Range Rover Classic LSE Autobiography Register
The Autobiography scheme was announced at the London Motorfair in October 1993. It was run by Land Rover Special Vehicles and was billed as a customising service that offered “the ultimate personalisation” for Range Rovers. No LHD models have so far been identified, although it is likely that some would have been built for the Middle East. Cars were re-painted by re-paint was entrusted to XK Engineering, Coventry and re-trimmed by Anderson and Ryan, Coventry.
Pilot models
Two pilot models were built, probably in mid-1993. One was on the standard 100inch wheelbase and the other was based on a 108inch LSE.
| Reg no | Type | Build date | LRSV contract no | Colour | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not known | 100in | 1993 | Not known | ‘Lamborghini’ Candy Apple Blue |
On Land Rover stand at London Motofair 19th October 1993, Press Day. Used for Special Vehicles Autobiography brochure. |
| M230 SKY | LSE | 1993 | Not known | ‘BMW’ Titan Red |
Sold via Hatfield’s of Sheffield to a director of BAe. Survives. Used for Special Vehicles Autobiography brochure. Used for Rimmer Brothers parts catalogue. |
Hard Dash Models
| Reg no | Type | Build date | LRSV contract no | Colour | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L563 VUF | LSE | Nov ‘93 | 6096 | Arles Blue? | One of two for TMS but transferred to Southern Counties Land Rover in 1994. |
| L565 VUF | LSE | Nov ‘93 | 6013 | British Racing Green |
One of two for TMS but transferred to Southern Counties Land Rover in 1994. Later re-registered as L15 PUR. Sold, Lancaster Land Rover, 1995. Auctioned, £60,750, Iconic Auctioneers Saturday 27th August, 2022 Magnolia leather, 5 spoke alloy 'flat pattern' wheels & TWR body kit. Vin SALLHBM33KA638550, engine: 40D06206A |
| M321 CVC | LSE | 1993 | Not known | ‘Aston’ Willow Green |
Morland’s sheepskin rugs. Not road registered until 1994 |
| M322 CVC | LSE | Not known | Not known | Red |
Red with black and red, leather and a red leather steering wheel, to match exterior (used for Special Vehicles Autobiography brochure). Used by Chris Elliott in an 'unofficial' P38 launch event along with Geof Miller in 1994 along with a brand new P38 (M535CVC) and Velar (YVB156H), to re-enact the original Press launch Cornwall route used in 1970. Not road registered until 1994 |
| M324 CVC | LSE | 1993 | 6010 | Bentley Brewster Green |
Sold through Broadfields. Stone, green piped Connolly leather, Cyclone alloy wheels & TWR body kit. VIN: SALL HBM 33KA 637287, engine number: 40D05395A Not road registered until 1994 |
Soft Dash Models
Just one example has been identified. It has the MA VIN code associated with the soft-dash models.
| Reg no | Type | Build date | LRSV contract no | Colour | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M813 PPP | LSE | Aug ‘94 | 6688 | Brooklands Green |
Stone piped Connolly leather, Cyclone alloy wheels & TWR body kit. VIN: SALL HBM 33MA 654230, engine: 40D12265B |
!00” Autobiography models
There were 26 examples of the Autobiography limited edition (25 for sale, plus one prototype), and all are believed to have been RHD models for the UK market. The 25 “production” examples were built on the lines in July 1994 but were completed by Land Rover Special Vehicles, and the last one was probably finished in November 1994. They were all standard-wheelbase models with MA (soft-dash) VINs, painted in British Racing Green and fitted with the 4.2-litre engine from the LSE. The “production” vehicles all appear to have been built under LRSV contract number 6674.
No LHD models have so far been identified, although it is likely that some would have been built for the Middle East.