1948 Rover P3 75 6-Light Saloon

Highlights

Restored in 2009
Upgraded with a Ford Sierra five-speed gearbox
Kept in a heated garage
Comes with a comprehensive history file including restoration photos and invoices

The Appeal

The early post-war years were a tough time for Rover and it was of course this period of austerity which would spawn the Land Rover in 1948. Rover was also keen to continue its steel-bodied saloons, despite materials being in scarce supply, and the P3 was the first.

This 75 model '6-Light Saloon' (referencing the number of windows) underwent restoration in 2009 and has since been very well looked after. The addition of a Ford Sierra five-speed gearbox greatly enhances its drivability, so if you're looking for an early post-war Rover you can drive on today's roads without brushing up on your double-declutching skills, this would be a great option. It's not often these come to market, let alone in such nice condition.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1948
The current owner is the 4th registered keeper
Kept in a heated garage during current ownership
Comes with all photos of the restoration work and assorted invoices
Purchased a few years ago by the current owner
The current owner has spent £1,400 on the car; all invoices can reportedly be provided
Restored in 2009
Comes with photos of the restoration work, assorted invoices, a workshop manual, and a parts list
Exempt from road tax and MOT

The Condition

The Rover looks to have been restored to a very good standard and it continues to present very well throughout
The vendor notes that the body seems solid and has no visible corrosion
Very presentable paintwork in a jolly two-tone scheme
The chromework gleams and appears only lightly pitted in places
We're notified of a few marks at the rear and a few bubbles on the roof
All looks very well underneath with no obvious issues to report
Exceedingly smart interior, quite luxuriously appointed for its day
The upholstery is only lightly worn and the same can be said of the carpets and door trim
We're not informed of any known issues with the controls, instruments and switchgear
Period-correct gear selector appearance retained in spite of gearbox upgrade

The Mechanics

2,103cc four-cylinder petrol engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
A Ford Sierra five-speed gearbox was fitted during the restoration process to enhance performance and fuel economy
The vendor reports that it starts and drives without any issues
As you'd expect, performance isn't especially brisk, but the upgraded gearbox greatly extends its comfortable cruising speed

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