1989 Land Rover Range Rover Classic

PROVENANCE & BUILD NOTES
Model Year: 1989 Range Rover Classic Vogue

Engine: Chevrolet LS3 6.2L V8

Build Type: Full bespoke restomod

Mileage: 509

Location & Sale Terms: This vehicle is EU-based and offered for international sale. All shipping, export, import duties, taxes, and associated costs are the responsibility of the buyer. Worldwide logistics can be arranged by us as required.

VEHICLE BACKGROUND
This 1989 Range Rover Classic Hunter Edition was built in May 1989 to North American Specification (NAS) and delivered new to Range Rover Hendrick Imports in Charlotte, North Carolina. First registered on 21 August 1989, it represents one of just 120 Hunter Editions produced for the 1989 model year, an overlooked and highly nuanced variant within the NAS Range Rover lineage.

Positioned between the base model and the County, the Hunter Edition was not conceived as an entry-level vehicle, but rather a more purposeful, utilitarian alternative within the range. Priced at approximately $38,350 when new, it sat above the standard Range Rover while offering a more restrained specification than the County, a positioning later reversed when the name was reintroduced in 1991.

The vehicle is accompanied by its original factory window sticker, clearly outlining the factory specification and optional equipment as delivered. Finished from new in Cypress Green Metallic over Brown Velour upholstery, it featured the 3.9-litre EFI Rover V8, automatic transmission, factory air conditioning, electric and heated front seats, electric sunroof, cruise control, power steering, ABS braking, and Michelin reinforced tyres, among other NAS-specific details.

Further enhancing its provenance, the vehicle retains its original Land Rover grey leather-bound document wallet, complete with the warranty card, service book, and owners manuals. These period-correct materials provide rare insight into the vehicles early life and underscore the completeness and care that have followed this Range Rover since new.

This documented history provided an ideal foundation for the bespoke LS3-powered restomod it has since become, preserving the identity and elegance of the Classic Range Rover while elevating performance, reliability, and usability to a thoroughly modern standard.

EXTERIOR & BODY
This Range Rover Classic represents a carefully executed restomod, blending the timeless design and commanding road presence of the original with modern engineering and refinement. Built as a bespoke commission, the vehicle was fully disassembled, restored, and re-engineered, with longevity and correctness at the forefront.

The body was stripped to allow inspection and correction of all known corrosion points. Panels were repaired where necessary and refinished individually before reassembly. The underbody and interior floors were treated with a protective liner, with all seams sealed for durability.

Paintwork is finished in matching Cypress Green, professionally applied and protected with a Graphene ceramic coating (MUC 6634). Structural items including the rear crossmember and twin battery trays were replaced new. All steel and aluminium components were correctly isolated during reassembly to prevent bi-metallic corrosion.

Exterior specification includes:

New rear window with frame, quarter window seals, sunroof inner and outer seals

New door window felt channels and inner/outer frame seals

Window frames, door handles, and internal mechanisms powder coated

A, B & C pillars, tailgate aperture, rear wheel arches, and engine bay finished in satin black 2K

D pillars vinyl wrapped

New Pilkington heated windscreen

New tail light lenses, front indicators, fog lights, and side indicators

Truck-Lite 7 full LED headlights, ECE & ROHS compliant

New powder-coated front and rear bumpers and bumper ends

New front grille, front spoiler, bonnet locks, release mechanism, and hardware

Rear tailgate hinges, straps, striker pins, and hardware replaced new

Side mirrors repainted, side skirts refinished

All body seals replaced, including bulkhead, pedal box, door straps, rear floor, and body-to-frame seals

New bulkhead decals and rear mudflaps

The result is a visually correct yet exceptionally robust exterior, capable of long-term use in a wide range of climates.

INTERIOR & CABIN
The interior has been comprehensively reimagined while remaining faithful to the original Range Rover Classic design language. Finished in a bespoke two-tone Cinnamon leather interior, the cabin features genuine Alcantara centre sections, creating a warm, period-appropriate yet elevated atmosphere.

