If you could have any old Range Rover to carry out a restoration job on, the last Range Rover Mark 1 may be one of the very best to work with, representing the last vehicle in an illustrious line, but also the first luxury Range Rover.
According to Matt Goodwin, the presenter of online car channel High Peak Autos, his own Range Rover Classic was his favourite revamp job. The vehicle, a 1995 3.9-litre Soft-dash, was the last Mk 1 before it was replaced by the P38.
He explained: “This was the car that started it all. What you’re looking at here is the original luxury 4×4.” This was due to the opulent interior, an innovation that made it stand out from all the previous MK 1 Range Rovers.
Summarising the other great appeal of the vehicle, he said: “This is the last of the old-school Range Rovers – simple, mechanical, and full of character.”
He explained that this means “no massive screens, no complicated systems – just a proper V8-powered 4×4 that still feels special nearly 30 years later.”
For this reason, Mr Goodwin felt that this was a wonderful vehicle to have spent a lot of money on buying and restoring.
Range Rover fans who have an opportunity to get a 1995 MK 1 themselves may be particularly keen to acquire the right V8 Range Rover Engines for such vehicles. If you are among them, you too can enjoy that “special” feeling that only an “old-school” motor offers.
What Are The Specifications Of The 1995 Range Rover Mk 1?
Those interested in this particular model may note some of its specifications, which, depending on the state of the car when you get it, might need some TLC to get it back to its best.
They include:
· The 180 hp engine
· 16 valves
· Five-speed gearbox
· Maximum torque of 230 lb-ft
· Fuel tank capacity of 17.6 gallons
· Top speed of 110 mph with acceleration of 0-100 kph in 11.1 seconds
These are key features of a vehicle that represents both the last of its kind and the first, making it one of the most unique and historic Range Rovers ever produced.