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.
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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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1948
- Make Rover
- Model 75
- Colour Multicolour
- Odometer 6,423 Miles
- Engine size 2103
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Lincoln
- Location Lincolnshire
- Country United Kingdom
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