1985 Rayton-Fissore Magnum Fibreglass
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Highlights
- Pre-series model with fibreglass bodywork
- Only 4 previous owners
- Repainted in the original yellow colour in 2018
- One of 1,000 examples with 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine
- Luxurious hand-crafted interior
- Registered in Italy
- Will be sold with freshly serviced
The Attractions
Italian coachbuilder Rayton-Fissore took inspiration from what Land Rover had achieved with the epoch-making Range Rover and decided to offer its own version. The result was the Magnum, smaller but no less luxurious.
Based on reliable Iveco mechanicals and available with a wide range of diesel and petrol engines, the Magnum was initially proposed as a spartan military vehicle. Designed by Tom Tjaarda, designer of the De Tomaso Pantera, the Magnum found fertile ground in the USA, where it was marketed under the LaForza brand, and was sold in some 6,000 units.
Of these, only 1,000 were equipped with the 2.4-litre turbo diesel engine like this example. Its fibreglass bodywork reveals it to be an even rarer and more unusual car - one of the rare pre-series models.
In 2018, it was repainted in a flashy yellow colour scheme, which we have been told matches the original. There is room for cosmetic improvements inside and out, but it will be sold with a new Overhaul, which will attest to its good structural condition.
The Magnum is certainly one of the rarest and most unusual 4x4s ever, and this is a particularly rare version. Needing only a little light maintenance and some care, it is a very versatile and interesting modern classic.
History and Documents
- Registered in 1985
- One of the first pre-series Magnums with fibreglass bodywork
- 4 previous owners
- Repainted in its original yellow colour in 2018
- Currently registered in Italy
- We are told it has been regularly maintained
- Overhaul will be renewed before delivery
Condition
- Repainted in original yellow in 2018 and in good overall condition
- Various sheet metal guards added to the exterior
- Unrestored original alloy wheels
- Fibreglass bodywork appears in good order for its age
- The seller reports that the chassis and underbody are strong and in good order
- Original interior shows signs of wear as highlighted in the photos
- Luxurious Rayton-Fissore interior with original trim showing some signs of deterioration
- Bordeaux leather upholstered seats and dashboard require some attention
- Complete but slightly patinated wood-panelled dashboard
- Beige carpet shows some staining and could benefit from a thorough cleaning
- Black suede headlining is complete and has no visible defects
The Mechanics
- 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 2,393 cm³
- 5-speed manual gearbox
- The seller reports that it has always been properly serviced and maintained
- Front axle shafts have been removed to reduce consumption
- Front axle shafts will still be delivered with the vehicle and can be refitted
- The seller informs us that the vehicle is efficient and drives smoothly
- Will be sold with newly renewed overhaul
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1985
- Make Rayton Fissore
- Model Magnum
- Colour Yellow
- Odometer 92,513 Kilometres
- Engine size 2393
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Ragusa
- Location International
- Country Italy
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