1991 Range Rover Classic

With receipts that total in excess of £100,000 from Carrosserie, it’s clear that ‘J652 WRF’ is no ordinary Range Rover Classic.

Finished in British Racing Green metallic with a chestnut saddle leather interior, work started in May 2024 – and it finally rolled out of the doors in almost two years later in March 2026.

Having covered fewer than 400 miles since, it is still in pretty much the same condition as when it left Carrosserie five months ago.

Barely even run in either, so you’re going to have to resign yourself to the fact that we’ll be gushing rather a lot.

Resprayed a wonderful metallic British Racing Green instead of the Masai Red it left the factory wearing, the Range Rover presents beautifully.

Of course, the model isn’t known for its narrow shutlines, wider gaps being necessary to allow the shell to flex in arduous and extreme off-road conditions without chafing and damaging the paint.

So, while the shutlines might not be tight they are consistent, which speaks of hours of careful fettling and massaging to get them right. The metalwork itself is, of course, free of dents dinks, ripples, and other signs of aging; that we should all be so lucky, eh?

The tailgate, probably the RRC’s most notorious Achilles’ heel, is free of the rust and rot we associate with it. It opens and closes smoothly too, and latches precisely.

The paint has also been applied with more than the usual skill and attention to detail; try as we might we couldn’t find a single drip, speck of dust, or orange-peel finish – and this care extends to the exterior trim, which has been meticulously painted in matt black.

The badges, side and rear glazing, door and window rubbers, and the light lenses are all flawless too, as is the black vinyl on the C-pillars; if you’re looking for a job to help you bond with your new purchase then you could polish it. Again.

Naturally, the face of the original equipment alloy wheels has been finished in the same colour as the coachwork, with the rims being in a contrasting silver – and you won’t need us to tell you that they’re all still free of scuffs, scrapes and other kerbing damage.

Nor to point out that the tyres are a matching set of Goodyear Wrangler tyres. Made in South Africa in 2024, the 235/70R16 Kevlar-reinforced rubber still has a huge depth of tread and no obvious damage to their sidewalls. A set of hefty mudflaps prevent the rear wheels throwing road debris at following cars.

As for flaws, we spotted a chip on the nearside of the bonnet, and some discolouration in the corners of the windscreen. That’s it.

The Range Rover Classic’s rise in value means more and more folk are prepared to put money into restoring them, so selling a recently retrimmed example isn’t the rarity it once was.

However, accustomed as we are to listing restored examples even we weren’t prepared for this, a cabin where pretty much every interior panel and fixture is trimmed in some of the nicest saddle leather we’ve ever come across; you name it, and it’s probably been covered in hide, including the sunvisors.

And covered well, because the quality of workmanship is superb; it’s clear to see where the money has been spent – and not just in the quality of the craftsmanship; whereas some recently-trimmed interiors look a bit OTT, this one simply reeks of class and whoever designed it deserves a round of applause.

Being so new there’s nothing to mention in terms of wear ‘n’ tear either, just butter-soft leather and a wonderful aroma.

Acorn Upholstery made new carpets for it in November 2025, and while this was a relatively modest bill the quality of the installation is, again, beyond criticism. A set of genuine Range Rover rubber mats protect them from muddy and wet feet.

There is no sunroof, which we feel is a boon as it means there’s more headroom and no chance it’s ever going to leak and spoil the newly installed headlining.

The wooden veneer trim is, as you’d expect, practically pristine with only the trim at the top of the nearside rear door being slightly marked.

A Blaupunkt Bremen DAB-equipped headunit is fitted.

The luggage area is as carefully trimmed as the rest of the cabin. Host to a full-size and matching spare alloy wheel and Goodyear tyre, it also contains a neatly stored jack and a wheel brace.

Oh, and the parcelshelf is undamaged and free of extraneous speaker holes, which is noteworthy.

As for flaws, the leather-covered trim panel around the gear lever could do with being clipped back in place and while most of the switches and controls sport bright white lettering, we note a couple of the electric window switches aren’t to the same high standard.

The mechanical restoration was as thorough as everything else, starting with having the removed components blasted with dry ice to clean them before a thorough inspection determined whether to restore or replace them.

The restored underside was coated with a stonechip-resistant finish before being carefully assembled onto a new chassis and built up with new mechanical components including steel springs, Fox dampers, a Terrafirma steering damper, new bushes, balljoints and brake lines and much, much more. It was then serviced and MoT’d before being handed over.

Photos and a description of the work being carried out are available here - 1991 Range Rover Classic Vogue | Projects | Carrosserie.

As you’d expect, the 3.9-litre V8 fires up straightaway and settles into an immediate steady idle. It revs smoothly too, with a nice roar from the engine and a perfectly-judged grumble from the stainless-steel exhaust system.

Cosmetically, the engine bay may well be in a better condition than it was when it left the factory back in 1991. Even the underbonnet lamp works, which may be a first, and there are plenty of factory-style stickers as well as a new chassis plate.

If you’re looking for a small job, then you could give the washer fluid reservoir a wipe over but that’s about it until the first post-restoration service is carried out.

It’s the same story underneath, which is beautifully finished.

Naturally, the Range Rover’s MoT certificate, which is valid until March 2027, was issued with no advisories and the recent Vehicle History Check is clear bar a marker for a change of colour from red to green.

The history file includes the book pack and wallet, the service history booklet with stamps from 1995 through to 2003, tax discs from 2008 through to 2015, and a thick wad of receipts for the restoration. There is also a detailed photo gallery from Carrosserie who carried our the restoration, you can see this by following this link: 1991 Range Rover Classic Vogue | Projects | Carrosserie

The seller bought the Range Rover in order to get it restored to his personal specification, which he achieved at no small cost.

Sadly, he is now unable to drive but rather than let it go to waste and remain undriven in his garage, he’s decided to reluctantly offer it for sale.

With a guide price of between £40,000 and £50,000 someone is likely to get the biggest bargain of 2026 – and, for extra reassurance, it even comes with the remainder of the one-year Carrosserie warranty.

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