1962 Rover P5 MkII 3.0
Highlights
- Restored car with lovely caramel leather interior
- MkII with uprated engine and suspension
- Trophy winning car well known in P5 circles
- Thick history file
- Just five registered keepers
The Appeal
Few cars do ministerial, statesmanlike and stately quite like the P5. As at home on Downing Street as it was on gravel drives, the big Rover still exudes a sense of permanence and reassurance quite unlike any other 60s classic.
This is an early MkII so benefits from the more powerful engine and improved suspension of these later cars. It is well known in P5 circles - where it has been a trophy-taking show winner - and presents in excellent order thanks to an older restoration in dove grey. There have been just five owners in its 62 years.
Sporting a beautifully original and gently patinated caramel leather interior, this well-loved car is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 19th April 1962
- Early MkII with more powerful engine, altered suspension and quarterlights
- Just five registered keepers from new
- Original registration plate included
- Restored subsequent to 1998 in dove grey, was previously dark blue
- Featured in Practical Classics magazine in September 1998 with copy of magazine in file
- Good history file including raft of show attendance certificates
- This includes the annual Darling Buds of May show
- We are told the car has been a trophy winner at these shows
- Participated in London to Brighton run in 1990s
- Original handbooks
- Good history file some of which is shown in photographs
- MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Last MOT expired 28th July 2018 with no advisories and 41,430 miles showing on test
The Condition
- Very good condition with restored bodwork repainted in dove grey
- Bodywork well kept with no issues or corrosion to report
- Panel fit and finish in good order reflecting quality of restoration work
- Underside presents similarly well with no visible deterioration
- Factory standard specification including smart steel wheels
- Chromework in good order with bright finish and no visible tarnishing
- Badge bar with record of show attendance history
- Caramel leather interior is lightly patinated character and very well kept
- Interior is complete and unmodified with lovely sense of age
- Period rear window demister fitted
The Mechanics
- 2,995cc straight six Rover engine developing 127bhp
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Regularly but sparingly used car
- Good history with regular show appearances
- Tidy engine bay which presents as factory standard
- We have no reported issues of running or mechanical issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1962
- Make Rover
- Model P5
- Colour Grey
- Odometer 41,545 Miles
- Engine size 2995
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Loughborough
- Location Leicestershire
- Country United Kingdom
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