Couldn't agree more I had a suffix A I used to call the range rover Arrrrrrrrrh. I now own a hilux surf 30 yrs old and had 11yrs it's the best 4x4 ever
I hear that for a while they were all over Spain. Good to know how to work on these. Good for farming if you didn't need to drive a family around and they were more affordable back then compared to the full size SUV we all know as me love. Just discovered your RUclips channel. God bless you thanks for the RR enthusiast's valuable information. Great video review of your experience in this classic Range Rover.
Plenty of legroom up front and probably a little tight in the back by modern standards. If interior room is important, an LSE Range rover Classic will be the best option.
Prices are all over the place! An early original, V8, 2 door can be picked up between £25- 40,000 in decent condition. Fully restored cars at recognised specialists can easily be in the hundreds of thousands.
No lift kit, but I believe it is sitting on brand new suspension which usually takes a little while to 'bed in'. Great to hear you enjoyed the video. I will feature my own Range Rover classic and talk about the plans for it on the channel very soon.
As mentioned it does look like a lift kit but new suspension can do that. However, it's missing a piece of cowling or 'skirt' under the body which allows you to see everything and makes the vehicle look high. I had a '74 Tuscan Blue which was accident damaged. After I rebuilt it the undercarriage looked naked without the cowling. I should never had sold it. I miss it 40 years on.
To answer your video title's question, no you shouldn't buy one unless a) you're an LR mechanic, b) you have a large discretionary bank account, or c) if the pleasure of being stranded away from home appeals to you. I had (b) before retirement but not after, so the RRC is now someone else's issue. The vehicle is a joy to drive when most everything works, but as an RRC enthusiast of mine used to say, "if you want reliability, buy a Toyota". Now let's discuss the merits of the Land Cruiser...
That hasn't been my experience at all but I do understand a Range Rover can quickly empty your wallet if you're paying a specialist when it decides to play up. Although almost everything is available cheaply here in the UK via next day delivery. As so many parts are shared with the Defender/Discovery, the RRC is very DIY friendly. Also these days very few are using an early two-door Range Rover every day, these are serious collectors items now. Interestingly I've had a few and none have really ever given any trouble and none have left me stranded. The Landcruiser I had ended up with injector issues, on another the air suspension failed spectacularly and it took weeks to get the parts and on both the underside corroded like nothing i've ever owned before. In my opinion, all cars go wrong eventually, so just buy what you enjoy.
@Fuel Up Classic Well stated! I should have also mentioned that I live in the States, so finding replacement parts at a good price is not always a possibility. Ebay has a large array of parts offered, but is always "buyer beware". Since there are so many Toyotas here, parts are plentiful and less expensive than LR, however, the thing I agree with is that a person has to pick something and be willing to commit to it.
It's still possible to import RHD versions from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand etc. Either way it isn't a huge job to convert an early model from LHD TO RHD and vice versa. Generally speaking a rust free import is going to be an awful lot cheaper in the long run than a rusty UK example that requires full restoration.
In comparison to an early Suffix A or B the later Suffix 2 doors are not as desirable but still highly collectable, but those early cars are significantly more money and often snapped up very quickly when they come on to the market. They all rot, no matter the age.
@@fuelupclassic People focus on A or B but as you say all rot. Better find a later typ 1978 or 1979. Better build and more spec. i owe a mint, original 1978 German spec 2 door. Preserved to the max. Great car, worth a fortune. and many people make a huge mistake, restoring an A or B is far from cheap.
@@Coordinator61 Yes Monsieur - your are spot on. I have owned and run suffix A (one of the first 180 off the line, a camel coloured 1981 job ('sweets on wheels' - petrolicious) and just bought a 1980 masai red 2-door for next to nothing with just 44k on the clock - the later models are a much better bet, though just my opinion.
The market has undeniably dipped in recent times, however there's still plenty of Suffix A, JLR or Kingsley restored 2 door examples for sale at well over £100,000. Whether they actually get that sort of money for them is another matter.
Each to their own and if we all liked the same thing it would be a very dull world indeed. As this particular car is an early 1979 registered example, it is perfectly legal to display black number plates and in my opinion looks rather fitting. A later model, such as my 1987 example less-so.
@Coordinator61 If you want a Classic in New Condition- that is what it takes - ie the facility and overheads and manual skills to rebuild to a better than new standard. Or go buy a New RR if that's what you want !. Or just buy a new 110 for 69K which covers all the bases or a RR Classic and more
@@jameslindley924 new range rovers are sheit too and loose money per second so no option. A classic range rover stays an old car no matter what you put in or rebuild. I have seen enough on resto mods and Kingsley.I am not that impressed fot that money.
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This is the best vintage Range Rover Classic review on RUclips. You words very coming right thru your heart !
I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the video.
V8 and Transmission whine better than any Radio and is reassuring and heat passing up through the transmission tunnel is great !!
Couldn't agree more I had a suffix A I used to call the range rover Arrrrrrrrrh. I now own a hilux surf 30 yrs old and had 11yrs it's the best 4x4 ever
Very few videos do justice to the range rover classic like yours do . Great video
Thank you. Great to hear that you enjoyed it.
I hear that for a while they were all over Spain. Good to know how to work on these. Good for farming if you didn't need to drive a family around and they were more affordable back then compared to the full size SUV we all know as me love. Just discovered your RUclips channel. God bless you thanks for the RR enthusiast's valuable information. Great video review of your experience in this classic Range Rover.
Thank you very much for watching.
what a beautiful car and an awesome video!
Thanks a lot! It really is a beautiful car.
going up in value up up up
@@organizedcrockery depends and nobody pays up topdollar for old range rovers.
A Tribute and Legacy of Charles Spencer King and David Bache !!!!!!!!!!!- Top Gents
Great review of the greatest car ever
Thank you for watching
Must be so fun to drive!
