Highlights
- In current ownership since 2021, with significant mechanical work carried out during that time
- Well-presented paintwork with an impressive red leather interior
- Highly original throughout
- MOT exempt
The Appeal
The Rover P5 Coupe is one of the most distinguished British saloons of the 1960s. Its lowered roofline lends a sleeker, more sporting profile to an already handsome design, and the Mk 3 represents the refined culmination of the six-cylinder P5 range. A gleefully retro sweet spot for the enthusiast. With its 3.0-litre inline-six and three-speed automatic transmission, this was the car of choice for prime ministers and captains of industry alike - a reputation well earned by its blend of refinement and presence.
This 1967 example has been in the current owner's hands since 2021, during which time it has received considerable mechanical attention, as detailed below. The vendor notes the interior's pleasing patina and notes that everything is in working order. Said to be quiet and pleasant to drive, this P5 Coupe appears to be a well-sorted example ready to be enjoyed on the road.
Key Information
- Mileage: 96,857 miles (unwarranted)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 3.0-litre inline-six petrol, three-speed automatic
- Paperwork: Selection of invoices from past and present, V5C document
The Detail
- A handsome, well-kept car with little sign of corrosion
- Nice polished paintwork, with only gentle patina to the chromework
- What we can discern of the underside appears solid
- New brake servo fitted during current ownership
- New rebuilt water pump fitted
- New distributor cap fitted
- Carburettor service kit fitted
- New choke cable fitted
- New heater hose fitted
- New air filter fitted
- New carpet mats fitted
- The vendor describes the interior as having a pleasing patina with everything in working order
- Some torn fabric underneath the dash panel
- The vendor reports the car starts and runs well
- They note that it's nice to drive, very quiet, and with plenty of leg room
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