Highlights

Dutch registration documents
Very low original mileage (66k kilometres)
Highly optioned model
Very rare (only 2% of the Rover 800 series was produced as a coupe, and only 10% of those have the SC trim – around 600 ever made)
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Rover 800 Coupé was the flagship grand tourer of the Rover range throughout the 1990s, blending British luxury with Honda's engineering. Of the 317,306 Rover 800s built across all body styles, only around 6,448 were produced in coupé form - and of those, a mere 600 or so received the SC trim level introduced with the 1996 facelift. Many have since been lost to neglect and scrapping during the years when values were low, making well-kept survivors genuinely scarce.

This 1996 example is finished in metallic red over a grey leather interior and is powered by the 2.7-litre Honda-derived C27A V6 paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox. It shows just 66,765 km on the odometer and is well equipped from the factory. Dutch registration documents and the original manual accompany the car. For buyers further afield, the seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements, making this a notable opportunity to acquire one of the rarest variants of the Rover 800 series.

Key Information

Mileage: 66,765 km
Country of registration: The Netherlands
Technical specs: 2.7-litre V6 petrol, 168 hp, 4-speed automatic, front-wheel drive
Paperwork: Dutch registration documents and original manual reportedly present

The Detail

Metallic red paintwork (paint code COO)
Grey leather interior upholstery
Wood veneer interior trim
Electric memory front seats
Heated front seats
Electric sunroof
Automatic climate control
Cruise control
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS braking system
Traction control
16-inch Rover alloy wheels
Front fog lights
Full-size spare wheel
Tyre pressure sensors
Factory audio system with electric antenna

Vehicle Specifications

Engine & drivetrain

2.7 L Honda C27A V6 (24-valve)
Multi-point fuel injection
~169 hp / 225 Nm
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Power steering
Top speed approx. 214 km/h

Factory standard equipment (Coupé / Sterling specification)

Exterior

16-inch Rover “Prestige” alloy wheels
Front fog lights
Body-colour mirrors and bumpers
Chrome Rover grille
Heated rear window
Remote central locking
Electrically adjustable mirrors
Electric sunroof

These luxury features were typical for the Coupé, which shared Sterling-level equipment.

Interior

Full leather interior
Electrically adjustable front seats
Driver seat memory function
Front centre armrest
Leather steering wheel
Wood veneer trim
Electric windows front and rear
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Folding rear seats

Comfort & convenience

Automatic climate control
Cruise control
Trip computer / driver information display
Adjustable steering column
Central locking with remote control
Boot release from interior

Technology & audio

Factory Rover RDS radio system
6-disc CD auto-changer (late models)
Electric antenna
Multi-speaker audio system

Safety

Driver airbag
Passenger airbag (standard after facelift)
ABS braking system
Side impact protection
Immobiliser security system

Factory options that could be ordered

Metallic paint
Heated seats
Memory seat package
CD changer upgrade
Alarm system
Traction control (some markets)
Upgraded stereo system
Headlamp washers

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