This Vintage Brown 1994 Range Rover Classic Spotted in the Philippines

    In the beginning, the ideal Range Rover was built around three foundations, frugality, reliability, and engineering simplicity. This however changed drastically in the following years. With more demand for lavishness, comfortability, and space, the Range Rover slowly evolved in its 27 years of production to suit these tastes the general public had demanded more and more. And with the introductions of its newer generations, these have become its new principles in exchange for its original foundations. However, the perfect balance for all these demands and premises stems from one model, the 5-door Range Rover Classic.

    The Range Rover Classic started its production during the tumultuous times of Rover and British Leyland, the state-owned automaker known for its lack of build quality and controversies, coupled with strikes from its workers during its time. Despite many of its cars falling into obscurity, the Range Rover Classic emerged as a diamond in the rough from the clutches of the average Rover automobile. Later on, the Range Rover Classic became a success, with it being imported to nearly every country around the world.

    However, Land Rover only began its import of its vehicles to the Philippines in the late 90's. This began after Wellington Soong, tycoon and distributor of luxury and exotic cars in the country, decided to buy the rights to have Land Rover sell their products within the domestic market. And with our rough and bumpy roads, the Range Rover, one of the best off-roaders at the time, was the perfect fit for our streets.

    The Classic didn't simply claim its off-roading fame just because a bunch of critics said so. The use of coil springs in its front and rear suspension, rather than leaf springs, made it a great absorber for ditches and humps. Its big, roaring V8 engine, designed by American automaker Buick then sold to the Brits, generated a huge 188 brake horsepower and 319 Nm of torque. This however weakened its fuel economy, thus introducing its smaller inline-four diesel engines, which were slower, louder, and more polluting.

    Inside, its elegant interior offered the latest toys you could find in 1994. From its electric adjustable seats, to its automatically-controlled rear-view mirror. Although most of the dash was manufactured out of coarse plastic, the type of material you'd see more on a cheap Honda, this was mitigated by its amalgamation of wood and leather, found on the doors and seats respectively. It had an 80's styled instrument panel, where every piece of information one needed to know could be find right in front of him, and a differential lock, for the off-roading types, whether in the gravel or mud, where it will never stay idle.

    And outside, the exterior was a nice finish as a presentation to the buyer. Its simple, yet pleasing refinement to its facade, coupled with its green, classic Range Rover wheels made it the perfect off-roading SUV due to its luxury, comfortability, and practicality. Unfortunately, this all came with an expensive price, due to said increasing demands for more premium features.

    Nowadays, the Range Rover Classic is a rarity to be found on the country's roads. Its age, coupled with its expensive price at the time made it settle in the low numbers, but stayed as a keeper for every family who has had one in the past, as an item of collection of sorts.