1973 Rover 3500S (P6)
Lot Number: 251
1973 Rover 3500S (P6)
On offer from its current enthusiast custodian with just over 67,000 miles indicated, this top of the range 3.5-litre P6 presents in fabulous condition.
- Buy it now for £11,500 - contact enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd at 12:00:00 GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
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REG NUMBER
SGT 590L -
ODOMETER READING
67000 Miles
SUMMARY
On offer from its current enthusiast custodian with just over 67,000 miles indicated, this top of the range 3.5-litre P6 presents in fabulous condition.
DESCRIPTION
- Rover's flagship 3500S was launched in 1971 with a Buick-derived 3,528cc V8, generating 161bhp and offering 0-60 in nine seconds and a top speed of 123mph - impressive for 1971
- The 'S' in 3500S did not actually stand for Sport, it stood for Syncromesh which denoted this model’s change to a 4-speed manual gearbox
- Sporting the same matt black grille and improved interior as its lesser post-1970 facelift siblings, the 'S' featured a vinyl roof as standard
- This beautiful example has been with our vendor, the car’s third owner, for just over a year, but he has truly made it his own
- Changed from a rather sombre 1970s Mexico Brown to a crisp Rover White retaining the original 'Huntsman' brown vinyl roof and pillars
- The original Bronze Ambla interior is delightfully standard and one of the best we have ever seen and the car was never specified with a radio
- Recent work includes a new radiator, water pump, all new coolant hoses, all new exterior door seals and rubbers, new carpets, fresh fluids and filters, spark plugs, new tyres and much more
- We invite and encourage your viewing of this ‘collector level’ 3500S at the NEC in order to appreciate the quality on offer
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 251
- Make
- ROVER
- Model
- P6 3500S
- Registration Number
- SGT 590L
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 48106301C
- Engine Number
- 48106372C
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Rover White
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Alex Lucocq
- Car Specialist
- 07739 344627
- alex@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
90 / 135
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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
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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