Highlights
- Fully restored over 20 years ago with photographic documentation
- Matching numbers car with EFI unit fitted
- One of only around 220 Estouras built with 30 believed remaining
- Retains original chassis plates and H R Owen badging
- Smart, solid and exceptionally rare touring estate
The Appeal
The history of bespoke estate cars built from saloon cars is a bumpy one. Of the many tries, FLM Panelcraft’s evolution of the Rover P6 into the Estoura is amongst the best and most stylish. The name was a portmanteau of ‘estate’ and ‘tourer’ and perfectly suits the Estoura’s sleek lines.
These were very expensive cars - you could buy a Jaguar XJ6 4.2 for less - and just 220 are believed to have been built. The later ones were sold via H R Owen, including this car. Only 30 of all engine types remain, which makes the arrival of this car for sale a proper treat for enthusiasts.
This car was restored some years ago to a high standard - the work is documented in invoices, photos and magazine articles - and it looks resplendent today. It is the desirable 3500 with an automatic box that suits the touring theme.
The car has been dry stored for a few years, so the vendor advises that some light recommissioning might be useful. But considering the impression given in the photos, the solid structure and the fact it starts and runs easily, that should be straightforward. Once done, the buyer has one of the best non-factory estate cars of the last 50 years.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1974
- Nine registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since November 2021
- Fully restored over 20 years ago with photos to support this
- Comes with a British Heritage Certificate
- Original numbers match the car as the EFI was fitted to the original engine
- MOT and tax exempt; ULEZ free
- Magazine articles as shown
- 2 sets of keys
- 1 indoor car cover and an outdoor car cover
- Old photographs during car’s life
- Restoration photographs
- V5C showing car is registered as a Historic Vehicle
- We are told the car was displayed in a dealer’s showroom for some years
- Original H R Owen supplied car
- Dry stored in recent years which is supported by MOT history
The Condition
- Light green car that remains in good order following older restoration
- Paintwork shows few signs of age but some light marks should be anticipated
- Bodywork is very straight with well kept panels showing only light ageing
- Panels are straight and well kept with no reported accident damage
- Estoura features retained and well kept including bespoke tailgage and glass
- Black vinyl roof in good order with only light indications of age
- Sits on steel wheels which are in good order with hub caps showing light age
- Vendor advises that car has light exterior patina with room to improve if required
- We are told that the cabin is very original
- It retains H R Owen badging and car also has correct coachbuilt chassis plates
- Black leather interior in good order with usual wear typical of age and mileage
- Black carpets through cabin and boot well presented with light patina to note
- Cabin veneers and switchgear present well with usual light patina
- Headlining is in good condition as shown
- No reported faults with electrics, switchgear or lighting
- No dashboard warning lights advised or visible
The Mechanics
- 3,528cc Rover V8 with EFI system from later cars
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Vendor reports that the car runs and drives but has been unused for a few years
- The vendor advises a once over before driving
- We are told that the car would benefit from a service but sounds nice
- Vendor also stated that the gearbox would need a service drives as it drives back but won't go forward, it has lost drive
- Full stainless steel exhaust
- EFI system fitted to make it more reliable and usable
- 4 new tyres fitted
- The vendor recommends for the new buyer to trailer the car away as it has been in storage for a number of years
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