v8bobber Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Evening All, I have just been offered a 1972 Range Rover in white and green (slime after being standing). It has no engine but has previously had a LR Turbo diesel in it and therefore the mountings will be ready to drop a Tdi in, which I already have access to. The paintwork is not bad, and needs a good clean and the sills and boot floor etc is all good and there is no welding that needs doing, the headlining is knackered but the interior is complete although it looks a bit like an indian restaurant in there. I would not say it's perfectly original as the front grille etc has been changed. I appreciate that without seeing it in the flesh (i have so I can answer any questions) but can anyone throw in a ballpark figure Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-conversions Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Evening All,I have just been offered a 1972 Range Rover in white and green (slime after being standing). It has no engine but has previously had a LR Turbo diesel in it and therefore the mountings will be ready to drop a Tdi in, which I already have access to. The paintwork is not bad, and needs a good clean and the sills and boot floor etc is all good and there is no welding that needs doing, the headlining is knackered but the interior is complete although it looks a bit like an indian restaurant in there. I would not say it's perfectly original as the front grille etc has been changed. I appreciate that without seeing it in the flesh (i have so I can answer any questions) but can anyone throw in a ballpark figure Dave Probably at least £5-800 just because its tax exempt. Maybe a bit more if it really is solid & relatively tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 'bout 1500-2000 for a crazy Dutch or American guy, even without engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 'Morning Dave, If you don't buy it let me know. I could very well be interested in it myself. See you at the end of the month? Penlan Quarry I beleive. Regards. Peter P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 With an MOT it will be worth at least £2K. Tax exempt RR are like hen's teeth. Buy it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Sorry if i'm teaching granny etc but make sure you go over the docs and the vin number very carefully! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisV8 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 In my opinion if it's green and slimy it is unlikely to be good bodily, did you take the plastic cills off ? Check the front floors and bulkhead closely, take the front carpets out and have a good prod, is the rear x member OK. I have renovated two for daughter which looked OK but were wrecks in reality be careful ! My garage gave me a 2 door which had stood out the back for a few years it looks Ok but is rotten in reality and worth nothing ! A good one is worth something but rotten ones abound hope you have been lucky. Has it a 4 speed gearbox cos the tdi is not easy to mate up so not an easy conversion in some ways, my 82 has a 200 tdi in it which is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've got the conversion kit with bolt on mounts etc to drop an Isuzu 2.8TD straight in... , its currently excess to requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Buy it if its solid but for Gods sake don't put a tractor engine in it find a V8. Range Rover Classics are just wrong with diesel engines. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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