Over the years, organizations like Hagerty track prices for vehicles and make predictions on which ones will stay hot for years to come. The vintage SUV market is one where I seem to notice a lot of “winners”, meaning there are numerous classic trucks that seem to keep gaining in value. There are always some outliers, of course, like the Jeep Grand Wagoneer which has faltered a bit in recent months, but overall, if you fancy a 4×4, you should have plenty of good options. One of them might be the Range Rover County Classic models that have reached the point where the trashed ones are now parts rigs and the nice ones stand out. Check out this 1993 long-wheel base example here on craigslist for $28,000.

These Land Rover Range Rovers have long been associated with various symbols of wealth, from downtown financial executives to yacht club memberships. But like many vehicles that initially carried a high MSRP, the second and third owners rarely commit to the same level of maintenance and upkeep as the original caretaker. Given the Range Rover came from the factory with complex systems like hydropneumatic suspension and occasionally iffy electronics, it doesn’t take long before the invoices stack up. Ironically, this era of Range Rover is more or less a simple vehicle mechanically, so the engines are rarely problematic; it’s everything else around it.

I briefly owned a 1994 County model similar to this, right down to the long wheelbase set-up. However, mine was a truck that had been neglected for years and was scuttled to become a parts vehicle for a far better rig. The interior is another area where these trucks either sink or swim, as buying one that had been wet and exposed to the sun like I did resulted in torn and shrunken leather, warped wood trim, and a cracked dash. The seller’s truck has none of those issues and looks spectacular inside, with all of those fragile surfaces in excellent shape. With mileage approaching 145,000, it’s impressive to see one still looking this tidy inside.

The 4.2L V8 engine offered 200 horsepower channeled through a 4-speed automatic transmission. It also is equipped with a two-speed transfer case with viscous coupling, and while these trucks do respond well to off-road modifications, a Range Rover County like this one is definitely more appealing to collectors in stock condition. The paint is also worth nothing on this example, as Eastnor Green Metallic is a stunning shade especially with the color-matched wheels. While you can find one of these for well under $10,000, it will likely have a host of issues to sort out, so plan to spend money now or spend money later, as there’s no getting around it with one of these. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Mitchell G. for the tip.