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Highlights

Reportedly never restored or rebuilt, a notably original survivor
Only two former registered keepers
The vendor reports the bodywork is dry and straight
Equipped with overdrive

The Appeal

This 1959 Rover P4 100 forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank Collection, which includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry-storage hangars in the arid climate of Central South Africa.

The Rover P4 100 sits at the top of the P4 range, powered by a smooth 2.6-litre inline-six that gave the model its name. With its dignified proportions and refined blend of performance and comfort, the 100 cemented Rover's reputation as a maker of fine motorcars and remains one of the most characterful British saloons of the post-war era.

This particular example is a genuine survivor. Having passed through just three careful owners, it has never been restored or rebuilt, yet the vendor reports it to be dry and straight, a combination that is vanishingly rare in a model now well over six decades old. The interior retains its leather upholstery and wood veneer, while the exterior carries an honest patina that speaks to decades of careful stewardship rather than neglect. The overdrive gearbox adds to an already appealing specification, and the vendor describes the six-cylinder engine as running sweetly.

Key Information

Mileage: 40,390 miles displayed (unwarranted)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: not specified
Technical specs: 2.6-litre inline-six petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive
Paperwork: not specified

The Detail

The vendor describes the six-cylinder engine as running sweetly
15-inch wheels with chrome hubcaps
Interior features red leather upholstery and wood veneer
Retains an honest patina consistent with its age and careful use

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