1997 Discovery 1 5spd build date 03/97
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1997 Discovery 1 5spd build date 03/97
Cheers all - I'm wondering if my manual transmission Discovery has become a collectible?
1997 Discovery SD
VIN SALJY1283VA724118
build date 03/97.
Thanks!
1997 Discovery SD
VIN SALJY1283VA724118
build date 03/97.
Thanks!
#3
Looks nice. Ya don't see too many 5-spds around.
Hard to say on the collectible. Probably to a certain extent. Prices don't seem to be 'rock bottom' anymore, not quite what they once were. Just like any older vehicle, condition is king. And if you find the 'right' person looking for one. D1's have a terrible internet reputation on reliability, and the internet crackpot sites love to use D1's as a punching bag. Which is unfortunate given how robust they're built. And more and more these days, there seem to be few people willing to learn the skills or spend time/money keeping a Disco going as there once were. And quick to bail when a few problems crop up. You have to be your own mechanic to own one of these rigs, lol.
Once the new Ford Bronco comes out, that's probably going to suck a lot of air out of the older SUV crowd and perhaps depress values on a lot of older off-road-type SUV's. I've driven a couple new Bronco's and Ford really did their homework. Not for everyone, but I think its going to fill a niche and a lot of buyers are going to gravitate toward them ..and whatever answer Jeep comes up with. I think it might also bring Defender prices down too -- The Bronco can be outfitted a number of 'cool' ways and ergonomically it's light yrs ahead of Defenders. We'll see. OTOH, Bronco's (and new vehicles in general) have gotten so expensive, a guy might as well fork out $50 for a Defender than a new Bronco (??). Eventually Disco's that are in really good shape will climb in value to a certain extent. Unless this whole electric truck/SUV market takes off. Young kids these days, Zoomers are ready for electric vehicles. You ask any of them and a Tesla is their 'Aspiration car'. If they continue to take off, and more electric trucks/suv's filter in ...even with the limitations of electric vehicles, it could come down to just older owners out there who are willing to keep D1's running and don't mind pulling up to the Premium Pumps (while they still exist).
I have seen a couple super-clean Gen2 Discovery's sell for good coin on BringAtrailer.com. Which is encouraging. I think there'll be incremental value increases, and really good examples will bring higher prices. But I think good-to-average condition Disco's will tread a mildly increasing value curve.
Hard to say on the collectible. Probably to a certain extent. Prices don't seem to be 'rock bottom' anymore, not quite what they once were. Just like any older vehicle, condition is king. And if you find the 'right' person looking for one. D1's have a terrible internet reputation on reliability, and the internet crackpot sites love to use D1's as a punching bag. Which is unfortunate given how robust they're built. And more and more these days, there seem to be few people willing to learn the skills or spend time/money keeping a Disco going as there once were. And quick to bail when a few problems crop up. You have to be your own mechanic to own one of these rigs, lol.
Once the new Ford Bronco comes out, that's probably going to suck a lot of air out of the older SUV crowd and perhaps depress values on a lot of older off-road-type SUV's. I've driven a couple new Bronco's and Ford really did their homework. Not for everyone, but I think its going to fill a niche and a lot of buyers are going to gravitate toward them ..and whatever answer Jeep comes up with. I think it might also bring Defender prices down too -- The Bronco can be outfitted a number of 'cool' ways and ergonomically it's light yrs ahead of Defenders. We'll see. OTOH, Bronco's (and new vehicles in general) have gotten so expensive, a guy might as well fork out $50 for a Defender than a new Bronco (??). Eventually Disco's that are in really good shape will climb in value to a certain extent. Unless this whole electric truck/SUV market takes off. Young kids these days, Zoomers are ready for electric vehicles. You ask any of them and a Tesla is their 'Aspiration car'. If they continue to take off, and more electric trucks/suv's filter in ...even with the limitations of electric vehicles, it could come down to just older owners out there who are willing to keep D1's running and don't mind pulling up to the Premium Pumps (while they still exist).
I have seen a couple super-clean Gen2 Discovery's sell for good coin on BringAtrailer.com. Which is encouraging. I think there'll be incremental value increases, and really good examples will bring higher prices. But I think good-to-average condition Disco's will tread a mildly increasing value curve.
Last edited by Mark G; 10-28-2021 at 10:52 AM.
#4
Not many 5 speeds made it to the usa - dealers didnt order them as we are an automatic driving culture
maybe a few more made it to cn - not sure how many landy's made it to mexico (were there any dealers ?)
of course uk and row were primarily 5 speeds
yes there is a market for them today - if you want to see how crazy the market has gotten for d1's and other landy's take a look at bring a trailer - market is exploding
your d1 is going up in value so keep it on the road if you can - if the rust is bad may not be worth it
maybe a few more made it to cn - not sure how many landy's made it to mexico (were there any dealers ?)
of course uk and row were primarily 5 speeds
yes there is a market for them today - if you want to see how crazy the market has gotten for d1's and other landy's take a look at bring a trailer - market is exploding
your d1 is going up in value so keep it on the road if you can - if the rust is bad may not be worth it
#5
Judging by the paint, the "muddin", the jacked up radio console, the aftermarket speakers and an interior that is likely seen better days, I'd say you won't get much for it even if it is a 5-speed. Collectors want pristine or very clean examples. Yours is not. Yours is however cool and worth it to keep it running. In other words, don't expect someone to pay you $10-15k for it. How many miles are on the clock?
Edit: I just noticed it's an SD. Now, that is a bit different. DI's with no sunroofs are very desirable. Adding to that it's a manual does add value. Again though, condition is everything.
Edit: I just noticed it's an SD. Now, that is a bit different. DI's with no sunroofs are very desirable. Adding to that it's a manual does add value. Again though, condition is everything.
Last edited by stillruns; 10-28-2021 at 03:26 PM.
#6
Cheers all - I'm wondering if my manual transmission Discovery has become a collectible?
1997 Discovery SD
VIN SALJY1283VA724118
build date 03/97.
Thanks!
1997 Discovery SD
VIN SALJY1283VA724118
build date 03/97.
Thanks!
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ajsawyer (10-28-2021)
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Cheers all - I'm wondering if my manual transmission Discovery has become a collectible?
1997 Discovery SD
VIN SALJY1283VA724118
build date 03/97.
Thanks!
1997 Discovery SD
VIN SALJY1283VA724118
build date 03/97.
Thanks!
I think so. Land Rover brought under 100 manual SD's to the States for the 97 model year. I have one too. They're incredibly unique.
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ajsawyer (10-29-2021)
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I knew the manual cars were rare but I had no idea they were this rare! I pulled parts off a manual at a Pick'n pull in Sacramento. I was surprised to see it but should have felt blessed after reading this!. It was rolled but had a lot of suspension goodies on it from OME and even caster corrected radius arms and such. I would have taken them but since it was rolled the undercarriage was roached.