Italian-made, hand-crafted carpets run front to rear, complemented by leather-trimmed mats. Extensive vibro insulation has been applied to the roof, floors, side panels, and doors, while the firewall and transmission tunnel have been heat and sound insulatedsignificantly reducing NVH.

Interior specification includes:

Refurbished walnut veneer trim with new lacquer

Refurbished black headliner

Leather-trimmed sun visors and grab handles

New door hardware, lock pins, switches, and fittings

Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel, custom stamped

Leather-wrapped dashboard, grab handle, and steering column trim

Custom-designed housing for Classic Instruments gauge cluster

Leather-trimmed transfer shifter and knob

Wrapped centre console with suede lining and magnetic catch

USB and Bluetooth audio system with full speaker wiring (four door speakers, two rear speakers)

Refurbished original jack, tools, and spare wheel

Throughout the interior, WÜRTH and OE fasteners were used to ensure factory-level assembly quality.

POWERTRAIN
Engine
At the heart of the build sits a Chevrolet LS3 6.2-litre V8, comprehensively refurbished with new oil pump, timing chain, sump, ancillaries, sensors, seals, and gaskets. Producing approximately 430 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque, the LS3 delivers effortless performance, modern reliability, and exceptional drivability.

The engine installation includes:

LS wiring harness by Hotwire

GM E38 ECM with custom calibration and full OBD2 functionality

Custom stainless steel exhaust system with stainless headers

SPAL electric cooling fans

New alternator, starter motor, A/C compressor, and power steering pump

Custom carbon fibre engine covers finished in body colour

Custom air intake with HKS air filter

New cooling radiator, hoses, thermostat, and water pump

Transmission & Drivetrain
Power is delivered via a refurbished 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission, paired with a refurbished LT230 transfer box with centre locking differential, preserving the Range Rovers all-terrain capability.

Additional drivetrain upgrades include:

RW Engineering transfer box adapter kit and engine mounting system

New engine and transmission mounts

Heavy-duty front and rear prop shafts with HD joints

Transmission oil cooler with AN braided lines

Fully renewed fuel system including pump, sender, metal fuel lines, FPR, and AN braided fittings

New transfer case linkages and reverse light CAN module

CHASSIS, SUSPENSION & BRAKES
The chassis and running gear were fully refurbished with a focus on strength, reliability, and correct geometry.

Suspension and steering specification includes:

Standard-height HD springs and shocks

New steering damper

New PU and rubber suspension bushings

New steering rods, tie rods, ball joints, steering shaft, and steering box

Front and rear anti-roll bars with PU bushings

Powder-coated suspension arms

Refurbished rear suspension levelling system

Both axles were comprehensively rebuilt:

Front axle: swivel housings, hubs, bearings, shims, seals, and hardware refurbished and powder coated

Rear axle: hubs, bearings, seals, and hardware refurbished and powder coated

Refurbished and powder-coated handbrake assembly

Braking system:

Refurbished, powder-coated brake calipers

New brake discs, pads, hoses, hard lines, hardware, and master cylinder

As with the rest of the vehicle, WÜRTH and OE fasteners were used throughout.

WHEELS & TYRES
The vehicle retains its original Range Rover Classic wheels, finished in matching body colour, powder coated with 2K-painted centre pieces.

They are fitted with five new Toyo Open Country A/T tyres (255/70 R16), providing a balanced blend of on-road refinement and all-terrain capability.

SUMMARY
This Range Rover Classic LS3 restomod represents a rare opportunity to acquire a properly engineered, comprehensively rebuilt, and exceptionally well-documented example. Every systembody, interior, drivetrain, chassis, and electricshas been addressed with a clear focus on quality, longevity, and usability.

Built for an enthusiast who values authenticity, engineering integrity, and modern performance, this LS3-powered Range Rover Classic is equally suited to long-distance touring, spirited driving, or refined daily usewhile retaining the timeless elegance and presence that define the Classic Range Rover.