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- 1972 Rover P5B 3.5-Litre Coupé
1972 Rover P5B 3.5-Litre Coupé
Lot Number: 812
1972 Rover P5B 3.5-Litre Coupé
Handsome, stylish and timeless, this elegant P5B has been sympathetically restored and is a much admired example of the marque.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Silver Birch/ Burnt Grey -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
KKP 946L -
ODOMETER READING
92000 Miles
SUMMARY
Handsome, stylish and timeless, this elegant P5B has been sympathetically restored and is a much admired example of the marque.
DESCRIPTION
- Resplendent in Burnt Grey over Silver Birch with a black leather interior and Sundym glass from new
- Fitted with the Buick-derived 3,528cc V8 generating 161bhp, enabling 0-60 in nine seconds and 123mph
- From 2013-2016 it was subject to a sympathetic restoration including a full professional repaint in 2015
- The engine and gearbox were refreshed and a new camshaft fitted, along with a new steering box, stainless exhaust, electronic ignition and a new windscreen
- Further care and attention by our vendor includes the front seats re-foamed, new carpets, new inertia seatbelts, new high level brake light, new wiper motor and alternator
- More recently, it has benefited from new brake cylinders and shoes fitted
- Supplied with its original toolkit and a detailed history file including its original Passport to Service with 20 stamps
- With our vendor for the last seven years, he is a member of the Rover P5B Owners Club, attending rallies and annual events around the UK
- The car was featured on the cover of Take 5 classic car magazine (Feb 2023 issue) and attracted much attention on the Owners Club Stand at the NEC March Restoration Show this year
- As a business, we have done very well with these iconic Rovers including a World Record and we hope this much cared for example will be no different
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 812
- Make
- ROVER
- Model
- P5B COUPE
- Variant
- Coupe
- Registration Number
- KKP 946L
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 84507512
- Engine Number
- 84019078
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Silver Birch/ Burnt Grey
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
Email SimonSCORE:
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 30th September between 9am and 2pm.
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