It is!
Great content. The diversity is mad on this channel. Keep going. It will grow with time.
Thank you. Great to hear that you are enjoying the variety of different cars on the channel.
Is it me, or are the front tyres mismatched?
Thanks so much
What about front and rear legroom ?
Plenty of legroom up front and probably a little tight in the back by modern standards. If interior room is important, an LSE Range rover Classic will be the best option.
Use to do 120 MPH down the South of France with a caravan on the back and a Dinghy on the Roof Rack !!!!!!!😃🤣
And what Range Rover can do that speed with caravan? Only in your dreams.
@@Coordinator61
Lmao !!.
I woz there !!
@@jameslindley924 cool
Rubbish
I feel you pupi.......😈
Cubby Box wants chucking out
How much is it if u want to get one now in 2024
Prices are all over the place! An early original, V8, 2 door can be picked up between £25- 40,000 in decent condition. Fully restored cars at recognised specialists can easily be in the hundreds of thousands.
Does this car have a lift kit? It looks a bit high. Great vid though.
No lift kit, but I believe it is sitting on brand new suspension which usually takes a little while to 'bed in'. Great to hear you enjoyed the video. I will feature my own Range Rover classic and talk about the plans for it on the channel very soon.
As mentioned it does look like a lift kit but new suspension can do that. However, it's missing a piece of cowling or 'skirt' under the body which allows you to see everything and makes the vehicle look high. I had a '74 Tuscan Blue which was accident damaged. After I rebuilt it the undercarriage looked naked without the cowling. I should never had sold it. I miss it 40 years on.
Mismatched front tyres!
I thought the same......
They werent all that bad regards Rot !!! But could have been better protected - 5 galls of Factory applied Wax Oil would have improved things loads
To answer your video title's question, no you shouldn't buy one unless a) you're an LR mechanic, b) you have a large discretionary bank account, or c) if the pleasure of being stranded away from home appeals to you. I had (b) before retirement but not after, so the RRC is now someone else's issue. The vehicle is a joy to drive when most everything works, but as an RRC enthusiast of mine used to say, "if you want reliability, buy a Toyota". Now let's discuss the merits of the Land Cruiser...
That hasn't been my experience at all but I do understand a Range Rover can quickly empty your wallet if you're paying a specialist when it decides to play up. Although almost everything is available cheaply here in the UK via next day delivery. As so many parts are shared with the Defender/Discovery, the RRC is very DIY friendly. Also these days very few are using an early two-door Range Rover every day, these are serious collectors items now. Interestingly I've had a few and none have really ever given any trouble and none have left me stranded. The Landcruiser I had ended up with injector issues, on another the air suspension failed spectacularly and it took weeks to get the parts and on both the underside corroded like nothing i've ever owned before. In my opinion, all cars go wrong eventually, so just buy what you enjoy.
@Fuel Up Classic
Well stated! I should have also mentioned that I live in the States, so finding replacement parts at a good price is not always a possibility. Ebay has a large array of parts offered, but is always "buyer beware". Since there are so many Toyotas here, parts are plentiful and less expensive than LR, however, the thing I agree with is that a person has to pick something and be willing to commit to it.
Imports is gonna be LHD
It's still possible to import RHD versions from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand etc. Either way it isn't a huge job to convert an early model from LHD TO RHD and vice versa. Generally speaking a rust free import is going to be an awful lot cheaper in the long run than a rusty UK example that requires full restoration.
No way would i give 80 K for a CSK with terrible additions such as door cards and handles !!!- Gimme an Original Classic anytime
Suffix F not much desirable? Well i can tell you they are. 4 doors are still low in price because these 4 doors rot even more then the 2 door.
In comparison to an early Suffix A or B the later Suffix 2 doors are not as desirable but still highly collectable, but those early cars are significantly more money and often snapped up very quickly when they come on to the market. They all rot, no matter the age.
@@fuelupclassic People focus on A or B but as you say all rot. Better find a later typ 1978 or 1979. Better build and more spec. i owe a mint, original 1978 German spec 2 door. Preserved to the max. Great car, worth a fortune. and many people make a huge mistake, restoring an A or B is far from cheap.
@@Coordinator61 Yes Monsieur - your are spot on. I have owned and run suffix A (one of the first 180 off the line, a camel coloured 1981 job ('sweets on wheels' - petrolicious) and just bought a 1980 masai red 2-door for next to nothing with just 44k on the clock - the later models are a much better bet, though just my opinion.
Not a soul pays 100000 pounds now adays for an old RRC.
The market has undeniably dipped in recent times, however there's still plenty of Suffix A, JLR or Kingsley restored 2 door examples for sale at well over £100,000. Whether they actually get that sort of money for them is another matter.
Looks stupid on that anachronistic black & white plate
Each to their own and if we all liked the same thing it would be a very dull world indeed. As this particular car is an early 1979 registered example, it is perfectly legal to display black number plates and in my opinion looks rather fitting. A later model, such as my 1987 example less-so.
If you want one !- Google Kingsley Cars - Mr Damon Oorloff for a Better than New Restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At total stupid prices.
@@Coordinator61
Not really !
@@jameslindley924 oh yes. 100-200000 pounds come on for an old range rover.
@Coordinator61
If you want a Classic in New Condition- that is what it takes - ie the facility and overheads and manual skills to rebuild to a better than new standard.
Or go buy a New RR if that's what you want !.
Or just buy a new 110 for 69K which covers all the bases or a RR Classic and more
@@jameslindley924 new range rovers are sheit too and loose money per second so no option. A classic range rover stays an old car no matter what you put in or rebuild. I have seen enough on resto mods and Kingsley.I am not that impressed fot that money.