This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 on Sunday the 24th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. An early production Suffix 'A', with ‘45’ marking it as one of the first production 3-doors Delivered new to South Africa in 1972 and has benefited from the dry climate and careful long term preservation Imported and registered in the UK in 2022, since subject to mechanical sorting and detailing by marque specialists including Kingsley Finished in its original Bahama Gold over a Palomino 'Kit Kat' interior, presenting in very good condition Retains key early features such as Wingard mirrors, screw-on filler cap and factory Triplex Sundym glass dated 1971 (windscreen aside) Powered by the 3.5-litre Rover V8 with 4-speed manual gearbox and selectable high/low-range four-wheel drive Interior presents smartly with retrimmed seats, clean door cards and a lightly patinated original dash Serviced by JWorx Automotive in September 2022 and regularly maintained since, including keeping up MOTs Accompanied by a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, original SA Title, tools, import documents and maintenance invoices An iconic early Classic, with Suffix 'A' rarity, correct detail and significant recent investment, ideal for any discerning collector, purist or enthusiast