Offered by Classic Rovers, this 1996 Land Rover Range Rover Classic pairs old-world British luxury with one of Land Rover’s most respected powerplants: the 300Tdi 2.5L turbo diesel. Showing 106,000 miles and finished in striking Carmen Red over a tan leather interior, this rust-free example was sourced from Southern Spain and remains refreshingly analog, with a manual transmission, manual seats, and no sunroofs to introduce leaks or headaches. It’s a clean-title Classic built for long distances, back roads, and real-world ownership.
- Legendary 300Tdi Power: The 300Tdi is widely regarded as one of Land Rover’s most durable and efficient engines, known for its torque, longevity, and mechanical simplicity. Paired with a manual gearbox, it delivers an engaging, purpose-built driving experience that modern SUVs simply can’t replicate.
- Rust-Free European Provenance: This Range Rover Classic spent its life in Southern Spain, sparing it from the corrosion issues that plague many examples. The result is clean bodywork and solid bones—exactly what seasoned Rover buyers look for.
- Iconic Range Rover Design: Finished in Carmen Red, this Classic retains the timeless, upright proportions that made the original Range Rover a design icon. It’s equal parts stately and utilitarian, with a presence that still turns heads nearly three decades later.
- Honest, Driver-Focused Interior: Tan leather, power windows, and power locks provide just enough comfort without unnecessary complexity. Manual seats and the absence of sunroofs mean fewer failure points and a more durable long-term ownership proposition.
- Clean Title, Properly Sorted: Offered by the experts at Classic Rovers with a clean title, this Classic represents a well-chosen example in an increasingly thin market. Diesel, manual, rust-free trucks like this are getting harder to find—and more expensive to replace.
The Range Rover Classic has crossed firmly into collector territory, but the best ones are still meant to be driven. With its desirable 300Tdi diesel, manual transmission, rust-free Spanish origins, and no-nonsense spec, this is the kind of Classic that rewards use, not just admiration.
Key Highlights
- Rust-free example from Southern Spain
- Carmen Red exterior
- Tan leather interior
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Manual seats
- No sunroofs (no leak-prone hardware)