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Highlights

Only 76,000 miles from new
One previous keeper from new
British Racing Green with optional leather interior and headrests
Recently serviced with a braking system overhaul
Dry stored in a custom-built facility in Central South Africa

The Appeal

We love the rumbling P6 V8, but if you plan to invest in Rover’s last great four-door saloon and properly use it, then arguably you want this car - the 2000 with manual box. Nearly as quick as the 3.5L cars, it offers decent economy for long or short runs.

This lovely facelift 2000 sports a classic British Racing Green over beige leather combination and is in really fine condition. It is unmodified, right down to the steel wheels, and nicely preserved thanks to the low mileage of 76,000 miles.

The vendor tells us that it was owned by a single keeper, a university Professor, prior to him adding it to his large collection. It has clearly led an easy life, in terms of mileage and climate, and is currently dry stored in a purpose-built classic car storage facility.

The car has been serviced and tuned before sale. Practical and very usable, it would be ideal for a road trip or classic car rally.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1973
We are told there has been just one previous keeper, a Professor
Has covered just 76,000 miles from new
Recently received a braking system overhaul and general service
Part of a private collection in South Africa
International shipping options available via Freight Factory at pre-negotiated rates of £1,500 for shipping from Cape Town to Felixstowe, UK

The Condition

Finished in British Racing Green with paintwork and bodywork in good order
Features optional genuine leather trim and headrests
Interior appears to have been well-preserved with few indications of use
Dry stored in a custom-built facility in the arid heart of Central South Africa
Chromework in good order as shown
Fitted with steel wheels and factory hub caps
Auxiliary fog lights fitted below the front bumper

The Mechanics

2000cc four-cylinder "over square" design engine
Four-speed manual transmission
Recent braking system overhaul completed
Recently serviced
The vendor states this is a practical classic that remains usable in modern traffic

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