Simon_CSK Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I have just bought a P38 becuase it has an LPG system that I am going to fit into my P38. All the woodwork including the steering wheeel has black wooden trim which personally have never come across in anything other that a Linley. I know for a fact it isn't one because it is badged as a Vogue and the steering wheel isn't inlaid with mpoother of pearl. Anybody seen the black wood before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Nope. Maybe just retrofitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 A different bootlid? What does it say on the V5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 What is "mpoother of pearl" then ? I have never seen that ! 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, smallfry said: What is "mpoother of pearl" then ? I have never seen that ! 😂 Dyslexia rools ko Mother of pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 7 hours ago, Bowie69 said: A different bootlid? What does it say on the V5? Bowie I am very hopeful that it is a changed bootlid it make the purchase a complete result if it is a Lindley. I get the car next week when I will see it for the first time in the flesh 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Simon_CSK Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 The car has 188k on it and when I checked the MOT history it would appear to have been well cared for with only a few minor fails like bulbs and gators. The question for me is do I keep the black wood kit and change the colour of my wood or do I sell it. The car is for spares for my own one although I suspect this one is easier to fix than my own is to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 That does look nice! Appearantly there are 2 types of wood trim for the P38, the usual being burr walnutt and burr maple being used on the 30th anniversary it seems. Not sure if maple would be so dark in colour. What's keeping you from fixing this one and selling the other one? Or is there some emotional connection to the other one, like the reason I'm spending so much effort converting my first V8 to manual... Filip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 43 minutes ago, Escape said: What's keeping you from fixing this one and selling the other one? Or is there some emotional connection to the other one, like the reason I'm spending so much effort converting my first V8 to manual... Filip Filip Since buying my first Freelander (new) I have loved the black car with beige leather interior. I think it is a great colour combination and closely matched my CSK. This one is an insurance right off with very minimal damage and needs a wing, which I have, a bonnet and a windscreen to repair it. The seats look like the softer leather also but the edge of the drivers seat needs repaired. The mileage does put me off but the fact that it appears well cared for is very much in favour. The wood is definitely black the Walnut doesn't go that dark and the maple is quite orangie. I am very torn as it would be a shame to destroy a rare car I think I need to do some research on it once I have collected it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Can you just put a request into the Land Rover heritage division or whatever it's called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Linley had the 'linley' inlaid to the wood strip on glovebox as in this photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Someone will know what the vin's are?,.... maybe a call to Dunsfold?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Also there is a guy on rangerovers.pub who is currently doing a Linley he'll know what to look for I am sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 16 hours ago, western said: Linley had the 'linley' inlaid to the wood strip on glovebox as in this photo Guys Thanks to all. I have looked at this photo and with the exception of the mother and pearl inlay on the dash, I can't see the steering wheel, the car internally is an exact match. As far as I am aware Landrover never put the black wood into a production car so that either leaves an Autoboigraphy or a Linlay unless someone has other suggestions. I personally am eagre to collect the car and see what she actually is. And see if there are other clues as to the origins of the black wood trim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 When I was looking for my P38 I looked at a Vogue (may have been an SE) that had this black wood trim, wasn't a special edition. I think it was an option on the very last vehicle. I tried to find a set of the black trim on ebay for mine but could never find a complete set so didn't buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 If you're on Facebook, the CVC group would be worth an ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/21/2020 at 11:36 AM, task said: When I was looking for my P38 I looked at a Vogue (may have been an SE) that had this black wood trim, wasn't a special edition. I think it was an option on the very last vehicle. I tried to find a set of the black trim on ebay for mine but could never find a complete set so didn't buy them. I have a complete set of black trim for sale lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Basically the car isn't anything special just a 2001 Vogue with black wood trim the first time I have seen black wooden trim on any P38. So essentially I am going to rob the bits I need for my p38 which includes the LPG kit, sell what I can to get my money back and scrap the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry_b Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 That is quite a rare fit on the P38 the exact name escapes me at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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