Highlights
- Rebuilt 3.9-litre engine by RPi Engineering
- Kept in heated, dry storage throughout eleven years current ownership
- Repainted from the shoulder down
- Commendably original throughout
The Appeal
The Rover P6 was a landmark British saloon, arguably equal in its innovation to France's Citroën DS. A bold claim? Perhaps. But, with its de Dion Tube rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and monocoque construction with bolt-on panels, the P6 was a mightily ambitious car. Rover even envisioned a gas turbine engine during the early stages of development! Rather more sensibly, they settled on their Buick-derived alloy block V8 for range-topping models.
This 1971 Rover P6 3500 Automatic has been upgraded with a rebuilt 3.9-litre engine by well-respected specialists RPi Engineering.
The vendor tells us:
"The car is very nice to drive and has never broken down in my eleven-year ownership. It is used very little. I bought it as it is such a good-looking example."
This 1971 Rover P6 3500 Automatic has been upgraded with a rebuilt 3.9-litre engine by well-respected specialists RPi Engineering.
The vendor tells us:
"The car is very nice to drive and has never broken down in my eleven-year ownership. It is used very little. I bought it as it is such a good-looking example."
History and Paperwork
- UK home market RHD car registered in 1971
- Current owner purchased the car in November 2014 from a friend who collects classic cars
- Has been in current ownership for eleven years
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- 62,362 miles indicated
- Photos of welding work are available in the history file, but timing is unknown
- Received a "3.9-litre rebuilt long engine as per build spec" in 2004 by RPi Engineering
- Has been kept in heated, dry storage throughout current ownership
- Used very infrequently
- Serviced at 62,038 miles - 2/6/15
- Serviced at 60,000 miles - 3/3/12
- V5C and BMIHT heritage certificate present
- Several invoices, manuals, magazines, and some early MOT certificates are included in the sale
The Condition
- Presents as an exceedingly original example both inside and out
- The bodywork has been repainted from the shoulder down during current ownership
- The panel work presents well, as does the paint
- The vendor notes a few small marks/stone chips
- Smart trim all round
- Gentle wear apparent to the upholstery and controls
- Period radio retained
The Mechanics
- 3.9-litre rebuilt Rover V8 engine by RPi Engineering
- Three-speed automatic gearbox
- Well-presented engine compartment
- We're informed that the Rover never broken down during current ownership
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