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1981 Range Rover Classic
$89,000
Year
1981Make
Land RoverModel
Range RoverOdometer
12 (TMU)Engine
3.5L V8Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
manualDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
35957220FSeller
private partyLocation
Franklin, TNTitle Status
cleanAn early two-door Range Rover has a presence all its own: upright glass, clean body lines, a commanding seating position, and a straightforward cabin built around the driving experience. This 1981 Land Rover Range Rover Classic is for sale by private party in Franklin, Tennessee, featuring a Brooklyn Coachworks build followed by extensive mechanical restoration and refurbishment at Congleton Service.
Finished in green over a tan interior, this example was purchased directly from Brooklyn Coachworks in 2021 before being sent to Congleton Service in Vermont for a more comprehensive round of work. Three supplied Congleton invoices document more than $75,000 in mechanical, electrical, suspension, braking, and exterior refurbishment, with the owner’s stated goal of maintaining the vehicle’s original persona.
Power comes from a Land Rover 3.5L V8 paired with an LT95 four-speed manual transmission and transfer case. Genuine Land Rover Rostyle wheels and BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires complement its traditional appearance, while fuel injection, upgraded air conditioning, and extensive supporting-system work add usability. The odometer currently displays 12 miles; true mileage is unknown (TMU).
- Brooklyn Coachworks Build: Purchased directly from Brooklyn Coachworks, this Range Rover combines the distinctive two-door body with green paint, black exterior trim, and a tan cabin. The original sales agreement identifies the 3.5L V8, LT95 four-speed drivetrain, genuine Land Rover wheels, BFGoodrich KM3 tires, and black front and rear bumpers. Subsequent work at Congleton Service expanded considerably on that foundation.
- Extensive Congleton Mechanical Restoration: Congleton’s 2021 invoices detail work across the engine, fuel system, cooling system, steering, suspension, brakes, electrical systems, and body fittings. This included an engine reseal, replacement timing components, ignition and charging-system parts, fuel-system conversion, driveshaft rebuilding, and numerous repairs to the vehicle’s controls and accessories. The supplied records give buyers a substantial reference for understanding the scope of the refurbishment.
- V8 With Fuel Injection: The Land Rover 3.5L V8 received extensive attention, including resealing work, a reconditioned cylinder head, head gaskets, a timing chain and gears, camshaft, hydraulic lifters, and replacement cooling and ignition components. Congleton also converted the engine to a 14CUX fuel-injection system, with injectors, ECU, and wiring harness. Supporting work included stainless-steel fuel lines, a replacement steel fuel tank and sending unit, a MagnaFlow exhaust, and an NRP performance catalyst.
- Renewed Suspension And Brakes: The chassis received replacement front and rear coil springs and shocks, a genuine suspension bushing kit, steering damper replacement, and additional rear suspension components. Steering work included replacement of the power-steering box, pump, hoses, intermediate shaft, and track rod/drag link components. Brake refurbishment included front and rear discs and pads, hub bearings and seals, and rear brake-line replacement. The driveshafts were rebuilt with genuine U-joints, and the front swivel assemblies received service and resealing work.
- Comfort And Exterior Details: Congleton installed a Vintage Air under-dash cooling system alongside an upgraded condenser, electric fans, compressor, and associated hoses and wiring. Other work addressed the heater blower, window regulators, fuel-gauge wiring, and speedometer operation. Exterior refurbishment included replacement black bumpers, a new aluminum upper liftgate assembly, refinished rear pillar louvers, Truck-Lite LED headlights, Hella fog lamps, and Waxoyl underbody corrosion protection.
The appeal of this Range Rover lies in the combination of its early two-door design, manual V8 drivetrain, and substantial documented specialist work. The green exterior and tan cabin preserve a traditional presentation, while the fuel-injection conversion, air conditioning, and renewed mechanical systems reflect the owner’s investment in making the vehicle more usable.
For a buyer drawn to the original Range Rover’s shape and character, this example offers a compelling combination of Brooklyn Coachworks provenance and extensive subsequent refurbishment by Congleton Service. Supporting invoices are available for review, allowing prospective buyers to examine the work in detail.
Drivetrain
- Land Rover 3.5L V8
- LT95 four-speed manual transmission
- LT95 transfer case and four-wheel drive
- Engine reseal and extensive supporting engine work
- 14CUX fuel-injection conversion with ECU, injectors, and wiring harness
- Replacement timing chain, timing gears, camshaft, and hydraulic lifters
- Replacement water pump, radiator, and coolant hoses
- Replacement starter and alternator
- Updated distributor, coil, plugs, and ignition wires
- Stainless-steel fuel lines
- Replacement steel fuel tank and sending unit
- MagnaFlow exhaust and NRP performance catalyst
- Rebuilt driveshafts with genuine U-joints
Exterior
- Green exterior with black trim
- Two-door Range Rover Classic body
- Genuine Land Rover Rostyle wheels
- BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires
- Replacement black front and rear bumpers
- Replacement aluminum upper liftgate assembly
- Refurbished rear pillar louvers
- Truck-Lite LED headlights
- Hella fog lamps
- Waxoyl underbody corrosion protection
Interior
- Tan seating and interior trim
- Replacement window regulators documented
- Molded rubber floor mats modified for the two-door body
Technology & Comfort
- Vintage Air under-dash air-conditioning system
- Upgraded A/C condenser with electric fans
- Replacement A/C compressor and associated plumbing
- Heater blower repairs
- Fuel-gauge wiring repairs
- Speedometer repairs documented
Suspension & Chassis
- Replacement front and rear coil springs and shocks
- Genuine suspension bushing kit
- Replacement steering damper
- Replacement power-steering box, pump, and hoses
- Replacement steering intermediate shaft
- Renewed track rod and drag link components
- Replacement front and rear brake discs and pads
- Replacement hub bearings and seals
- Replacement rear brake lines
- Front swivel assembly service and resealing
- Replacement transmission mounts
Offered by private party in Franklin, Tennessee. Contact the seller for current title details, additional information, and for detailed Brooklyn Coachworks and Congleton Service documentation.
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