This Range Rover Classic gets the restomod treatment

The Range Rover Classic has quickly become, just that. It’s a classic truck with a rising value proposition to match. Collectors are taking notice and the price on Range Rover Classics is climbing. EDC Automotive Design snagged one for a new project build. The finished product has me conflicted.

Let’s get to the heart of this one first. Under the hood sits a 6.2-liter V8 making 403 horsepower. It’s backed up by a six-speed automatic gearbox. Peek at each corner and you’ll find upgraded brakes while ECD’s own adjustable air suspension system keeps the ride in check. The Alpine White paint works great against the black wheels and trim too.

I will say though, that the white paint causes the hood to lose its lines a bit. And the lower spoiler/lower grille/foglight treatment doesn’t do much for me. Yes, I know that’s a stock bit minus the paint. Still, I’d ditch that section for a cleaner look. I’d also go with more period appropriate wheels.

On the inside, Torino Salsa leather would not be my first choice. I can appreciate the dual-nature of the style aesthetic though. Cool on the outside, hot on the inside. I get it.

Regardless of my sticking points, I do think this is a very cool build. The Range Rover Classic was on my short list while I was shopping for a truck. The Montero ultimately won out, but I definitely still peek at RR Classic listings from time to time. With the vehicle above, I’m impressed. But paint it green. Make the interior tan. Give me some steel-look wheels. And ditch that front valence. And then I’d be drooling…

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11 responses to “This Range Rover Classic gets the restomod treatment”

  1. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    The red seats made me jolt away from my screen. Certainly not my first choice – and I’d wager that this generation Range Rover was still made for and reflected a more moderate, tasteful flavour of wealthiness. One that required you to roam a large, muddy estate, carry a dog in the car that would adhere to your every command, and own tweed.

    The loud, glitzy, posh and flashing 1%-ness of today is incompatible with that, and I feel it crashes down onto this vehicle. I’d take one if asked though, cough.

  2. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    The red seats made me jolt away from my screen. Certainly not my first choice – and I’d wager that this generation Range Rover was still made for and reflected a more moderate, tasteful flavour of wealthiness. One that required you to roam a large, muddy estate, carry a dog in the car that would adhere to your every command, and own tweed.

    The loud, glitzy, posh and flashing 1%-ness of today is incompatible with that, and I feel it crashes down onto this vehicle. I’d take one if asked though, cough.

  3. Maymar Avatar
    Maymar

    At this point, I don’t think I could drive a green on tan Range Rover without constantly yelling about the Transporter of the Gods and such. Since I don’t think the four-doors can pull off the mustards or browns or baby blues like the early two-doors, it’d have to be dark blue. At least something more subdued than this (although this is somewhere where the GM V8 swap doesn’t bother me since it basically already had a Buick V8).

    Although, I’m cheap enough I’d just get a Series 1/2 Discovery since it’s be a similar enough experience.

    Https//images.app.goo.gl/NePQV5EPS9vcPoXp8

  4. Rover 1 Avatar
    Rover 1

    You could try looking for one of these. A Strange Rover.

    https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/1212632221.jpg

    1. Jeff Glucker Avatar
      Jeff Glucker

      Is that a Disco with a RRC front clip?!

      1. Rover 1 Avatar
        Rover 1

        From the listing.

        Has the chassis and running gear from the Range Rover, mated to the body and interior of a Discovery. 9 made by December 1993.

        The idea came from Les Thompson of the Scottish Range Rover and Discovery
        Centre. He wanted a vehicle that could combine the comfort of a Vogue SE
        with enough space for seven passengers when necessary.

        The Strange Rover can be based on a Range Rover of any age. Once the vehicle
        has been stripped and certified as sound, the chassis is galvanised,
        front and rear axles powder coated to resist corrosion. The old
        suspension is replaced with new springs and shocks and an anti-roll bar
        kit is supplied.

        The engine supplied was either the 3.9L litre V8 or the Mazda 3.5L intercooled Turbo diesel.

      2. Rover 1 Avatar
        Rover 1

        From the listing.

        Has the chassis and running gear from the Range Rover, mated to the body and interior of a Discovery. 9 made by December 1993.

        The idea came from Les Thompson of the Scottish Range Rover and Discovery
        Centre. He wanted a vehicle that could combine the comfort of a Vogue SE
        with enough space for seven passengers when necessary.

        The Strange Rover can be based on a Range Rover of any age. Once the vehicle
        has been stripped and certified as sound, the chassis is galvanised,
        front and rear axles powder coated to resist corrosion. The old
        suspension is replaced with new springs and shocks and an anti-roll bar
        kit is supplied.

        The engine supplied was either the 3.9L litre V8 or the Mazda 3.5L intercooled Turbo diesel.

        1. Sjalabais Avatar
          Sjalabais

          The name alone is absolute worthy of adoration. This is great!

        2. outback_ute Avatar
          outback_ute

          “chassis and running gear from following the Range Rover, mated to the body and interior of a Discovery”

          Isn’t that what a Discovery is anyway?

          1. Rover 1 Avatar
            Rover 1

            Which is why it has a Meccano like simplicity. The interior looks more like a Vogue up to the back seats, then it’s all roomy Discovery.