This Range Rover Classic is a capable early example of the lauded modern classic British 4x4, benefitting from progressive restoration work and continued investment in maintenance. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V8 engine, driving all four wheels via a four-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. The car is reported to have been subject to body and chassis restoration works carried out by a specialist in Canterbury, Sydney, while the interior has also been retrimmed in recent years. This original Australian-market model passed compliance in June 1981, and it has now been with the seller for three and a half years. Build year: 1981 This Range Rover Classic is finished in an ever-popular shade of white with contrasting black bumpers, over a tan leather-trimmed interior, featuring a grey dashboard. It rides on a set of 16-inch Rostyle steel wheels finished in silver and fitted with Toyo Open Country tyres. Equipment includes a top-tinted windscreen, a heated rear screen, a high and low range gearbox, Jaeger and Smiths gauges, a Pioneer cassette stereo, a Land Meter roll and pitch gauge set, an analogue clock, push-out front quarter light windows, and air conditioning. This example now features an aftermarket exhaust system fitted by Rob Bliss Exhausts in Brisbane. The car is accompanied by service documents dating back to 2021 and two keys. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: exterior restoration works were carried out in Sydney, likely within the last 10–15 years, though no supporting paperwork is available. The seats and carpets have been retrimmed. The rubber trims and seals are starting to show signs of age, the dashboard and steering wheel are believed to be original, and both show signs of wear and colour fading. The seat belts are also believed to be original and show signs of age. The seller notes known electrical faults include a non-functioning oil pressure gauge, oil temperature gauge, clock, and cassette player, as well as a broken rear window heater wire. The most recent roadworthiness test was in June 2022, which is reported to have resulted in a clean pass. The last service was in May 2022 at around an indicated 90,000 km by SBL Automotive, including the replacement of the fluids, spark plugs, a rocker cover gasket, suspension bushes, a drop arm, shock absorbers, coil springs, a pinion bearing, bearing carrier, tie-rods, engine and gearbox mounts, and fuel pump mounts, as well as a new air conditioning compressor being fitted followed by a system re-gas. In August 2023, a new ignition coil and ignition leads were installed by Anpol Service Centre. In December 2022, a custom exhaust system was installed by Rob Bliss Exhausts in Brisbane. Further maintenance since 2021 has included: a new brake master cylinder and brake fluid flush, the replacement of the upper frame ball joint and a swivel hub oil refill, new radiator hoses, thermostat, and water pump being installed, and new Toyo Open Country tyres fitted all round. This Range Rover Classic is a desirable early example of the pioneering luxury 4x4, which has benefitted from progressive restorative maintenance. With its robust V8 powertrain, manual gearbox, and upgraded exhaust note, this Range Rover offers a charismatic and enjoyable take on the classic off-roader, and would make a strong candidate for continued preservation and improvement, or as a characterful weekend companion both on- and off-road.