Highlights
- Rare left-hand drive example, one of only about a dozen known to exist
- Delivered new to Switzerland in 1951 and has remained there since
- Featured in the cult TV series 'Lüthi & Blanc'
- Documented in the Rover P4 Drivers' Guild magazine
- Comprehensive documentation including original instruction manual and brochure
The Appeal
Characterised by the distinctive central headlamp which earned the car its nickname, the Rover P4 75 'Cyclops' was inspired by American Studebakers in an effort to inject some transatlantic charm into Rover's post-war range.
This 1951 example is especially noteworthy as a rare factory left-hand drive variant, with the current owner aware of only about a dozen such models in existence. Having been delivered new to Switzerland and remaining there throughout its life, this P4 offers the discerning collector a chance to own a piece of Rover history with interesting provenance, including its appearance in the Swiss TV series 'Lüthi & Blanc'.
With just two former registered keepers and decades of indoor storage, this Cyclops presents a solid foundation for preservation or restoration.
This 1951 example is especially noteworthy as a rare factory left-hand drive variant, with the current owner aware of only about a dozen such models in existence. Having been delivered new to Switzerland and remaining there throughout its life, this P4 offers the discerning collector a chance to own a piece of Rover history with interesting provenance, including its appearance in the Swiss TV series 'Lüthi & Blanc'.
With just two former registered keepers and decades of indoor storage, this Cyclops presents a solid foundation for preservation or restoration.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in Zurich in October 1951, delivered new to the Titan Garage in Zurich
- Originally owned by Mueller HiFi at Merkurstrasse 45 in Zurich
- Second owner was Subaru Garage Burkhalter in Stäfa, who maintained it for approximately two decades
- In current ownership since 27 December 1999
- Vehicle registration document was cancelled in 1985
- Last MFK inspection was in November 1983 (expired)
- Featured in the Swiss TV series 'Lüthi & Blanc'
- Comes with cancelled vehicle registration document, Mofis history, and certificate from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
- Accompanied by original instruction manual, original brochure, workshop manual (both original and reprint), and spare parts catalogue
- The vendor states this is a matching numbers vehicle
- 77,455 km indicated: unwarranted
The Condition
- We're informed that the bodywork is structurally in very good order after decades of indoor storage in a dry environment
- Black exterior paintwork can be polished to a high shine with some effort, we are told
- Chrome parts are reported to be in very good condition, though one chrome trim strip is missing an end piece
- Tan leather interior shows signs of age, with the driver's seat torn and other seats displaying expected wear
- Door panels appear in smart condition
- Headliner appears to be in very good condition
- Dashboard is complete and in good condition
- Requires a new set of carpets, which the vendor notes are available in Great Britain
The Mechanics
- 2.1-litre inline 6-cylinder engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine produces 76 hp (56 kW) in factory tune
- The vehicle has been used sporadically over the past decades
- Well-maintained during ownership by Subaru Garage Burkhalter
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Comments
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BidderIs the car in Switzerland?
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SellerYes, dry stored, around one mile from the German border Stühlingen on the German side with manned customs, go to Maps, CH 8226 Schleitheim. If you need assistance for a export, the papers can be had here and entered electronically cheaply.