1963 | Rover 110

90,501

The Rover P4 series of cars were manufactured from 1949 through to 1964 during which period several models were produced: the Rover 60, 75, 80, 90, 95, 100, 105 and 110 models. Apart from the 60 and 80, the models all had in-line six-cylinder engines with overhead inlet valves and side exhaust valves. Various transmissions were used including either a manual overdrive box or, until 1959, the option of the manual gearbox with a free wheel unit. The bodies were mounted on a separate chassis with independent suspension, by coil springs at the front and semi elliptical leaf springs at the rear. By 1950 the brakes were fully hydraulic with discs at the front becoming standard from 1959. The final member of the P4 family was the P4 95 and 110 series. Introduced in 1962, the car was luxurious with its silky 2.6 litre straight six engine and stopping power via the power assisted Girling brakes. The coachwork featured an alloy bonnet, doors and boot lid with the interior finished in wood and leather.

Supplied new on 12th April 1963 by R.H Collier, a Rover dealer in Birmingham, this wonderful 110 with overdrive is presented in Light Grey over Dark Grey coachwork with a contrasting red trim. The car was restored between 1990/1991 and we are informed this included a full respray and chrome replacement, at that stage the interior was left as original but appears in very good condition. Accompanying the car is a history file with a box of miscellaneous information alongside restoration photos and recent invoices for routine work and servicing. This information informs us that the purchaser of the car in 1990 recorded the mileage 68,412, approx. 30,000 miles less than the current mileage some 35 years later (thus averaging less than 1,000 miles per year). Our vendor states the engine runs very well with good pulling power and the overdrive works well. Purchased privately for a sum of £16,250 in early 2023 from a Rover enthusiast, this represents a very good example of the P4 and as such viewing is recommended. Consigned by Mathew Priddy

Guide Price £8,000-£14,000