LS-Swapped 1990 Range Rover for Sale, Costs Less Than a New Velar

As it's often referred to, the Range Rover Classic packed a generous number of powertrains over the years. These comprised several diesels and a few V8 lumps fed by gasoline, which were married to three- or four-speed automatic or four- or five-speed manual transmissions.

It's unknown what engine this old SUV featured when it rolled off the line back in 1990, as the vendor doesn't mention it. Nevertheless, that's less important, as what matters is the new one, which is an LS3. The 'Vette-sourced V8 mill has a 6.2-liter displacement and comes with a six-speed manual transmission delivering the undisclosed thrust to both axles.

The vehicle has received a lot of work recently, hence the shininess all around. Mind you, it wasn't fully restored, but it still looks good enough to trick some into thinking it was. It has a blue paint finish, rides on black alloys, sports black pillars all around, and has privacy windows.

Opening the door will reveal the tan leather interior that looks very good for a 34-year-old car. It has the original dashboard panel with wooden inserts, a traditional steering wheel, classic gauges, OEM HVAC, and a touch of modernity thanks to the new stereo that's hooked up to a serious audio system complete with a subwoofer.

The equipment list is typical for a '90s machine that was developed back in the '60s, with production kicking off in 1970. However, you still get electric windows and a few other bits and bobs. More importantly, it packs that punchy V8 under the hood and also comes with a Magnaflow exhaust system that allows it to breathe more freely.

This 1990 Range Rover has seen some action, as the odometer read 141,056 miles (227,008 km) at the time of cataloging. You probably think an old Range Rover would cost pennies on the dollar, yet depending on its overall condition, it can set its future buyers back a few tens of thousands of dollars. And this one makes no exception, as you will have to pony out almost $60,000 to make it yours.

Advertised by Garage Kept Motors, with the listing available here, this old Range Rover with its LS motor is in stock and ready to be shipped. The question is, would you buy it over something more modern that costs similar money? We will remind you that a brand-new Land Rover Defender 90 is a sub-$60k affair in our market, and so is the Discovery, whereas the smaller Discovery Sport starts at under $50k. The Range Rover Velar has an MSRP of $61,500.