RANGE ROVER 1 (CLASSIC)

1970 TO 1996

EARLY THREE-DOOR examples command serious money and rarity, together with classic car collectors, are pushing prices up even further. But severe rust is the biggest enemy and some body panels are getting difficult to source. V8s are expensive to run, but the later Tdi diesels are reasonably frugal. Later models in good nick have been steadily rising in recent years, with high-spec versions like the Vogue SE or 4.2 LSE the most desirable. BUYER’S TIP: Great everyday classic, but beware of rust. SPECIFICATIONS 1971-1983: 3.5-litre V8, 125 bhp, 185 lb-ft torque. 1986- on 3.5 EFI: 165 bhp, 206 lb-ft. 1989-1996: 3.9 EFI V8, 185 bhp, 235 lb-ft or 4.2, 200 bhp. 1986-1992: 2.4 VM turbo diesel, 112 bhp, 183 lb-ft, later 119 bhp 2.5.

PRICE GUIDE Poor: £1000 – £3100 Average: £3100 – £5200 Good: £5200 – £7500 Excellent: £7500 – £100,000+