1973 Rover P5B 3.5-Litre Saloon

Lot Number: 711

1973 Rover P5B 3.5-Litre Saloon

Handsome, stylish and timeless, Rovers venerable P5B Saloon.

There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid

  • 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

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Admiralty Blue

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    FRB 68L

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    65000 Miles

SALE ROOM NOTICE

Please note the car is not finished in Admiralty Blue, it is in fact green.

SUMMARY

Handsome, stylish and timeless, Rovers venerable P5B Saloon.

DESCRIPTION

  • First registered on 09/02/1973 and four years current ownership
  • Finished in Admiralty Blue and sitting on the correct 'Rostyle' wheels
  • Classic Rover interior in cream leather
  • £2,500 recent recommissioning by our vendor
  • 65,000 miles indicated. Two history files with old MOTs, invoices etc.
  • In-period, these big coupés were head-turners and were perceived to belong to 'comfortably off' owners with a certain sense of style who appreciated quality and basically, nothing has changed

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
711
Make
ROVER
Model
P5B SALOON
Registration Number
FRB 68L
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
84009941D
Engine Number
84019638
Transmission
Auto
Body Colour
Admiralty Blue

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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SCORE:

107 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

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Trim:

Remarks

Very good

Interior


Door-Cards:

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Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

Very good

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Very good

Transmission


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Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

Very good

Running Gear


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Electrics


Minor:

Major:

Remarks

Very good

Vehicle History

Remarks

Lots of history


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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