Highlights
- Highly original car in smart Davos White
- Desirable Series 2 car with improved interior
- Great specification ideal for road trips and classic car rallies
- MOT exempt but usefully holds current certificate
- Thick history file amassed by attentive owners
The Appeal
The P6 was a very different and very modern type of Rover, but one imbued with the robust, quality feel of its forebears. When Rover added its potent V8 to the mix a proper sports saloon was born.
These cars, particularly the later improved Series 2, are perennially popular with enthusiasts because they are both usable and perfect for long distance adventures, whether solo or as part of an organised tour.
This lovely 1972 P6 3500 would do that job perfectly, helped by its relaxing automatic gearbox. Its BMIHT certificate confirms the Davos White over black leather colour combination is factory correct and it certainly presents as a highly original and well kept car.
Although MOT exempt by age it carries a current test certificate that adds reassurance for the buyer.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 26th January 1971
- Built 29th November 1972
- ‘451’ prefix car confirming this as a home market RHD Series 2
- 12 registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car in June 2023
- BMIHT certificate dated 17th April 2023 confirms current colour scheme
- Thick history file as shown in photographs
- Owners manual
- MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt by age
- MOT to 2nd May 2024 with 84,284 showing on test and minor advisories to note
- Very sparing but regular use since 2006 with only 4,000 miles covered
- Series 2 car with battery in boot, updated exterior aesthetics, new bonnet with V8 ‘blips’ and revised instruments
The Condition
- Original factory-correct Davos White paintwork in good order
- Bodywork is well kept with straight panels and good panel fit
- Exterior fittings including wing mirrors, bumpers and chromework in good order
- Fitted with steel wheels and factory chrome hub caps in original, lightly patinated condition
- Nexen tyres fitted all round in good order
- Black vinyl roof presents well with good condition across roof and side trims
- Underside appears tidy with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Well kept interior pleasingly unmodified and original
- Cabin fittings well kept including dashboard veneers, dials and door trims
- Dials appears to be slightly misaligned in dashboard but could likely be easily remedied
- Black leather seats with front and rear headrests, all in well kept lightly patinated condition
- Original radio and thin-rimmed Bakelite factory wheel fitted
The Mechanics
- 3,528cc Rover ‘Buick’ V8 engine
- Twin SU carburettors
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Thick history file attesting to careful owners
- We have no reports of running or other mechanical issues
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