Merlin Automotive Developments Ltd - UK Merlin Automotive brochure Merlin Automotive Developments offered convertible conversions of the Range Rover Classic in the late part of the 80's and the beginning of the 90's. As you can see from license plates on some of the pictures, Merlin's origin looks to be from the SVC Ltd or Specialist Vehicle Conversions Ltd. SVC Ltd offered their convertible conversions in the Mid-80's. Merlin Freedom The versatility of Merlin is remarkable. When summer is passed and autumn gives way to winter, the transition from cabriolet to traditio¬nal Range Rover can be achieved without fuss, for the roof of Merlin Cabriolet is soon in place and secured to withstand the most daunting climate and keep the elements out. 4 door convertible with 'SVC 1' on the reg plates, shows its origin Merlin Automotive Developments, or we can undertake modification of your own vehicle. Every Merlin Cabriolet is prepared and finished to the very highest degree of mechanical and aesthetic excellence. Kudos comes as standard. 2 door convertible 'ready' for the sun. Light cream interior. The adaptability of Merlin Cabriolet, its strength of line and air of purpose are clearly evident, from first glance to long and admiring close inspection. Flexible and powerful, elegant and dutiful, the commonsense use of space for storage — Merlin is multi-faceted, at home on mountainside and on motorway, around town or down dale Shown here with the hard top lifted off. To be stored in a safe place Merlin — the transformation is almost magical, incor¬porating all of Range Rover's prestige and mystique and creating a new and striking cachet. The freedom and sheer exhilaration of Merlin must be savoured. With the hard top on. Looks like a very smart 2 door Range Rover Merlin Magic . . . Merlin — the concept is simple, the reality stunning. Now the power and grace of the world's most versatile and desirable all-terrain vehicle, the Range Rover, is offered to you in exciting cabriolet configuration. Typical shape of 4 door Range Rover Classic convertibles strengthened windscreen surround. The trunk closure, or cover, is glass-reinforced plastic strengthened with layers of Cormat. The hood, which is mohair, has been designed by Merlin to be operated by one person. Open air driving with the hood down and the sun shining added security of you and your passengers, overhead protection bars and front screen reinforcement have been engineered in. Clearly visible is the strengthened roll-over protection on this 4 door For extra safety protection Merlin and SVC Ltd Range Rover convertibles had strengthened windscreen frame and roll-over cage to prevent injury is roll over happens in an accident. Hoods off and ready for the sun with happy friends in the summer by one person. The change from snug enclosure to liberating plein air cabriolet takes only moments to achieve. Hoods up and they still looks smart, but with different profile 4 Door Conversions - With hard top: £ 6,800.00 - Without hard top: £ 5,300.00 2 Door Conversions - With hard top (Post 1984): £ 6,600.00 - Without hard top: £ 5,100.00 Pre-1984 not available with hardtop Other services: (Details on request) Leather interior, Body modifications, Alarms, Paintwork, Wheels and Tyres, Electric windows, Central locking. All prices subject to VAT at standard rate. Prices for converting the Range Rover to a smart convertible |