1992 Range Rover Classic Vogue 3.9

First registered in 1992, this Ardennes Green-over-Brown Teddy Bear Vogue model was purchased by the current owner from an ex-Land Rover mechanic who owned it for 28 years during 2020 as a usable light project, with the intention of using it exactly as LR intended - for adventure.

Well, it’s safe to say that box was firmly ticked, with the vehicle being sent up to Wales and Pembrokshire, then touring the west coast of Scotland, down to North-East England and then eventually ending up back in Wantage, before making its way to our Abingdon HQ. If you ever needed proof that a car works (and works very well at that) then you can’t get much better than a major road trip.

During their ownership, the vendor has carried out numerous small jobs and cosmetic updates, including the following:

 • Steam Cleaned the engine and underside of car, removing any areas of rust that were discovered and then resealing the underside with black rust-proof paint and clear waxoyl.

 • Replaced brake hoses all round and replaced brake lines with hand-made copper lines.

 • Fitment of new mud flaps both front and rear

 • Fitment of a new sunroof rubber seal.

 • Replaced door card pulls.

 • Full electric window service to ensure all four are working correctly.

 • A brand new headliner was fitted by Nationwide trim.

 • Entirely new upper tailgate fitted.

 • All four wheels refurbished.

 • Black wrap fitted on the roof and side panels.

In total, the vendor has spent over £5,000 bringing this Rangie up to standard, whilst being sympathetic to ensure the incredible originality is preserved wherever possible.

Having proven to be enjoyable, reliable and well-loved by the vendor and their family, over 4,000 miles have been added to the odometer whilst in their care, and now a new custodian is needed for this faithful companion.

Believed to be entirely original barring the aforementioned vinyl wrap, the paintwork and body of this ‘Classic’ certainly tells a story. Having noted numerous car park dents across the body during their ownership, the vendor chose not to have the bodywork repaired or painted as it bolstered the originality of the vehicle, and formed part of the ‘story.’

This does mean that there are numerous marks, dings and paintwork issues across the vehicle, which the new owner may or may not choose to address. Having been detailed prior to coming to The Market, the company that carried out the work said that the paintwork was too thin to machine polish/buff to remove fading, however, with so-called sympathetic restorations all the rage at the moment, we’d be inclined to leave the paintwork as-is for originality’s sake.

As previously mentioned, the wheels have been recently refurbished and are in excellent shape. The lenses too all appear to be free of cracks or damage, though we did note some moisture ingress into the front lights.

This is where things get really exciting.

Barring the headliner and stereo, the interior is believed to be entirely original. Take a look at the photos and let that sink in for a moment or two.

We talk about ‘time warp’ cars a lot here on The Market, and stepping in to this Range Rover really does feel like stepping back in time, such is the incredible condition of this ‘Teddy Bear’ interior.

The seats are wonderfully comfortable and are in outstanding condition, the carpets are all very good and the new headliner is about as tight and taught as you’d ever want it to be.

The dashboard, too, is in excellent shape with no cracks or damage that we could see. The stereo has been upgraded to a modern unit, though the original is included and pictured in the gallery below. The vendor has also made us aware that the electric adjustment system for the mirrors does not work.

Elsewhere, there are a few wear-and-tear marks to high-traffic areas and a few tiny chips in the wood inlay, but this is to be expected for a car of this age and mileage.

Minor issues aside, however, this really is an incredible example of how the well-to-do used to travel during the 90’s, and the interior alone was enough to totally bowl over anyone that saw the vehicle during the photography session with plenty of compliments being received.

One of the perks of a high-up vehicle such as this is that we can get underneath for a good look around, and supply plenty of photos in the gallery below for you to make your own assessments.

What we saw, however, was very promising indeed. The vendor has attended to any known rust issues, cleaned and re-sealed the chassis and underside of the vehicle, ensuring its longevity for many years to come.

We noted some surface ‘bloom’ on the usual areas such as the exhaust and suspension components, but otherwise nothing of any particular note that we could find. The MOT history should also inspire plenty of confidence, with the most recent taking place on 04 August 2020 showing no advisories whatsoever.

During our test drive, the 3.9-litre engine would fire into life with ease and idle happily for long periods. This Rangie drove exactly as a classic Range Rover should, and would stop and turn with ease, sounding excellent in the process. Being super picky, we’d possibly suggest an alignment to finish off the process, but the vehicle drives very, very well as it currently sits.

Included with this Range Rover is the V5 showing just three former keepers, records of service history, original owners manual, one set of keys and numerous invoices for work carried out to the vehicle.

With regards to the invoices, highlights include the bill for the new top-hinged tailgate (£395) new mud flaps, and the invoice from Nationwide trim for work to the interior totalling £660.00

The formal recorded service history for the vehicle is as follows:

23/1/93, 700 miles

16/3/93, 6,042 miles

10/5/93, 12,321 miles

27/7/93, 18,039 miles

16/9/93, 23,807 miles

11/11/93, 30,033 miles

24/1/94, 36,427 miles

17/5/94, 41,112 miles

All work carried out by Land Rover of Botley, Oxford.

After this, the vehicle was owned by a then-Land Rover mechanic, and was presumably serviced by himself rather than in any official capacity.

The Range Rover Classic has a timeless, global appeal spanning all walks of life, from farmers to the Royal Family.

Finished in an excellent colour combination and remaining largely original throughout with an especially wonderful interior, this 1992-registered example would make a fine adventure companion, off-road exploration vehicle or even just a classy daily driver - the Range Rover really can do it all.

So, what do we reckon on the price? Well, we estimate the hammer to fall somewhere in the region of £10,000 to £15,000, which means you should bid well and bid early to ensure you don’t miss out.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.