Highlights

Resprayed in a smart two-tone colour scheme
Powerful ‘100’ model with admirable performance
Lovely original interior

The Appeal

The Rover P4 is a solidly British automobile, well crafted and dependable. And the ‘100’ model, introduced in 1959, was a very capable performer. It was powered by Rover’s own inlet-over-exhaust valve 2.6 litre straight-six engine.

This quality vehicle comes in a fetching two-tone paint scheme and the interior is finished in sumptuous blue leather. It appears to be very well preserved, having been repainted in 2019, and comes with an extensive history file.

This really is a capable car for its time. It’ll waft along the motorway quite happily keeping up with modern traffic and will deliver you to your destination in style.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 15th September 1961
MOT valid until September 2023, although the car is MOT exempt
Non-transferrable registration mark
Workshop manual and parts catalogue included
Extensive history file
Many invoices for parts and servicing
Original copy of a road test carried out by The Motor magazine
V5C in owner’s name

The Interior

Blue leather upholstery in great condition, treated in 2022
Some light creasing, which only adds character
Matching leather door cards
Blue carpets clean and tidy
Interesting right-hand handbrake
Headlining clean and secure, with only a few marks
Well stocked dashboard
Gauges, switches and lights in good clear condition
Wood veneer well preserved, with nicely figured grain
There is a concealed tray for tools under the dashboard
The large boot contains a spare wheel and jack
A radio is included but not yet fitted

The Exterior

The smart two-tone paintwork is in good condition throughout
Resprayed in November 2019
Bumpers and overriders have been re-chromed
Wing mirrors have been fitted to the doors, for improved visibility
Badge bar fitted
Lucas fog and spot lamps
Tripod headlamps
The steel wheels wear colour-matched chrome hubcaps
Tyres are said to retain good tread
A small repair and respray was carried out to the rear left wheel arch, after low-speed contact with a gatepost
The underside of the car is said to be in good condition, with no damage or corrosion reported

The Mechanics

2.6 litre six-cylinder engine
Unusual inlet-over-exhaust design
Overdrive on top gear, fitted as standard
The engine bay appears to be in clean condition
Said to accelerate well, change gear as it should and brake in a straight line
Minor oil leaks reported from engine and gearbox, not uncommon for a car of this age
New exhaust fitted in November 2018
Water pump replaced in April 2018
Top end overhaul carried out in Ma 2015 — including a de-coke, valves lapped and setup
Electronic ignition fitted
Spare carburettor included
Spare new brake shoes included

Summary

This Rover has clearly been the subject of considerable care and attention to bring it up to the standard seen today. The resprayed two-tone paintwork is a great feature, along with the mechanical servicing carried out in recent years.

We’re sure its next owner will enjoy travelling in style, in this very capable and comfortable car.

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