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1961 Rover P4 100
Highlights
- Resprayed in a smart two-tone colour scheme
- Powerful ‘100’ model with admirable performance
- Lovely original interior
The Appeal
The Rover P4 is a solidly British automobile, well crafted and dependable. And the ‘100’ model, introduced in 1959, was a very capable performer. It was powered by Rover’s own inlet-over-exhaust valve 2.6 litre straight-six engine.
This quality vehicle comes in a fetching two-tone paint scheme and the interior is finished in sumptuous blue leather. It appears to be very well preserved, having been repainted in 2019, and comes with an extensive history file.
This really is a capable car for its time. It’ll waft along the motorway quite happily keeping up with modern traffic and will deliver you to your destination in style.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 15th September 1961
- MOT valid until September 2023, although the car is MOT exempt
- Non-transferrable registration mark
- Workshop manual and parts catalogue included
- Extensive history file
- Many invoices for parts and servicing
- Original copy of a road test carried out by The Motor magazine
- V5C in owner’s name
The Interior
- Blue leather upholstery in great condition, treated in 2022
- Some light creasing, which only adds character
- Matching leather door cards
- Blue carpets clean and tidy
- Interesting right-hand handbrake
- Headlining clean and secure, with only a few marks
- Well stocked dashboard
- Gauges, switches and lights in good clear condition
- Wood veneer well preserved, with nicely figured grain
- There is a concealed tray for tools under the dashboard
- The large boot contains a spare wheel and jack
- A radio is included but not yet fitted
The Exterior
- The smart two-tone paintwork is in good condition throughout
- Resprayed in November 2019
- Bumpers and overriders have been re-chromed
- Wing mirrors have been fitted to the doors, for improved visibility
- Badge bar fitted
- Lucas fog and spot lamps
- Tripod headlamps
- The steel wheels wear colour-matched chrome hubcaps
- Tyres are said to retain good tread
- A small repair and respray was carried out to the rear left wheel arch, after low-speed contact with a gatepost
- The underside of the car is said to be in good condition, with no damage or corrosion reported
The Mechanics
- 2.6 litre six-cylinder engine
- Unusual inlet-over-exhaust design
- Overdrive on top gear, fitted as standard
- The engine bay appears to be in clean condition
- Said to accelerate well, change gear as it should and brake in a straight line
- Minor oil leaks reported from engine and gearbox, not uncommon for a car of this age
- New exhaust fitted in November 2018
- Water pump replaced in April 2018
- Top end overhaul carried out in Ma 2015 — including a de-coke, valves lapped and setup
- Electronic ignition fitted
- Spare carburettor included
- Spare new brake shoes included
Summary
This Rover has clearly been the subject of considerable care and attention to bring it up to the standard seen today. The resprayed two-tone paintwork is a great feature, along with the mechanical servicing carried out in recent years.
We’re sure its next owner will enjoy travelling in style, in this very capable and comfortable car.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1961
- Make Rover
- Model P4 Rover 100
- Colour White and Blue
- Odometer 72,175 Miles
- Engine size 2625
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Hunstanton
- Location Norfolk
- Country United Kingdom
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