Land Rover : Range Rover Retro Custom**1977**flm Panelcraft Replica on 2040-cars
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Engine:3.5L V-8
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:OWNER
Sub Model: PANELCRAFT RETRO
Make: Land Rover
Exterior Color: DEVOS WHITE
Model: Range Rover
Interior Color: ELEPHANT GRAY
Trim: 4-DOOR
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: ZF 4SPEED AUTO
Mileage: 78,982
*****************************************RANGE ROVER FLM PANELCRAFT RETRO REPLICA INFO***************************************
If you are like me and you LOVE the style, performance, capability and legacy of the Range Rover Classic, then you will no doubt appreciate this Range Rover Panelcraft Custom Replica Retro, which has all of the distinction you could ever ask for with one of these. What a journey I have had with this Range Rover Classic. It has been a real labor of love and I feel it shows in the detailed parts selection and fitting. I really love this car and it has been an absolute pleasure to own, build and drive. My three children have enjoyed the distinction of being know as "The cool car family" kids. I have enjoyed the countless people giving me the thumbs up, other Land Rover enthusiasts tracking me down for questions and those who want to have their picture taken with it- yes there have been a few. Its even been featured on Range-Rover-classic dot com website as a true one of a kind car. So with heavy heart and a kind hand Im offering this car for sale.
This vehicle is an absolute pleasure to drive. It is a great everyday car and has a new rebuilt bullet prof Land Rover V-8. As I have mentioned, I have spent a great amount of time and money sourcing parts from the 25 years of production run-1970 Velar-1994- for the Range Rover Classic. I cant wait to drive it everyday, and the first thing I look at- after my wife and three kids- is this car sitting in the parking pad. It all started when i saw a 1970 Range Rover 2-door.
Being a 1988 SWB Its the closest car to the original Range Rover Classic 2-door. The wheel base, chassis, motor, all exterior panels are identical so it was a excellent platform in which to start. 2-Door Range Rovers are the original and it wasn't until 1979 that they started making them in 4-door with the same wheel base. You could have the car converted to 4-door prior by various coach builders and that why I choose the FLM Panelcraft car to base my build on. I researched this 1977 Panelcraft 4-door conversion Range Rover for about 6 months before I started my search for parts.
Aesthetics:
I had a blast finding parts on various sites. All my period correct parts are from 1977 or older Range Rovers from the UK, so I began on eBay dot Uk and worked my way through other UK online parts suppliers such as Holden, John Craddock and Britishparts to name a few good ones. I first tried to get parts from US sources but most only sold 1988 parts; the first production year sold in the US market, All parts are Genuine Range Rover parts and mostly New Old Stock. It was a delight to recieve a new part. All parts are UK spec, no North American Spec at all and what a parts list.
I have identified just about all of the facts regarding improvements made but I am happy to answer any questions that you may have as well. As a Range Rover Classic enthusiast and collector please ask any question. I enjoy answering them.
I am confident that this vehicle will serve you no matter what your plans are for it and as it is one of a kind, it will do so with all of the distinction and performance that no other Range Rover Classic has! It has been a part of my family and we all will greatly miss it, but its time for someone else to enjoy it and continue its legacy, its ongoing.
By bidding on this vehicle, or by purchasing this vehicle, you agree with and are bound by the following-
You must resolve all questions prior to bidding. Payment in full is required within 3 days of end of sale. Bank transfers, Money orders and personal checks are preferred. If payment is made by personal check I will transfer the title once check has cleared.
On Jan-28-13 at 12:53:22 PST, seller added the following information:
UPON SALE PERSON(S) ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN BILL OF SALE THAT CAR IS AS-IS, WHERE IS.
On Feb-01-13 at 13:44:47 PST, seller added the following information:
Please Note the free Carfax report, NOTE THIS CAR IS CURRENTLY TITLED AS A HISTORICAL COLLECTOR CAR AND IS OLDER THAN 25 YEARS AND THEREFORE MILAGE EXEMPT IN CERTAIN STATES. PLEASE NOTE THE MAJOR OVERHAULED ENGINE HAS 4K MILES.
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