Highlights
- Dutch registration documents
- Very low original mileage (66k kilometres)
- Highly optioned model
- Very rare (only 2% of the Rover 800 series was produced as a coupe, and only 10% of those have the SC trim – around 600 ever made)
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The Rover 800 Coupé was the flagship grand tourer of the Rover range throughout the 1990s, blending British luxury with Honda's engineering. Of the 317,306 Rover 800s built across all body styles, only around 6,448 were produced in coupé form - and of those, a mere 600 or so received the SC trim level introduced with the 1996 facelift. Many have since been lost to neglect and scrapping during the years when values were low, making well-kept survivors genuinely scarce.
This 1996 example is finished in metallic red over a grey leather interior and is powered by the 2.7-litre Honda-derived C27A V6 paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox. It shows just 66,765 km on the odometer and is well equipped from the factory. Dutch registration documents and the original manual accompany the car. For buyers further afield, the seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements, making this a notable opportunity to acquire one of the rarest variants of the Rover 800 series.
Key Information
- Mileage: 66,765 km
- Country of registration: The Netherlands
- Technical specs: 2.7-litre V6 petrol, 168 hp, 4-speed automatic, front-wheel drive
- Paperwork: Dutch registration documents and original manual reportedly present
The Detail
- Metallic red paintwork (paint code COO)
- Grey leather interior upholstery
- Wood veneer interior trim
- Electric memory front seats
- Heated front seats
- Electric sunroof
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Driver and passenger airbags
- ABS braking system
- Traction control
- 16-inch Rover alloy wheels
- Front fog lights
- Full-size spare wheel
- Tyre pressure sensors
- Factory audio system with electric antenna
Vehicle Specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- 2.7 L Honda C27A V6 (24-valve)
- Multi-point fuel injection
- ~169 hp / 225 Nm
- Front-wheel drive
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- Power steering
- Top speed approx. 214 km/h
Factory standard equipment (Coupé / Sterling specification)
Exterior
- 16-inch Rover “Prestige” alloy wheels
- Front fog lights
- Body-colour mirrors and bumpers
- Chrome Rover grille
- Heated rear window
- Remote central locking
- Electrically adjustable mirrors
- Electric sunroof
These luxury features were typical for the Coupé, which shared Sterling-level equipment.
Interior
- Full leather interior
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Driver seat memory function
- Front centre armrest
- Leather steering wheel
- Wood veneer trim
- Electric windows front and rear
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Folding rear seats
Comfort & convenience
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Trip computer / driver information display
- Adjustable steering column
- Central locking with remote control
- Boot release from interior
Technology & audio
- Factory Rover RDS radio system
- 6-disc CD auto-changer (late models)
- Electric antenna
- Multi-speaker audio system
Safety
- Driver airbag
- Passenger airbag (standard after facelift)
- ABS braking system
- Side impact protection
- Immobiliser security system
Factory options that could be ordered
- Metallic paint
- Heated seats
- Memory seat package
- CD changer upgrade
- Alarm system
- Traction control (some markets)
- Upgraded stereo system
- Headlamp washers
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