Range Rover Efi Vogue Aut. ’1993
Chassis. nr SALLHAMM4KA636710
New 4.6 Rover V8 Performance engine (2021)
Built for safari use: Arb airlocks, Winch, Lifted suspension and powertrain parts renewed with heavy duty ones (KAM & Ashcroft): Ashcroft differentials (4.12), drive axles, propshafts, radius arms, trailing arms, track rod & drag link bars.
Last Range Rover Classic sold as new to Finland. History known.
– Sold to Espoo, Finland –
This 1993 Range Rover was the last Range Rover Classic sold to Finland as a new by official Land Rover dealer, Autorep. The Ardennes Green Range Rover Vogue was first registered on December 17, 1993.
The car had four owners until it ended up in J.Särkilahti in 2009. Soon a well-preserved car in its original condition began to be built as a reliable partner for safari use.
The suspension of the car was lifted. Guards were installed in front (steering guard), on the axles and on the fuel tank. Rock sliders and rear corner guards were tailored and installed. ARB air lockers were installed on both front and rear axles. The bumpers were replaced with heavy duty bumpers, and a Superwinch 9.0 winch was fitted to the front bumper. Wheel arches were widened for off-road tires. Different kind of tire options to choose: 285/75/16 (33″) Insa Special Track off-road tires, or 35″ MT -tires with or without studs.
Suspension and powertrain parts were replaced with heavy duty ones (KAM & Ashcroft): Ashcroft differentials (4.12), drive axles, propshafts, radius arms, trailing arms, track rod & drag link bars.
Suspension was increased with heavy duty springs and longer shock absorbers. Shocks are adjustable with 2 ”increase at the front and 5.5” at the rear. The upper brackets on the shock absorbers are reinforced and adjustable at the rear. The suspension and brake parts were renewed a couple of years ago.
Some other equipments that also helps with camping: Fuel-powered heater, LED headlights and ready options for extra lights, 2x batteries and new alternator, additional air compressor in trunk and an LA radio phone. Roof rack with integrated places for spare tire, shovel and hi-lift jack.
In 2021, the car’s engine and catalytic converters were renewed. The engine was upgraded to a completely new V8 Developments Rover 4.6 Performance engine, which was assembled and installed at Autorep Oy. The engine is especially designed as a torque engine that allows smooth and nice ride also in difficult conditions. The radiator with hoses have all also been recently renewed.
Documents and receipts of rebuilt between 2020-2021, available + 11 000 euros.
The car has been driven just a some of gentlemen safaris since it has been built and has been regularly serviced and stored in a warm garage. Some safari memories in its body from Karelian pine trees.
The engine has just been run in (1500 km’s) and is working and running great. There is plenty of power and torque! The car has also just undergone a major transmission service, where the oils from the axles, transmission and transfer case were changed.
The car is ready for new adventures, MOT/Tüv inspection done in 09/2021.
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