Highlights

Attractive, solid example with an impressive history of car shows
In current ownership since September 2019
Comes with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate
Recently fitted with a new gearbox and stainless steel exhaust

The Appeal

The Rover P6 brought a real bit of grunt to the English executive market and was quite a revelation when it hit the market. It was fast, powerful, and comfortable, easy to handle for the well-to-do, and thanks to its focus on dynamics and safety, it felt impressively tactile.

This V8-engined 1973 example boasts a quintessentially retro livery of Almond with a Tan Leather cabin. It's a very well-preserved car - and has been quite well-adventured to boot, with plenty of rallies and car shows under its belt. Accompanied by its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate and an impressive stack of P6 Driving Force magazines.

It's recently been treated to a new gearbox and stainless steel exhaust. A fine, solid and highly original car eagerly awaiting its lucky new owner.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1973
The car was stripped down at a show many years ago by the previous owner
This has been photographically recorded
The owner has had the car since September 2019
Has had only 5 former registered keepers
All servicing during the current ownership has been done by the owner
This was also the case with the previous keeper
Invoice and guarantee for the exhaust will come with the car
A Haynes Manual, Rover's owner's Manual, and a 3500 British Leyland parts Catalogue
A stack of 25 Rover P6 Driving Force Magazines
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate
Two sets of original British Leyland keys, and all locks work
Photographic record of the car being stripped and reassembled at a show
Impressive collection of cars from 1989 to 2007 for rallies and shows

The Condition

We're assured that the underside of the vehicle has never been welded
It's been wax-oiled and looks very solid
Bodywork looks in very good condition with no obvious dents or dings
Paintwork in fine overall condition
D posts and other parts are very clean
Cover sills could use a touch-up of black paint
There is a small mark on the bonnet
Slight marks on the outer cover sills, which are easy to remove
A spare bottle of Almond paint will also come with the car
The interior is very clean, defying the car's venerable years
No sign of any rips or tears to the upholstery
Dashboard is clean and well-presented
Comes with a Radio-Cassette that was fitted by the owner
The old radio will also be included with the car
Includes the original jack and tool kit
Always stored in a dry garage

The Mechanics

3.5-litre (3,528cc) Rover V8
Automatic transmission with three gears
Engine bay in good order
A new gearbox was fitted before the current owner bought it
Starts first time once the electric fuel pump primes
New spark plugs were fitted in September this year
Old spark plugs will be in the boot of the car along with gearbox oil and gaskets
The car has a complete stainless steel exhaust
The stainless steel exhaust comes with a lifetime warranty
This is the owner's second Rover P6; they note that it's incredibly comfortable and drives well
We've no reports of any mechanical issues

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