1978 Land Rover Range Rover Classic - Series 1

This two-door Range Rover Classic is almost complete, and would make a good project for someone looking to rejuvenate a desirable British 4x4. One of the first-generation cars, it features a 3.5-litre Rover V8 and four-speed manual transmission. The odometer reads 48,054 km, though this is not warranted, and it is for sale at No Reserve. The car was first registered in August of 1978 and has been with the current owner for one year. It has been stored and has not run in several years. As it is in need of a full restoration, bidders should view the photographs in detail for an overview of likely work required. There is no known accident damage. Some rust is evident throughout, and realistically the body will need to be stripped, restored and resprayed, with the trim replaced or refurbished throughout. The interior has suffered more significantly, with the footwells showing corrosion across the panels, along with the centre console. The seats, door panels and roof linings will all need to be re-trimmed in due course. Its electronics are not all working correctly, so the car will need some attention to the switches and wiring as part of an in-depth restoration. The Range Rover has been stored as a potential project car for some years and has not run. The motor, transmission and all running gear require full refurbishment or rebuild. The service history is unknown, and the car has not undergone roadworthy screening in some time. This 1978 two-door Range Rover is a blank canvas, ready to be taken on by a passionate enthusiast or specialist restorer. Mostly complete, this car could be the ideal project for its next owner to focus on through 2021. 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.