Highlights

Only 51,435 miles from new
£1,500 worth of welding
Lovely condition throughout and in great working order

The Appeal

A radical and brave move by Rover in 1963 did much to elevate the brand as a maker of innovative forward-looking cars while retaining the traditional Rover virtues of style and comfort. Cleverly marketed at a new generation of executives, this all-new design utilised a structure on which every panel could be bolted on. Created with both safety and technical advances in mind, its innovative suspension design and provision for the possibility to run on a gas turbine engine, the P6 in the end was launched with an all-new heron-head inline OHC four-cylinder engine. With fuel economy in mind, the arrival of the two-litre executive car had arrived.

By the time this 1975 series II 2200 SC model was registered, the P6 still held an appeal, a dignified design, with well-regarded road-holding, the 2200 model offered improved torque and a strengthened gearbox. With just 51,435 miles, this solid Monza red example with a neatly presented sandalwood leather interior, has seen £1500 worth of welding and has been subjected to a regular regime of servicing and maintenance.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1975 by Appleyard Glasgow
Accompanied by a selection of invoices including a receipt for £1,500 worth of welding
Exterior panel work carried out in 2015
Rover 2200 owners handbook and factory workshop manual included
Collection of old MOT certificates correlating to its low mileage
Current V5c
Regularly used in classic car events and classic car runs
Tax and MOT exempt
A selection of spare parts including service items and headlamps
Sadly being sold on behalf of the deceased owner

The Interior

Desirable sandalwood box pleat leather seats are decent, with sagging noted on the driver's seat
The rest are in good condition, with a little creasing from use
The carpets are in clean condition
Dashboard top free from cracks
Veneer facia in excellent shape
Dials and switches are all intact
The stylish binnacle and centrally mounted clock ooze style
Phillips CD/FM player fitted
Delicately designed steering wheel in good shape with light signs of age
Door cappings are all intact and are finished in attractive veneer
Matching tan leather door cards in decent shape
Three-point inertia reel seatbelts for four passengers
Front and rear headrests
Headlining in excellent order
Heated rear windscreen
The boot is lined and features a full-size spare wheel
The boot floor looks tidy and free of damp
Vintage AA issue Pyrene fire extinguisher fitted on the parcel shelf

The Exterior

Structurally, the baseframe appears to be good, with inner wings and floor pan looking intact
Previous body repair is believed to have been carried out to D posts and rear suspension mounts
Panel fit and gaps are of an acceptable standard, with all doors opening and closing with ease
A handful of minor corrosion imperfections and marks were observed on the wings
Both front and rear wings have seen repairs in the last 5 years
Monza red paint finish has decent coverage, with mild signs of swirls and a blister on the bonnet
The colour match is generally positive
Stone chip-protected front valance
Sills show evidence of work in the recent past
All correct exterior trim including egg-crate grill
Very good chrome
Glass intact with decent seals
Lights and lenses in good shape, mild condensation noted on rear lenses
Front tyres are less than 5 years old, and rear ones have plenty of life in them

The Mechanics

Larger displacement 2.2-litre model
The 4-speed gearbox engages gears without obstruction
The engine is well presented with decent ancillaries and hoses
Starts first time with very little smoke
Cruises smoothly, with no reports of the engine missing a beat
Oil pressure is said to be stable
Very comfortable and handles sweetly
Travelled to Germany in the last 5 years with no outstanding issues
Regularly maintained
Most recent work includes:
- Rear bump stops and rubbers were renewed in 2018
- Steering ball joints were renewed, front brake calipers resealed, and brake pads and lines all renewed in 2017
- New Alternator
- Coolant header tank fitted

Summary

There is no doubt that this car has seen successive attention and renovation with each owner, and it appears that they all have felt duty-bound to help complement that low documented mileage. However, it hasn’t stopped it from being used and enjoyed, which is precisely why these comfortable and stylish cars continue to resonate with those who appreciate those gorgeous 1960s details and class with genuine modern usability.

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