Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd was owned by the Zanelli family, driven by three brothers, is 

mayby the coachbuilder company that delivered the outmost converted Range Rover conversions. 

Their clients were the very rich Arabs during the 80's and Townley delivered high quality converted

vehicles specifically tailored to the customers unlimited specifications.

Townley Desert Ranger were the ultimate royal transportation coachbuilt vehile.

Several different variants Desert Ranger's were delivere to royals and sultans in the Middle East.

- Wheelbase extension from 18" to extreme 54" 

- 4 or 6 wheel conversions, 4x4, 6x4 or 6x6

- 6" to 12" body widening were common

- 3, 4, 6 door coachbuildings

- Most often the original 3.5 ltr Rover V8 were changed to American 5.7 ltr Chevrolet engine

- Raised roofline option                                                                                                                      Townley Desert Ranger with widened bodywork for royal arab client

- Multi air conditioning installation

- Full body length foldable sunroof options

- Special front end solutions

- Interior to any desire from the clients

- Etched window with monogram available

- Any thinkable options were available:

- Long range fuel tanks

- Water containers

- Refrigerators

- Video, TV, Hi-Fi radio/cassette systems

- Refreshment cabinet

- Telephone

- Outside the same variance of options were availble, 

  just check details on pictures

                                                                                                                                                         6 wheel Desert Ranger with lot of space and a throne at the rear

                                   

 

                                  Ultra long and ultra wide Townley Desert Ranger, special in every details               Another royal Desert Ranger with widened bodywork clearly seen

 

Re-styling of car to 4 door specification including electrically operated windows to all 4 doors.

Flared wing extensions, moulded and fixed to existing bodywork and full length running board,

including an extension of the chassis and bodywork by 10" to privide additional leg room and

comfort for the passengers

Re-styling of the car to the same specification as for the 4 door conversion with 10" chassis

extension, but including the extension of the chassis and body by approx. 36"                                            Townley 4 door with 10" wheelbase extension and 6 wheels

Re-styling of the car to 6 wheel specification by the addition of two extra wheels on a third

axle, including flared wing extensions, running boards and electrically operated windows and

the extesion of the body to the rear by approx 36"

Similar to the '2 door with 36" chassis extesion and 6 wheels', but with 10" chassis

extension and 4 door installation.

Additional charge for 6 wheel drive (only necessary for special application)      £ 3,600.00                            Townley 6 wheel 4 door conversion, with special doorhandles

The re-styling includes the fitting of a fully automaticpower operated hood complete with

inner cloth headlining in colours to choice, a central roll-over bar which may also be used

for ceremonial purposes, power operated front windows and rear quarters, flared wing

extensions and full length running boards to provide easier access to and from the vehicle

As for 2 door Convertible, but with 4 doors

100" wheelbase 2 door hunting vehicle with fold-down windscreen and full vinyl tilt

 

                                                                                                                                                         1985 Townley Convertible with power hood and quad headlamps

Re-syling of front and to 'Sheer Rover' 'H' specification. This conversion includes the 

fitment of a push bar mounted below the front bumper, and the changing of the

headlamps to quartz halogen units, including a new horizontal slatted style grille

Twin headlamp conversion for 'H' front                                                           £ 295.00

Re-styling of the front end to 'Sheer Rover' 'H/L' specification. This re-styling includes a 

lift-up centre gate in the front of the grilleto allow the use of a winch and twin quartz

headlamp units recessed in new housings                                                                                                   Townley 4 door convertible conversion with power hood

Re-styling of the front end including the fitting of rectangular quartz headlamps and

a new style front grille.

Re-styling front end to 'Sheer Rover' 'S' specification incorporating rectangular quartz

halogen headlamps complete with housing and grille in black impact-resistant 

thermoplastic rubber. Re-styling includes aerodynamically styled front spoiler

incorporating provision for the fitting of rectangular quartz halogen driving lamps

or fog lamps

Fabric sunshine roof, extra long, including wind deflector                                £ 595.00

with vinyl surround 

Electrically operated sunshine roof with vinyl finished panel                             £ 855.00

and vinyl surround

Electrically operated Moon-type sunshine roof with see-through                       £ 995.00

panel, with vinyl surround

Additional charge for supplying and fitting matching vinyl to                               £ 95.00

rear quarter panels when roof is finished in other than black

 

Vinyl roof in colour to clients choice, including rear quarters                            £ 275.00

where sunshine roof is not required

Vinyl roof only, in black                                                                                £ 180.00

Re-trimming of the standard facia complete, including heater housing              £ 680.00

panel and steering coloumn cowl, finished in leather or suede, 

including the fitting of a seperate radio housing mounted centrally on

top of dashboard

Same re-trim option, but without radio pod                                                     £ 590.00

'Margrave' superluxury facia panel, complete with matching speedo-              £ 1,675.00

meter, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, ammeter and clock and

incorporating provision for radio fitting and also lockable box.

Finished in best Connolly leather or drylon

Or finished in polished walnut with leather surrounds                                    £ 1,825.00

Polished walnut door cappings and rear quarter cappings                                £ 125.00