Description
This 1971 Range Rover Suffix A is a truly remarkable example, having undergone a painstaking, body-off, nut-and-bolt restoration by the renowned Quantock Classics. No detail was overlooked in this exhaustive 14-month process, with over 1, 175 hours of meticulous craftsmanship poured into the project. The result? A first-generation Range Rover that is as close to perfection as one could hope to find, finished in the timeless Chamonix White.
Inside, the interior has been expertly retrimmed by Piper Trimmers of Sparkford, using high-quality leather with deep castellations to closely replicate the original factory finish. The period-correct brown vinyl roof beautifully complements the reconditioned full-length Webasto sunroof, allowing for an almost open-top driving experience in warmer months.
Mechanically, this Range Rover has been comprehensively overhauled, including a fully rebuilt 3. 5-litre Rover V8, ensuring it drives as well as it presents. It has covered only running-in and development miles since completion and has just been freshly serviced.
With an astonishing £130, 000 spent on its restoration, every aspect of this vehicle has been returned to its former glory. A full photographic record documents the extensive work carried out, further adding to its provenance. The car is accompanied by its original Rover service passport, featuring numerous stamps, as well as an extensive collection of MOT certificates, some dating back to its early years.
Originally delivered new in the summer of 1971 by Steels of Basingstoke to its first owner, a Mr. H. G. Webb, this remarkable vehicle has had only three former keepers in over 50 years—one of whom cherished it for nearly four decades.
This is a truly special opportunity to own a Suffix A Range Rover that not only presents in impeccable condition but also carries a history as rich as the model itself. Best of all, it is available immediately—without the years-long wait for a restoration of this calibre and at a significant saving compared to commissioning one from scratch.
