1983 Land Rover Range Rover Classic

This 1983 Land Rover Range Rover is a left-hand drive example that was completed on September 8, 1983 and delivered new to Italy. A refurbishment was completed in 2013 by the previous owner in the Netherlands, and work is said to have included a repaint, a rebuild of the 3.5-liter V8, and the installation of a replacement five-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes a dual-range transfer case, beige leather upholstery, air conditioning, power steering, front fog lamps, electric front windows, heated seats, a rear trailer hitch, and four-wheel disc brakes. The truck was acquired by the current owner around nine years ago, and subsequent work is said to have consisted of repainting the chassis, installing MSD electronic fuel injection and ignition, and replacing the shocks, front brakes, air conditioning compressor, radiator, and exhaust manifolds. This Range Rover is being offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner in Bergen, the Netherlands, with free shipping in a shared container to the port of New York, documentation from current and previous ownership, a British Motor Industry Heritage certificate, owner’s manual, Haynes repair manual, radio operation manual, spare keys, and German registration in the owner’s name. Finished from the factory in Lincoln Green, the truck was repainted a darker shade of green during previous ownership. The bumpers were reportedly re-chromed and the rear window replaced at that time, while the door skins were repaired and repainted in 2016. Exterior features include front fog lamps, dual side mirrors, rear mudflaps, and a trailer hitch. Tri-spoke wheels feature gray centers and are mounted with Michelin tires that were replaced around three years ago. Braking is through four-wheel discs that are said to have been refreshed during current ownership. The seller notes that the steering stabilizer has been replaced, and new shocks were fitted in 2019. The left-hand drive cabin features beige leather upholstery with woodgrain trim on the door panels. Additional amenities include heated front seats, electric front windows, power steering, air conditioning, central locking, and a Becker stereo with Dynamic Traffic Management wired to Pioneer speakers in the door panels. The A/C has been converted to R134a refrigerant per a sticker in the engine bay, and the seller notes the air conditioning compressor has been replaced during current ownership. A replacement four-spoke steering wheel frames a 200-km/h speedometer and a combination gauge. An analog clock is mounted in the dash, along with displays for voltage, oil temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer has rolled over and shows 17k kilometers (~10k miles). Approximately 40k kilometers have been added during current ownership, and total mileage is unknown. The 3.5-liter V8 is said to have been overhauled during prior ownership and fitted with an LPG fuel system, which was removed by the current owner. Features include MSD electronic fuel injection and ignition installed in 2019, an aluminum radiator with electric fans, and a stainless-steel exhaust system, along with an upgraded alternator, electrical system, and starter. The battery was replaced in preparation for the sale. Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. The transmission was reportedly replaced during current ownership, the axles and frame are said to have been repainted following the current owner’s acquisition, the clutch was replaced in 2016, and additional work that same year included ice-blasting and re-coating the undercarriage. Additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery below, along with photos from the ice-blasting process. The British Motor Industry Heritage certificate lists the factory color and indicates original delivery to Italy. The seller notes that costs for shipping in a shared container to the port of New York are included as part of the winning bid amount, though the buyer is responsible for insurance, local handling fees, and local tax/duty fees.