This 1973 Land Rover Range Rover Classic is a Solihull-built, three-door example exported to Guatemala in January 1973 and is said to have been used primarily as a field vehicle by the original owner in Zacapo, Guatemala. The truck was purchased by the current owner out in 2017 and was subsequently driven to Texas for importation into the US in January 2021. Work conducted in 2018 is said to have included a repaint in Masai Red, a refresh…
This 1973 Land Rover Range Rover Classic is a Solihull-built, three-door example exported to Guatemala in January 1973 and is said to have been used primarily as a field vehicle by the original owner in Zacapo, Guatemala. The truck was purchased by the current owner out in 2017 and was subsequently driven to Texas for importation into the US in January 2021. Work conducted in 2018 is said to have included a repaint in Masai Red, a refresh of the interior, and a rebuild of the 3.5-liter Rover V8. Equipment includes a pair of Zenith-Stromberg carburetors, a four-speed manual transmission, a two-speed transfer case, power steering, and 16″ Rostyle wheels. This three-door Range Rover is now offered on dealer consignment in Texas with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate and a Texas title.
Delivered new in Masai Red, the truck was refinished in 2018 by the current owner, who is said to have sourced a replacement windshield seal, headlight lenses, and mudflaps at that time. Exterior features include replacement hood-mounted mirrors, an exposed fuel filler, and a trailer tow ball. The windshield is cracked at the lower right corner, and the seals for the rear and rear quarter windows are worn.
Factory 16″ Rostyle wheels wear a silver finish and 205/80 Bridgestone Dueller H/T tires. The suspension bushings are worn and excessive play is present in the steering aLording to the selling dealer, who notes leaks are present in the power steering box and left swivel seal. The truck is equipped with an additional front stabilizer bar.
The cabin is equipped with twin front buckets and a rear bench, and features include manual crank windows, heating and defrost functions, and sliding side windows for the rear oLupants. Stock replacements were sourced for the door panels, door hardware, and seat base trim as well as for the C-pillar and front footwell trim. Further additions include replacement seat upholstery, a Suffix A-style differential lock knob, wooden door pulls, and aftermarket seat belts.
The main instrument binnacle set beyond the factory three-spoke steering wheel includes a 200km/h speedometer along with a combination fuel and temperature gauge, while aLessory gauges monitor voltage, oil temperature, time, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 75k kilometers (~47k miles), and true mileage is unknown. Per the seller, the oil pressure gauge, left door light switch, and rear wiper are inoperative, and the washer fluid reservoir is not present.
The 3.5-liter V8 is equipped with two Zenith-Stromberg carburetors and reportedly rebuilt in 2018. Power is sent to all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. A leak from the rear main seal was noted during an inspection conducted by the seller in preparation for the sale, further results and photos from which are provided in the gallery below.
The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate shows the build date of December 11, 1972, and delivery to Guatemala City.