Highlights

Extremely original throughout
Fresh out of long-term ownership
Two-tone paintwork in near immaculate condition

The Appeal

No introduction to the Rover P5 is complete without reference to government officials, ambassadors, the Queen and Mrs Thatcher. So we thought we’d get that over within the first sentence and crack on with introducing this deliciously original example.

Fresh out of long-term ownership, this P5 remains in beautifully original condition. It retains its gently patinated leather upholstery, the rest of the interior is similarly undisturbed, and even the wiring loom looks to be original. The two-tone paintwork is in wonderful condition, with hardly a blemish to be found, and the engine bay looks almost exactly as it would have done when it was first pressed into use almost exactly sixty years ago.

So if you’re looking for a time travelling portal to take you back to the early ‘60s, we can’t offer you that, but we can offer the next best thing: this delectable Rover P5.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in Hampshire on 1st March 1963
Road Tax and MOT exempt
Original ‘buff’ logbook on file
Three original copies of the Rover 3 Litre Owner’s Instruction Manual
UK V5C
Historic MOT certificates on file
Only one former keeper
The five-figure odometer is showing only 48,291 miles
Stored unused for several years due to the previous owner’s health
The car was recently unearthed from its long term storage by the vendor
It retains its original registration number ’68 DTR’, which

The Interior

Wonderfully original interior
The leather upholstery is in excellent condition for its age, with very nice patina
Headlining clean and secure, with no holes or tears
The carpets are all said to be original, along with their original underfoot and clips
Well polished wooden door cappings
All the instruments are reportedly working well, as are the electrics
The period-correct radio is said to be in working order
Dashboard-mounted handbrake
Steering column-mounted gear change
Large Bakelite steering wheel, with chrome horn ring
Spacious, fully lined boot to the rear
Fitted tool rack on the rear inner wing, holding a jack, starting handle and wheel brace
A tool tray slides out from under the dashboard, and remains fully stocked

The Exterior

Superb two-tone Grey and blue scheme
The paintwork is in excellent condition throughout
Only a few minor scratches and scuffs could be seen
The smart paint sits on what appear to be very good body panels
The chrome trim all appears to be present and correct, and is well polished
There is a little pitting on some pieces of chrome
The lamp lenses appear t one clear and bright
Some of the rubber seals have perished
The car runs on a set of steel wheels with large polished hubcaps
Shod in a matching set of tyres, which appear to retain good tread
Underneath, the car is in very good condition
There is some surface corrosion on the running gear, but the bodywork looks straight and free from significant damage
The exhaust system appears to have been recently fitted

The Mechanics

Powerful 2,995cc six-cylinder engine
Produces 129 horsepower
Automatic transmission with overdrive
The engine bay looks clean and tidy
The vendor informs us that the engine sounds amazing and ticks over smoothly
Singel S.U. carburettor, fed from a glass fuel filter
A collection of spare parts is included in the sale
Beautiful original braided wiring loom
The suspension and running gear feature a layer of surface corrosion, but otherwise appear to be in good condition

Summary

This Rover P5 is a superbly original example of the model. It retains all the features of this stately motorcar, and has clearly been carefully maintained during its long-term ownership.

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