Highlights

Just 21,867 documented miles from new
Barn stored for 30 years which explains mileage
Extensive bodywork, paintwork and engine rebuild 10 years ago
Attractive two-tone bodywork and matching blue leather interior
Only two registered keepers
Beautiful and evocative example of these 100mph models

The Appeal

For a car so long associated with traditional middle Britain, a world of doctors, solicitors and accountants, the Rover P4 began life as one of the country’s most innovative cars. The styling was informed across the Atlantic by Studebaker, but the clever engineering was all homegrown.

Over its long life Rover continued to develop the car to meet market needs. The 100 was so-named for its 100mph capabilities, performance that mixed with the sort of luxury interior that would have been familiar to members of post-war London’s private members’ clubs.

Not surprising, then, that these cars have a very loyal following. Or that a previous keeper of this one would drag it out of long-term, 30-year hibernation in a barn and thoroughly restore it to the lovely condition it now displays. Finished in fetching grey over blue with blue leather interior, it is great example with the lightest of characterful patina.

Beneath the big bonnet lies a rebuilt 2.6L engine, with the remaining running gear also overhauled during the restoration. Due to the multi-decade storage - it was laid up with just 15,000 miles on the clock - it has covered a mere 21,000 miles from new. 6,000 of those have been since the restoration. This is a marvellous example of a car that will immerse you in an evocative era of British motoring.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st January 19562
DVLA records two previous keepers
This may be more due to the car’s long term barn storage
Barn stored for 30 years
15,000 miles on car when placed into barn
Recovered from barn around 10 years ago which is shown in photos
Restored 10 years ago with with around 6,000 miles covered since
Extensive history file including photos and original workshop manual and handbook
Also supplied with original service book in very good condition
MOT records confirm the low displayed mileage and use since restoration
Re-MOT’d after restoratiojn in 2013 with 17,818 miles showing on test
V5C supplied with vehicle in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle with exemptions for MOT, tax and ULEZ
Last MOT expired in June 2017 with 20,296 miles showing on test
Now showing 21,867 miles which we are told is correct by seller
Originally supplied by Bedford Garage in Exeter
Old tax discs and MOTs
Genuine reason for sale as vendor is emigrating

The Condition

Restored 10 years ago after being found in a barn as shown
Retains its original but restored and repainted two-tone colour scheme
Grey over dark blue paintwork in very good order
There are some signs of age but these are minor and visible in photos
Vendor advises small dents in bonnet that have not broken paintwork
He tells us that these could likely be rectified by a dent removal firm
Bodywork and underside present well with only minor signs of age to note
Chromework in good order with light aging notable in photos
Exterior fittings including lights, trim and badging well kept
Sits on factory correct painted steel wheels with matching colour scheme
Beautiful dark blue leather cabin in very good order with well kept seats
Interior is said to be largely original with some light patination to be expected
Interior fittings such as veneers, headlining, door cards, dials and switchgear all very well kept
There are some minor signs of age inside such as headlining to note
Fitted with period radio and what we are told are the original carpets
We have no reported of faults or malfunctions with interior functions and electrics

The Mechanics

2,625cc straight six Rover 100 engine
4spd manual gearbox
Engine rebuilt during restoration 6,000 miles ago
No reported running or driving issues

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