2021 Range Rover SV Autobiography - SOLD

If you can’t immediately bring to mind Charles Henry Gordon Lennox, 11th Duke of Richmond, 11th Duke of Lennox, 11th Duke of Aubigny, 6th Duke of Gordon, CBE, DL, you may not be alone. If, however, Charles Earl of March or Festival of Speed was mentioned you would very likely conjure up a mental image of the gregarious and charming, bespectacled aristocrat who expertly stewards the Goodwood Estate.

This thrillingly impressive example of the 2021 Range Rover SV Autobiography Long Wheelbase is indeed the one used by the aforementioned Duke to ferry various global superstars, supremely skilful sports ions and, perhaps, even members of the House of Windsor around his 4,900 hectare estate of dreams. Never has a Range Rover’s diamond quilted leather seats, likely, cosseted such a diverse and storied array of bottoms.

Acquired new in 2021 and with just 7,960 estate focussed miles covered to date, this exclusive Range Rover is offered with just one registered keeper so far. Specified with a full 162 exclusive features on the build record with highlights include sliding panoramic roof, head up display, rear seat calf rests, champagne fridge, twin rear 10.2 inch screens and TV receiver. A remarkable luxury conveyance with a peerless provenance without doubt!

In true stealthy VIP limousine fashion this Range Rover presents in Ultimate Black Santorini livery with dark privacy glass. Being a long wheelbase example this Range Rover carries close to an additional eight inches of length in its rear doors, lending this L405 even more road presence and passenger-centric real estate than normal. The Range Rover wears a modest amount of burnished aluminium trim that is arranged to trace out a set of shark-like gills on front door before sweeping rearward at shin level to describe the full length of the vehicle. It’s a “less is more” aesthetic that simply oozes sophistication and luxury in equal measure.

The front aspect of the Range Rover is equally well resolved with an almost geometric tree-bark effect grill, big landscape orientation headlamps and the beginnings of a stylised ribbed sump guard hinting at this vehicle’s offroad credentials. The rear aspect remains recognisably Range Rover with just the subtle SV Autobiography badge marking this out to the most observant as remarkable iteration of the breed.

The subtlety continues with the Range Rover’s set of 21-inch 7006 9.5J alloy wheels. Despite being 21-inch articles these chrome finished wheels look suitably restrained for a Range Rover with such a blue blooded provenance. Each of the seven chunky spokes is centred with a matt black section and the condition is hard to fault. Black enamelled callipers are visible featuring white, embossed Range Rover branding. A matching, and original judging by the 2021 date stamps, set of Pirelli Scorpion tyres are fitted. 

Whereas this SV Autobiography’s exterior is an object lesson in restraint and modesty, the cabin is somewhat more tastefully ostentatious. Whilst there’s rather a lot to take in here, it seems only right to start with the rear cabin. Unsurprisingly, the individual luxury seats take centre stage. These are finished in black, diamond quilted, perforated, semi-aniline leather complete with soft headrest pads and double sided leather back cushions. Electrically adjustable calf rests can be deployed at will and the seats are adjustable in every way imaginable. Even Range Rover’s official description of the seats as “Executive Class Comfort-Plus” somehow seems to sell them short. Electrically deployable picnic tables feature, and electric side window blinds are fitted to augment the privacy glass should the paparazzi be particularly intrusive. Ten inch TFT screens are mounted to the front seat backs and domestic plug sockets ensure you can plug a laptop straight in if required. Of course, luxuriating at this level can be thirsty work and so a centrally placed champagne chiller is here should any slaking be required.

By no means are the front passengers treated as poor relations, however. Their seats are 24-way heated and cooled items with “Hot Stone” massage functionality……of course. The driver can enjoy the heated steering wheel and there is another centrally located refrigerated cubby here to keep the Werther’s Originals rock hard and impossible to chew. All the expected £170,000 refinements are present of course, including Meridian Signature Sound System, four zone climate control, TV receiver, 360-degree camera, rear traffic monitor, adaptive cruise control with steering assistance and……the list goes on. If you can imagine wanting or needing it, it’s probably here.

The amazingly generous luggage compartment with the signature horizontally split tailgate is, of course, present. This one features gesture opening and a power deployable loadspace floor. The rear seat backs can be lowered from here as can the rear load height of the Range Rover. As you will see for yourself from our comprehensive photographic package, the condition of the interior is faultless and commensurate with this Range Rover’s light and sympathetic use.

This L405 features a supercharged 5-litre V8 petrol engine producing a mighty 557bhp and 516ib-ft or torque. An eight speed automatic transmission transfers these physics defying forces via a full time four wheel drive system aided by a raft of safety, performance and off-road aids. Despite the size and grandeur of this special Range Rover, a 0-60mph time of around five and a half seconds is derigeur. 

Lifting the strut assisted bonnet of this Range Rover is a case of “nothing to see here.” Land Rover are clearly aiming to keeping meddling hands at bay with the extensive, if pristine looking, engine covers. It is highly unlikely that the owner of such a special beast as this will need to poke about under here, anyway, with carburettor tickling and tappet clearance setting very much a thing of the past. Like the rest of the Range Rover, however, the condition here is faultless. It’s much the same story underneath, too. It is probably unlikely that this L405 has done much rock sliding or serious wading despite its abilities in that direction. The underside appears to support that notion and looks appropriate to less than 8,000 miles travelled to date.

Given this Range Rover’s miniscule mileage there is not too much to report here. The V5 Registration Document is present together with the current MoT in hard copy. The latter is advisory free, of course, and valid until May 2026.

The original book pack is present as are two original SV branded keys. This being such a modern Range Rover, the service record is very much cloud based. Luckily an old-fashioned print out has helpfully been provided. This documents a pre-delivery inspection at C Walton Ltd of Leicestershire at 25 miles. This is followed by three further services at 6,062 miles, 7,595 miles and 7,974 miles despite the feather light use to date. A two page “Vehicle Summary” document is also present, and we would recommend studying this as it gives a great insight into the mind blowing specification of this Range Rover.

The phrase “niche defining” is an oft over-used automotive term, some might say. It is probably never more aptly used, however, than in the case of the Range Rover. With the formalisation of the merged Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations activities, however, they managed a create and define a niche within a niche. The Range Rover SV Autobiography Long Wheelbase adds true Maybach rivalling uber-luxury limousine credentials to the Range Rover’s already breathtakingly broad list of capabilities.

It would occasionally be useful to have a vehicle categorisation that sits between “new” and “used.” If there was such a suitable definition, this Range Rover could easily find a home there. It might be now four years old but to all practical intents and purposes should be better considered as “nicely run in by a well-known, motoring obsessed Peer of the Realm.” Now that’s a category of pre-owned super-luxury off-roader than can’t be awash with options. As such we heartily commend this superb Range Rover and its unique provenance to you.

Sealed bids in excess of £60,000 are invited…

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