1st YEAR OF THE CLASSIC IN THE US SOLID ROOF 3.5 V8 SHORT WHEELBASE RANGE ROVER

1987 Land Rover Range Rover short wheel base

CALIFORNIA RUST-FREE 1987 Range Rover. The first year of the Classic in the US. I have owned it for three years, slowly restoring it to a nice driver, but health issues force sale before completion. Needs some minor details and a little elbow grease to complete, not much but a little time and dedication, which after having my second kid, I just no longer have.
I purchased the Range Rover after I returned from a deployment to Africa in 2019, from the original owner who lived in Auburn in the mountains and was moving back home to Germany. She had it at her property, a large ranch in the foothills of Gold country. At some point, the vehicle was stolen, the interior removed, some parts pilfered and keyed all around. That's how I purchased it. It was trailered home.
I had 007 MOTORSPORT in San Mateo, CA spend a considerable amount of man hours getting it back up and running, as it had sat for the last two years prior to my purchase. It was last registered in 2017.ALL fluids were drained and changed. A new key was cut for the ignition for starters. Additional mechanical work and replacement of parts done:* Timing chain cover and seal* New water pump* New clutch fan* Remanufactured radiator* Remanufactured distributor* New vacuum advance* New ignition coil* New distributor shaft* New fuel tank* New fuel pump* New tires* New rear muffler* New battery* Various pulleys & brackets* Smog pump
While this was taking place, I had all new seats installed ( or rather a used set of front and rear seats sourced from the net), and reupholstered in gray leatherette, as pictured. I also had a new full-length headliner done .
In addition, I had 007 MOTORSPORT do a respray in its original Chawton white ( it came out more of an Ivory tone, which looks actually nicer) with minimal body work required, as the body was very straight, even quarter panels and roofline.
The chassis, undercarriage, floorboards, bulkhead, doors, frames and every area I can think of are 100% RUST FREE. This is and has always been a California Rover. The lady also owned other properties in AK, AZ and a couple of other places to which she would actually TRAILER the Classic ( go figure) rather than drive it. To each his own.
Here it is today, nearly finished but still with various details to complete mainly in the interior. Missing the center console, window switches, one pillar moulding ( the right one is in a box), various switches and small misc.I got injured on duty in 2021. Haven't gone back on duty and am still recovering. With that, a household and two small kids, I find it nearly impossible to dedicate the time to finishing this Range Rover Classic, which I feel is not much.
The Rover runs well, idles high cold and ran ok once warmed up. I also replaced the idle control valve and some small ancillaries but can't get it right. I think the timing is off still somehow.Regretfully I don't have any more spare time for it.This is an opportunity for a Land Rover enthusiast to get a very early Classic with some minimal work and TLC. Given current market trends, this is a great deal.
CA titled. I can assist with NATIONWIDE and OVERSEAS shipping anywhere, at the most reasonable shipping rate available. You pay the transporter for his services directly upon delivery.
Feel free to contact me with pertinent questions or serious inquiries. Or you can call or text message me directly if preferred.Louis / area code 650 * 430 * 4660

• Condition: Used
• Make: Land Rover
• Model: Range Rover
• SubModel: CLASSIC SWB
• Type: SUV
• Trim: short wheel base
• Year: 1987
• Mileage: 126000
• VIN: SALHV1140HA290847
• Color: White
• Engine size: 3.5
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Fuel: gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: 4WD
• Interior color: Gray
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Options: 4-Wheel Drive
• Vehicle Title: Salvage
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