The Range Rover ‘P38a’ is as much of a status symbol today as it was when it was new – opulent, well-equipped and exceptionally grand, it’s a car that has earned a huge enthusiast following in the 27 years since it was launched.
And with prices of Range Rover Classics going stratospheric, the P38’s moment in the sun is nigh – they’re already creeping up, and it’s not surprising because as well as being iconic, they’re really quite lovely to drive.
This one’s a gorgeous example. A very late model from 2001 – the last full year of production - it’s a Vogue SE with the flagship 4.6-litre V8 in discreet Oxford Blue, which must be one of the smartest colours offered on the model.
It’s a low mileage car with a good history, making it the ideal luxurious modern classic as well as a sensible future investment. IMG_5330.JPG4.84 MB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Original handbook and Land Rover wallet
Service book fully stamped
89k from new
UK V5C
MOT until January 2023
Supplied with the P38 are the original Land Rover book pack wallet, handbooks, a sat nav guide, audio manual and a service book, which is up to date. Bidders will note that the last stamp in the book is at 77k miles, but an invoice viewable in the gallery below will show that it has had a service in recent months and a stamp has been added to the book since.
The Range Rover has an MOT valid until January 2023, which it passed with no advisory notes. It has never had a major MOT failure or any bodywork advisories. IMG_5360.JPG3.82 MB
THE INTERIOR
Magnolia leather trim with blue piping
Heated seats
Sat nav
Climate control and CD changer
Original floormats included
In Vogue SE spec the Range Rover is a genuine luxury vehicle with wonderfully supple leather seats and astonishing levels of standard equipment – electric heated seats, leather-trimmed door cards, a premium Harman Kardon audio system, steering wheel audio and climate control to name but a few.
This one also has a factory sat-nav system, which features both on and off-road settings.
This one’s in great condition and has its original premium floor mats, while the only issue that will need sorting (if you’re fussy) is some slightly baggy headlining in the rear – a very common issue with P38s and not a difficult one to get sorted. IMG_5384.JPG3.49 MB
THE EXTERIOR
Oxford Blue Metallic
16-inch alloys
Very clean and smart
Finished in metallic Oxford Blue paint, the P38 looks wonderful and is in very smart condition overall with no notable flaws.
The inner rear door shuts and lower tailgate are in sound order, which will be good news to any P38 fan – there’s just one tiny bubble on the bottom of the rear part of the tailgate.
The underside looks to be structurally sound and aside from some very minor areas of lacquer peel on the door mirrors and bonnet, plus some poor paint repairs to one mirror, it’s in very smart and well-presented condition, with smart alloy wheels and quality winter tyres. IMG_5320.JPG4.46 MB
THE MECHANICS
4.6-litre V8
Automatic transmission
Functioning air suspension
High and low ratio gears engage properly
Drives really well
This is the 4.6 V8, which is the flagship P38 engine option with 222 bhp and 0-60 in 9.7 seconds.
It has covered just under 90,000 miles and runs sweetly, with no unusual noises or apparent issues.
The air suspension is still fitted (many have been converted to coil springs) and it works through all of its settings, from access height to fully raised. The low-ratio transmission engages as it ought to.
We were able to drive the vehicle a short distance and can confirm that it drove well on test. IMG_5414.JPG5.48 MB
SUMMARY
This is a really smart example of a late P38 in the absolute best engine and trim combination.
It’s a grand and stately old thing that offers unrivalled luxury and comfort and is brilliantly presented in very good overall condition.
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