Lot Ended
Description
Buick-derived V8 3,528cc engine; showing
only 71,986 miles; wonderfully period shade of Mexico
Brown
Launched in 1968, the Rover P6 3500
brought a welcome dose of modernity to the marque’s line-up, pairing the already
well-regarded P6 chassis with the light
and willing Buick-derived V8. The result was a vehicle
of unusual sophistication for its class: supple, brisk and beautifully composed,
with a level of engineering that earned Rover a reputation for building cars for
discerning rather than the flamboyant.
As a 3500, it benefits from Rover’s smooth and
effortlessly flexible automatic transmission, a unit that suits the relaxed,
long-legged character of the V8
particularly well.
First registered in October 1971, this example
is finished in a wonderfully period shade of Mexico Brown, a colour that sits
particularly well on the P6’s crisp lines and pairs neatly with its tan
interior. Showing 71,986 miles, it has clearly led a steady and well-cared-for life, the current V5C recording
only four former keepers.
The accompanying paperwork is pleasingly
substantial. Included are the V5C, a current MOT to January 2027, seventeen old
MOT certificates, a magazine feature with photograph, and a large file of
invoices covering repairs and routine servicing over the years. Together, they
provide a reassuring narrative of ongoing maintenance and long-term attention.
A smartly presented and
well-documented P6 V8 in an especially
attractive colour scheme — the sort of example that continues
to reward those who appreciate Rover’s quietly confident
engineering.
Contact:
david.tassell@brightwells.com