The problem is that while many of them are now affordable in terms of purchase price, some of the electronic issues and mechanical faults can mean you need to set the same funds aside again just to cover any hiccups. But, an early Range Rover Sport can now be picked up for less than £5,000.
A D3-based platform and therefore capable machine lie underneath, plus it’s not like the Sport is a shed to drive. Sat-nav and heated seats aren’t the sort of thing you’ll find on your Series III. And considering the low cost, you could feasibly keep a rainy day fund to one side.
If you want to be the owner of a vehicle that oozes heritage like no other, then surely a Series I Land Rover is the way to go.
The Series I Land Rover – particularly in its 80” guise – is arguably the most sought after Land Rover for purists and collectors alike.
Its 1940’s engineering gives it a real charisma, but consequently, parts aren’t as readily available as they once were. Restoration projects require deep pockets, but then if you can source all the bits you need and come up with a finished example, it could well fetch mega bucks.
Gone are the days where you could use a Series I as an actual Land Rover, because with restored and cherished examples now retailing where they’re at, preservation is the aim of the game. The rarer and earlier the vehicle, the higher the price tag gets. But can you really put a price on such an icon?
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