• Year of manufacture 
    1994
  • Mileage 
    16 800 mi / 27 037 km
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Chassis number 
    SALLHBM33MA648288
  • Engine number 
    40D09761B
  • Lot number 
    259
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Black
  • Number of seats 
    2
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

This veryspecial Range Rover is the work of Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd.Originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri, and reputedly cost around 135,000Finishedin Rolls-Royce MasonBlack over black-piped Oxblood Connolly hide with Wilton carpeting and Burr Walnut embellishmentIn June 2000, L23 PWTenjoyed its own 15 minutes of famewhen it was used to ferry World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson around Glasgow when he fought at Hampden Park (press cuttings on file)Subsequently passed to an owner in Denmark in January 2008Since returning to the UK, the vehicle has been re-registered on its original registration L23 PWTand has been looked after by Range Rover specialists Bishop's HeritageThe 1994 stretched limousine Range Rover offered here is the work of one of the best-known conversion companies of the time Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd., who were responsible for converting several hundred examples, many of them tailored to the specific requirements of wealthy Middle Eastern clients.Based on an end-of-the-line, 'soft-dash' 1994 Range Rover Classic LSE, a desirable model in its own right, it took nine months to build and was originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother,Prince Jefri.At a reputed cost of around 135,000,Townley stretched the chassis and body by 40, incorporating two additional fixed Range Rover doors in the centre and a roof raised by 8. They also installed a laminated sunroof together with darkened windows and a one-piece opening tailgate. Interior features include a full electric centre division with glass panel; three rear seats (two electrically operated); full air conditioning; stereo/CD player and two remote control 8 television monitors with a VHS recorder.The exterior was painted in Rolls-Royce MasonBlack and the interior trimmed in black-piped Oxblood Connolly hide with Wilton carpeting and Burr Walnut embellishments.In June 2000, L23 PWT enjoyed its own 15 minutes of fame when it was used to ferry World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson around Glasgow when he fought at Hampden Park (press cuttings on file). At that time, it was reported that the car had covered 10,000 miles from new and was being offered for sale by the Glasgow Car Company. The vehicle passed to an owner in Denmark in January 2008, butsince returning to the UK, ithas returnedtoits original registration L23 PWT and been looked after by Range Rover experts Bishops Heritage.Properly engineered by a renowned specialist and inpristine condition, having covered just an indicated 16,800 miles, this striking vehiclewould be ideal for corporate ventures, promotional events or taking your extended family out to lunch.


Silverstone Auctions Ltd
The Forge
Harwoods House, Banbury Road
Ashorne
Warwickshire
CV35 0AA
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Rob
Last name 
Hubbard

Phone 
+44-01926691141