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Over the years, Land Rover has delivered several key icons of automotive design. But it’s not every day that they produce a truly unique special—a true one of one. But in 2013, with support from U2 frontman Bono, they did precisely that. The subject car you see today is a result of an extraordinary charity auction. An auction which saw Gerry McGovern (one of Britain’s most recognized car designers), Jony Ive (Chief Design Officer of Apple), and Marc Newson (described as the most influential designer of his generation) create this one of a kind Range Rover. The Sotheby’s auction, which raised millions of dollars for the fight against HIV-AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, was entitled “RED.” As such, all products on offer featured the color red extensively, this Range Rover being no exception.
Based on a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Lux, this car features red accents throughout. Tastefully done, so as not to go overboard, you’ll find a red gear knob, red seat belts, red stitching, and red facia inserts. Also of note is a custom charcoal gray over Orchid White leather interior. In addition, on entry, you’ll find door sills that bear an inscription confirming this car’s one-off status. The exterior features red highlights too, which extend to red badging, red brake calipers, and a one-off red enamel Autobiography badge on the tailgate.
Untouched, the engine is the standard 5-liter V8. This gives the Range Rover 370hp and a very accessible 376 lb-ft of torque. We’re assured that all maintenance has been carried out up to date — fitting for a car originally sold at auction for $400,000.
SUVs nowadays have lost their off-road ability. Most of them are just glorified people haulers with leather dashboards that roam the parking lots of malls. This 2023 Range Rover with just under 30,000 miles takes a slightly different approach. It combines all the great traits of modern SUVs (luxury, sportiness, style) with the great traits of older SUVs (off-road ability). It’s easy to see why Land Rover has been producing the Range Rover for over 50 years. They seem to do what very few other car makers can do; Drive off the road as well as it can on the road.
The majority of Range Rover owners purchase them not just for their robust off-road capabilities and cutting-edge technology but also for the value that the brand name brings to the table. It has always been one of the names we think of when we talk of ultra-luxury SUVs. Land Rover launched three special editions of the Range Rover for the 2021 model year. Namely, the Fifty Edition (which celebrates the 50th birthday of their flagship SUV), the Westminster Edition, and the Dynamic Black Edition. With this listing, we are talking about the well-equipped midrange model, the 2021 Range Rover HSE Westminster Edition. This sophisticated example is said only to have 31,200 miles on its odometer. Keep reading to find out about the luxuries this grand ride has to offer.
Luxury, off-road capability, on-road performance. No other vehicle really provides this combination like a Range Rover. The Range Rover has become the standard that all other luxury off-roaders are measured by, but creature comforts weren’t always a part of its DNA. The first-generation Range Rover was a basic, rugged off-roader, and the early models didn’t even have power steering. The seats were vinyl, and the dashboard was made of plastic to make it easier to clean, a world away from the modern interiors that come with leather, wood trim and electronics. Speed wasn’t a prime concern for the design team either, with the initial engine option being a Rover V8 (adapted from Buick), rated for 127hp in its most primitive form. But now, more than 4 decades later, the Range Rover is a very different animal.
In 1948, the Rover Company of Britain was gearing up for the post-war period. One of their bright ideas was to create a light, utilitarian and capable off-roader that could be used for agricultural, as well as other purposes. They were inspired by what Willys was doing with the Jeep across the pond. In fact the very first Land Rover Series prototype used a Jeep chassis and a Rover engine. The production version, of course, was Land Rover’s own design, and was called the Series I. As time passed by, it became the Series II, Series III, and gained the Defender name by 1990. Although the vehicle underwent hundreds of changes during its several decades of production, its basic shape and purpose remained true to the original. That’s why you can easily see similarities between a 1948 Series I and this 66,000-mile 1994 Land Rover Defender 110 that’s up for sale today. This six-seat vehicle is thus a great way to explore the myriad trails across America, in a vehicle that’s built for the purpose.
There is a dedicated group of enthusiasts who swear by a Land Rover Series, or Land Rover Defender. Produced since 1948, the Land Rover Series became the Defender in late 1990, when Land Rover switched to a new naming convention for their models. While the Series underwent hundreds of updates throughout its life, including during its Defender time, the external appearance of the vehicle remains roughly similar. This 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 is no different; park it next to a 1948 Series 1 and you’ll immediately notice the similarities. But, there are several differences too. This vehicle has done just under 700 miles after undergoing a comprehensive full frame up restoration including a conversion to left-hand drive for easier driving in the United States.
SUVs have changed a fair amount in the past few decades. Many of the once rough and tough desert trailblazers capable of climbing mountains at a moment’s notice have gone soft. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1991 Land Rover Defender 90 holds true to SUVs of before. With the initial design dating back to 1948, Land Rover knew how to make a rugged workhorse that could do it all.
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