Land Rover® Range Rover P38 *4.0V8 SE – Low Miles* (NVP)

For sale, Land Rover® Range Rover P38 in Oxford Blue (1997). 

4.0V8. MOT until 29th April 2027. 94,754 miles – Just 3267 per year from new. SE Model – Harmon Kardon Stereo, Heated Seats, Power Seats, Front & Rear Heated Windscreens, Electric Windows, Dual Zone Climate Control, Pioneer Head Unit, Cruise Control, Front Headlamp Washers, Alloy Wheels, Electric Mirrors, Extended Leather with Wood. Full Grey Colour Interior. OEM Owners Manual. Comes with Folder of Receipts. Only 5 Former Keepers – Just one every 6 or so years. Tow Bar & Electrics. Two keys – 1x Blade, 1x Remote Central Locking.

We are delighted to present for sale this 1996 Range Rover P38 4 litre V8, finished in Oxford Blue with Grey Leather Interior. This particular example is the “SE” model – which included full leather, cruise control, dual zone climate control, alloy wheels, tow bar with electrics, front head light washers, and extended leather to the door cards. We are particular fans of the V8 P38s – it is a buttery smooth engine, with plenty of torque and power. This particular example has only covered miles 94,754 from new – that equates to just 3267 miles a year since new 29 years ago!

Externally, we think this Range Rover P38 has maintained its handsome looks, finished in Oxford Blue – with all the usual items one would hope to see – the OEM alloy wheels, front grill badging, tow bar and electrics to allow towing should it be needed, front headlamp washers, front and rear plastic bumpers, etc etc. We really think these P38s have grown into their looks as they’ve become a classic – and they seem to garner lots of positive attention no matter the environment in which you take them. The bodywork is in good condition for its age, but of course does have the odd age related mark one would expect of a 30 year old vehicle – we see this as a positive as if they are absolutely pristine, you don’t want to use them – and that defeats the point of a Range Rover which can carry the whole family, whatever the weather.

On the inside, the photos show the benefits of the SE package – with the full leather, electric windows, electric wing mirrors, heated seats, air conditioning, cruise control with steering wheel controls, deluxe carpets and extended leather on the doors – it is just a lovely place to be, again likely due to the low mileage. This is the first P38 Range Rover we have ever seen with the Grey interior – which has certainly aged the best over time over other variants. Two sets of keys means both you and your partner can drive it and have your own set, which is very handy and not a given at this age. It is well above what would would expect in a 1997 P38, and that is due to the low mileage and care taken by previous keepers.

Out on the road, this P38 gives a great account of itself – we’re particular fans of the V8s, both the 4L and the 4.6L – as they are super smooth, have plenty of reserve power and give better fuel economy than one may imagine – particularly on a longer run. It is refreshing to get into a “proper” Range Rover, which isn’t full of screens or driving aids which fight the wheel when you change lane, or bong when it has misread the speed limit… and as you can probably tell, we are speaking from experience. It drives wonderfully, sitting on the proper air suspension. It can sit happily at road speed – being almost on tick over at 70mph in the outside lane – and it’ll go far faster than that if you fancy risking your license… or if you holiday on the continent with the faster, European roads, the reserve power is very welcome. We drove this particular vehicle in from Manchester – on a busy M62 & M1 motorway network – and it was a dream – our 300TDI Defender 90 support truck was working hard to keep with us.. we certainly didn’t need it!

In summary then, if you are looking for a V8 P38, which is well equipped and enjoys low mileage which would be the envy of most of its peers – this is well worth considering. It is crazy to think that in just ten years time a car such as this, with air suspension and all the “mod cons” will not need an MOT or pay any road tax… which should only serve to increase residual values further, and reduce ownership costs. P38 residuals are rising sharply, particularly on “good ones” with low mileage, as they have become quite collectable in recent times…. don’t forget – this also comes with our major mechanical, in house, JB 4×4 HQ warranty – for peace of mind in ownership too.

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