There is nothing that grabs attention quite like a six-wheeled automobile. With those two extra wheels, these vehicles are giants on the road and turn heads wherever they decide to roam. Ed Bolian’s six-wheeled 1976 Range Rover is a perfect example of how wonderful these creations can be. With the classic Range Rover styling and the extra pair of wheels, this vehicle is a rare unicorn in the automotive world. And the best part is that it’s heading to auction on SothebysMotorsport.com.
Ed first purchased this car for a Car Trek overlanding series called the “Oregon Fail.” Originally, the Rover was imported into the US back in June 2022. Shortly after landing, it was converted to left-hand drive and the SUV was rebodied with a 1989 four-door body. Thankfully, the original six-wheel chassis remained and was even restored and galvanized.
Inside, the Range Rover features seats from a 1996 model but there is no third row. As Ed puts it, “There is not currently a third row or any jump seats fitted in the back. At 6’5” I can lay flat behind the seats.” Cargo space is obviously not a pain point with this vehicle.
Alongside the previously mentioned modifications, there was an abundance of other prep work Ed had done in order to get it ready for the Car Trek video. This includes, but isn’t limited to, a 2-inch lift, custom roof basket, eight Hella basket lights, custom front bumper with a Warn VR Evo 10s winch, aluminum front skid plate, front differential guard, seven Falken WildPeak A/T3W 235/85r16 all-terrain tires, and more.
Pushing the Range Rover along is a 1989 3.9-liter Rover EFI V8 engine with RPI engineering mods. The driveline, six-disc brakes, and mechanicals are also all from a 1989 Range Rover. Even though the engine may be older, it’s proven to be quite the stout and reliable powerhouse for Ed during his journey. Then again, these older Range Rover engines are known for being quite reliable even with six-figures worth of miles are on the odometer.
Recently, Ed has this Range Rover on display at the California Auto Museum where guests were able to gaze upon its overlanding glory. But now, it could be yours as it heads to auction.
If you’re interested, Ed notes that “there are kits to make it 6-wheel drive for about $10k and LS swap kits for $10-15k. These would make it supremely off-road capable but the vehicle is lovely to drive as it is.”
Set to hit SothebysMotorsport.com on December 14, 2023, this lot will most definitely have a lot of eyes on it so be sure to keep yours open for when it lands on the site. In the meantime, be sure to sign up to be a bidder so you’re ready to go.
