Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 on Saturday the 29th of August - Sunday the 30th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.
Introduced in 1971, the Rover 3500S was the performance flagship of the P6 range offering impressive pace and refinement for its era
Powered by the Buick-derived 3, 528cc V8 producing 161bhp, paired with a manual gearbox denoted by the ‘S’ for Syncromesh, capable of 0-60mph in nine seconds and a top speed of 123mph
Standard specification included a matt black grille, improved post-1970 interior trim and a factory-fitted Vinyl roof, features which distinguished the later models from earlier P6 variants
According to its BMIH Trust Certificate, this example was built on 18/ 09/ 1975, finished in Paprika with a Black Vinyl roof, optioned with factory power steering, dispatched to Julians Ltd. of Reading on 30/ 09/ 75 and first registered on 28/ 01/ 1976
Subject to a comprehensive £20, 000 restoration by renowned Rover specialists, Kingsdown Garage, during 2015/ 2016, including a rebuilt 3. 5-litre V8 with SD1 cylinder heads and a sportier camshafts, a rebuilt LT77 five-speed manual gearbox, rebuilt differential and De Dion rear axle, together with overhauled brakes and suspension, a new radiator, an electric SU fuel pump and a Revotec electronic cooling *** has been fitted
Purchased by our vendor four years ago, with a further £5, 000 invested in maintenance. Approximately 5, 500 miles have been covered during current ownership and this handsome Rover will have a fresh MOT prior to the sale
Accompanied by the aforementioned Trust Certificate, numerous invoices and V5s, MOTs etc. in the history file together with a branded Rover dust cover
An appealing example of Rover's iconic V8 sporting saloon that's sensibly estimated and we encourage your inspection at our CarFest Sale.
