Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 14th October from 12pm
Auction: Wed 15th October from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1972 Rover P5B 3. 5 Coupe
Estimate
£14, 000 - £18, 000
Registration No: RCH 122L
Chassis No: 84507509D
MOT: April 2026
67, 000 credible miles recorded
Previously subject to an extensive restoration by mark specialist
Offered with a collection of old mots back to 1976, old invoices and heritage document
DVD of the restoration and owner’s handbook included
Although a marriage of expediency, the union between Rover's stately P5 model range and the ex-Buick 3528cc all-alloy OHV V8 engine resulted in an unexpectedly fine motorcar. Launched in 1967, the Rover P5B (or P5 Buick if you prefer) was conceived to stave off increasingly refined competition from the likes of Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz. Available in Saloon and Coupe guises - both of which employed four doors - the big Rover was equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc/ drum brakes. Fitted with three-speed automatic transmission and power-assisted steering as standard, it proved a relaxing drive. Though, with some 161bhp and 210lbft of torque on tap, it also boasted a 115mph top speed. Well-appointed in the best Rover tradition, the P5B’s 'gentlemen's club' interior made it a firm favourite with businessmen, politicians (Harold Wilson's car was reputed to have a pipe rack in the back) and even Her Late Majesty The Queen, who owned an Arden Green Saloon. Production lasted until 1973 by which time 9, 099 Coupes and 11, 501 Saloons had been built.
According to the accompanying BMIHT certificate this RHD home market P5B was manufactured on 8 November 1972 and despatched on 15 November to supplying dealer Mann Egerton of Derby. Finished in Silver Birch over Bordeaux Red, as originally, following a bare metal respray, it was treated to a comprehensive restoration in 2006 by marque specialist David Green P5, and currently registers a credible c. 67, 000 miles. Upgraded with an electric fan and boasting a re-connolised interior, the car ran very well upon inspection. Even the heated rear seats are working. Featured in Classic & Sportscar magazine in January 2014 (copy in history file) this stylish coupe is offered with a collection of old MOTs back to 1976, old invoices, BMIHT certificate, DVD of the restoration, original tool kit, Swansea V5C and current MOT to April 2026. Worthy of close inspection.
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