{"product_id":"1985-land-rover-range-rover-1","title":"1985 Land Rover Range Rover 51k Miles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Barbara, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Curated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1985 Land Rover Range Rover is for sale in Santa Barbara, Ca. The classic Range Rover occupies a singular place in automotive history -- simultaneously the progenitor of the modern luxury SUV and one of the most capable off-road vehicles ever engineered from the factory. This example stands out for a combination of reasons that are increasingly difficult to find together in a single survivor. At 51,805 actual miles, it represents genuinely low use for a 40-year-old British 4x4, and the specification is notably desirable: a 5-speed manual gearbox paired with the 3.5L Rover V8 with electronic fuel injection. The red exterior over tan cloth interior is a period-correct pairing that reads as honest rather than restored, and the fact that both heat and air conditioning are functional on a vehicle of this age is worth noting. No modifications have been made to the engine, drivetrain, suspension, or body -- this is a stock, unmodified example riding on its original 16x7 three-spoke wheels shod with Michelin tires. This Range Rover suits a collector or enthusiast seeking an uncompromised, low-mileage example of one of the most historically significant 4x4s ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the pictures in the gallery \u0026amp; use the contact form to get in touch with us and the seller to ask questions and\/or make an offer for this vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYear: 1985\u003cbr\u003eMake: Land Rover \u003cbr\u003eModel: Range Rover\u003cbr\u003eDrive: 4X4\u003cbr\u003eMiles: 51,805\u003cbr\u003eMileage Verification: Actual Miles \u003cbr\u003eFuel Type: Gasoline\u003cbr\u003eTransmission: Manual (3 Pedals)\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Forward Gears: 5\u003cbr\u003eEngine: 3.5L Rover V8 with electronic fuel injection\u003cbr\u003eExterior Color: Red\u003cbr\u003eInterior Color: Tan\u003cbr\u003eState of Registration: Montana \u003cbr\u003eVehicle Location: Santa Barbara \u003cbr\u003eVIN: Available Upon Request \u003cbr\u003eTitle: Clean \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEngine Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eTransmission Modifications: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain, Suspension, Tires \u0026amp; Brakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrivetrain Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eSuspension Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eWheel Size and Offset: 16×7 3 spoke\u003cbr\u003eWheel Brand and Model: Stock\u003cbr\u003eTire Brand, Model, and Size: Michelin tires\u003cbr\u003eType of Brakes: Stock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior \u0026amp; Interior: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Material: Cloth \u003cbr\u003eInterior Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eWorking Heat: Yes \u003cbr\u003eWorking Air Conditioning: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel History:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Range Rover entered its second decade of production in 1985 still riding on the bones of the original 1970 design -- a testament to how thoroughly the development team had anticipated the demands of a luxury off-road vehicle. A four-door body variant had joined the original two-door in the early 1980s, broadening the model's appeal to family buyers and executive users. The Rover V8 -- a lightweight alloy engine tracing its lineage to a General Motors unit licensed decades earlier -- remained the heart of the lineup, and Vogue trim elevated the interior with leather seating and upgraded appointments that pushed the Range Rover into direct competition with European luxury alternatives such as the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. Beneath the bodywork, the engineering fundamentals that defined the original -- permanent four-wheel drive with a lockable center differential, coil-spring suspension at all four corners, and long-travel live axles -- remained intact, a platform whose depth of capability the market had yet to replicate in a vehicle of comparable refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Land Rover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53857594835263,"sku":null,"price":75000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8095\/8783\/files\/RangeRoverClassic.AH-03201.jpg?v=1782494678","url":"https:\/\/curatedovrlnd.com\/products\/1985-land-rover-range-rover-1","provider":"CURATED OVR LND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}