The auction house expects this Range Rover to sell for between $105,000 and $160,000
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- This custom Range Rover blends a 1993 body shell with a 2004 Discovery chassis.
- A 6.2L supercharged LSA V8 engine from GM powers the SUV, producing 556 hp.
- Found in the cabin is a cream-colored leather interior and a new aftermarket screen.
This looks pretty much like any other Range Rover Classic, right? Take another look. While the body is from a 1993 Range Rover, the vehicle’s underpinnings are more modern, which goes some way to explain why the wheelbase is so short. It was brought to life in 2017 by Chieftain and, in July, is set to head to RM Sotheby’s Clivedon House auction in the UK.
In building this very special Range Rover, Chieftain took the original body shell of the 1993 model and grafted it onto the chassis of a Land Rover Discovery 3 from 2004. Then they shortened the wheelbase by 345 mm (13.5 inches) and made some visual changes to the SUV, including adding 20-inch wheels, new modular bumpers, and custom side skirts. Admittedly, the proportions do look a little funny, but they certainly make for an eye-catching Range Rover.
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A new engine has also been fitted. It comes in the form of GM’s 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V8, which was used in vehicles like the old Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Cadillac CTS-V, delivering an impressive 556 hp. This engine is paired with a new six-speed automatic transmission, and power is distributed to all four wheels.
Simon Clay/RM Sotheby’s
After the build was complete, this very car was driven and reviewed by several automotive publications before being sold to the current owner in 2020. The original air suspension has since been replaced with coilovers from Ohlins.
While Chieftain was building this very special Range Rover, it also made some changes to the cabin. For example, there’s an aftermarket Alpine infotainment system and lovely cream-colored leather on the seats, door panels, and transmission tunnel. The Range Rover has also been updated with a push-button start. The odometer reads 1,104 miles (1,776 km), which is presumably miles since the dramatic conversion, rather than a figure that reflects the true mileage of the Discovery 3 chassis.
If this supercharged Range Rover has caught your eye, head over to the RM Sotheby’s auction to place your bid here. It’s one of those projects that blends classic charm with modern performance, and who wouldn’t want to own a piece of that?
Simon Clay/RM Sotheby’s
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