Winning bid
£3,000

1974 Range Rover Suffix B

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Highlights

  • Original matching numbers engine included
  • Desirable Bahama Gold exterior colour
  • Accompanied by original French registration document and British Motor Museum Heritage Certificate
  • Just two registered keepers from new

The Appeal

Deemed so ground-breaking it became the first car to be displayed at the Louvre in Paris, the original Range Rover practically invented in the luxury SUV segment. Five decades on, the brand remains as popular as ever and early examples are high sought-after among collectors.

This two-door "Suffix C" example from 1974 is exactly the sort of classic Range Rover enthusiasts are after. Resplendent in the now iconic hue of "Bahama Gold", it's the quintessential early Range Rover.

As you can see, it now requires full restoration, but is an eminently worthy candidate thanks to its specification, accompanying matching numbers engine and well-preserved original condition. With only two registered keepers from new, this Range Rover 'Classic' presents a unique opportunity for a dedicated restorer to bring a piece of automotive history back to life.

History and Paperwork

  • French market LHD "Suffix C" from 1974
  • Two registered keepers from new
  • 18,296 km indicated
  • Original French Carte Grise registration document issued to the second owner on 15th September 1983
  • British Motor Museum Heritage Certificate confirming specification and original delivery to France by British Leyland France
  • Last sold in 1983, with little documentation between then and now
  • Owned by the current owner since May 2021
  • Currently French registered
  • Non-VAT deductible sale

The Condition

  • Bodywork requires full restoration with blemishes, chips, and scratches on many exterior panels
  • Straight and solid overall considering its age - with plenty of salvageable original bodywork
  • Aluminium oxidisation present in prone areas
  • Rear arches and both front and rear floors require repair or replacement
  • Chassis in good condition with no evidence of replacement sections needed
  • Paintwork would benefit from full restoration or could be part of a patina preservation project
  • Interior requires full restoration, but the major components are present: front and rear seats, dashboard instrument cluster
  • Missing interior components include: door cards, two-way pull handles, and two-piece headliner

The Mechanics

  • 3.5-litre Rover V8 petrol engine
  • Four-speed manual gearbox
  • Four-wheel-drive and low-range
  • Original matching numbers engine included but not currently fitted - (supplied separately on a pallet)
  • Vehicle does not currently drive and requires full mechanical restoration


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Winning bid
£3,000
No reserve
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Auction Details

  • Year1974
  • MakeLand Rover
  • ModelRange Rover
  • ColourYellow
  • Odometer18,296 Kilometres
  • Engine size3500cc
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownCardiff
  • CountyWales
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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£2,550
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£2,500
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