilled in the dash beside the rear wiper switch, the instrument binnacle is chipped and cracked, and the rear interior light lens is missing. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults. This Range Rover’s latest service was carried out in June 2022 at an indicated 28,880 km by Graeme Cooper Automotive. The work comprised of a major service with an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the spark plugs and the brakes. The original Range Rover is well-regarded as the foundation of the luxury off-roader. Dating from 1977, this rare two-door ‘Suffix D’ model has been well cared-for by its owner of the last two years. Now said to be in fine mechanical health and featuring an appealing leather-trimmed interior, this example is ready to drive and enjoy immediately, or could be brought up to an even higher standard following some further cosmetic attention. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.