1993 Range Rover County Sport Agean Blue

1993 Land Rover Range Rover County Sport Description:

If you want a rare and distinctive Range Rover, this is one to consider. This is a 1993 Range Rover County Sport, a limited edition only sold that year. Land Rover brought about 200 Sports to the U.S. market, most of which were painted Beluga Black. This is one of the very few models that came in Aegean Blue paint.

Condition Description

Overall this vehicle is in excellent condition for its age. Current owner is a lifelong Land Rover enthusiast who has made this Range Rover a documented restoration project over the last couple years. Reason for sale is a need to free up room and budget for a Defender 110 TDI import. Mileage is 186,800 and counting, as it’s still in use. It came with a documented complete engine replacement, although mileage of replacement engine is unknown. Previous owner thought the new engine is about 100,000 miles younger than the body. Engine runs smoothly, quietly, and is powerful. It holds a steady temperature and does not overheat. Transmission shifts smoothly. Vehicle tracks straight and handles well. There is a slight clunk from the front driver’s wheel when going over bumps, suggesting the need for a swivel service. Brakes are powerful. Most usual trouble spots have been addressed and several key upgrades have been made to improve longevity and reliability. The main areas still needing attention are cosmetic issues on the body.

Body issues include panel damage to front passenger fender, rear driver’s side quarter, and lower rear tailgate. Photos show details. Minor rust spots on upper rear tailgate and beginning signs of surface rust in front footwells. Load space floor is dry and rust-free. No frame or underside rust, this has been a west coast car. Clear coat is deteriorating on the roof and there are a few paint dings on the front of the hood. A little pre-emptive treatment would ensure a healthy rust-free future. It’s increasingly hard to find rust-free frames on Rovers of this vintage, so if you want one that is not suffering from corrosion this is a solid example.

Interior is in Westminster Gray. All knobs, switches, and hardware are original and complete – even the dash fuse panel cover. Leather on the driver’s seat shows cracking on the seat and armrest, there is a hole in the rear seat leather. Has original factory rubber floor mats, headliner was recently refinished. No peeling or delaminating of dash trim.

The vehicle has minor fluid leaks, including power steering box and engine oil. No coolant loss. Current owner has watched this like a hawk and it has never needed coolant.

Vehicle has been detailed and comes with a fresh oil change. It’s a turn-key example and is ready to go as-is. Future work should be contemplated as described below.

Buyer will receive an Excel file detailing all parts installed, services done, and maintenance performed by current owner showing date and mileage at which service was done as well as a paper file containing receipts and service records.

Test drive videos

Engine start and running: https://youtu.be/WSAsVeGcfcQ

Road test: https://youtu.be/IoupXYVI3qw

Modifications by previous owner

· Air suspension system replaced with factory coils and Bilstein shocks

· Aftermarket mechanical oil pressure gauge installed

· Replacement engine, including new belts and reconditioned radiator

Modifications and work done by current owner

· Oil changes every 3,000 miles with high-zinc 20W50 oil

· New spark plugs (Champion copper)

· New wires (Kingsbourne 8mm)

· New air filter

· Clean idle air control valve

· Throttle cable replaced

· New ignition amplifier module

· Pertronix Flamethrower distributor and cap, OEM rotor

· New cat-back exhaust

· Fuel filter

· Fuel filler cap

· Coolant flush

· Coolant reservoir upgrade

· New temperature sending sensor

· Brake bleed, new brake fluid

· New front brake pads

· New rear rotors (slotted, drilled)

· New rear brake pads

· New front driver’s side ABS sensor

· Repaired binnacle illumination

· Repaired door courtesy lights and replaced timer

· New wiper fluid sensor

· New ignition coil (Lucas)

· Converted fusible links to Discovery 1 fuse block

· New battery

· New battery cables

· New alternator

· New tires (all 5): General Grabber AT-2 in 225/75/16

· Driver’s side front hub and both rear hubs serviced

· New lower steering shaft

· Bilstein steering damper

· Serviced transfer case shifter

· Replaced fluids in both differentials, transmission, and transfer case

· Greased drive shafts every oil change

· New vehicle speed sensor

· New upper tailgate struts

· Repaired door latches

· Discovery 2 door seals (reduce wind noise, better seal)

· Refinished headliner

· Replaced factory fog lamps with Hella aftermarket fog lamps

· New brass radiator plug

Known work needed or non-functioning features

· Driver’s side door speakers do not work

· CD changer does not work

· Stereo controls are finicky

· New hardware needed for passenger side rear lamp guard

· Front footwell surface rust preventative treatment

· Transfer case service, or live with the well-known Rover clunk

· Swivel service (this is the most pressing mechanical issue)

· Heated seats inoperable

· Side view mirrors do not adjust

· Cruise control inoperable

· Air conditioning needs recharge

· Mechanical oil pressure gauge displaced the electrical connection to the oil pressure sensor switch, rendering the heated windscreen inoperable. Making the heated windscreen work will require reinstalling oil pressure sensor switch.

· Windscreen is cracked and has a couple small dings

· Driver’s seat does not move forward or backwards. It does tilt. Known working replacement switches have not solved the issue, suspect it’s the seat motor.

If the winning bid is higher than $8,000 the following parts will be included:

Bosch ignition coil

Ignition rotor

Factory Lucas distributor

Oil pressure sensor switch

Factory tool kit

Fuel pressure regulator

Factory Range Rover plastic fog light shields

Under-bonnet bulb assembly

Spare seat switch

Lucas distributor cap

Extra upper rear tailgate

Side view mirrors

New complete windshield gasket kit

Fuel pump

Set of 4 Yakima 1-A gutter mount roof rack towers and Yakima cross bars

Spare new ABS sensor

Replacement passenger side front quarter panel which can be repainted and installed in place of current damaged quarter panel

Pair of green/gold Range Rover branded teacups (made in England) and Range Rover biscuit tin - enjoy your tea and shortbread in style

I am listing this with complete transparency. Look at the photos, watch the test drive videos, ask questions if there is anything else you want to know. Mileage may increase as vehicle is in weekly use. Buyer to collect in person or make shipping arrangements.