Highlights
- Only six registered keepers
- Current enthusiast keeper since 1997
- Solid and presentable 3.5L Coupe
- Scope to improve or simply use and enjoy
- Majestic V8 British saloon
The Appeal
The P5B is reminiscent of a very particular time in British social history. Beloved of chauffeur-driven captains of industry and doyen of Downing Street, these cars are magisterial in a way that few saloons before or since have quite managed.
No wonder then that they have such a following. By adding Buick’s small block V8 and cleverly lowering the rear window, Rover invented the sporting ‘coupe saloon’ and these cars are particularly in demand.
This Coupe has just six registered keepers in its 52 years, the current one since 1997. Painted white with a contrasting light blue metallic roof - which emphasises the Coupe’s sleek lines - this car is in solid and presentable condition. Yes, there is scope to improve, but it could be done ‘as you go’ whilst enjoying that burbling V8 and leather-lined cabin.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th December 1972
- Only six registered keepers
- Current keeper since January 1997
- Factory handbooks as shown
- Previously painted blue which was changed in May 1984
- Currently registered as ‘red’ by DVLA and HPI
- VIN number 84507274
- Little used since last MOT expired in August 2019 with no advisories
The Condition
- White paintwork with complementary blue metallic roof in fair condition
- There are points to note to the paintwork in photographs
- These include stone chips, light paint stains and other marks of age
- Bodywork is presentable with areas to note when close up indicating older repairs
- Exterior chromework in good order with bright finish and appears complete
- Some points to note to grille and other chrome components
- Sits on factory Rostyle chromed wheels with matching spare showing some aging
- Tyres appear to be older items but no reported issues
- Chocolate brown leather cabin in fair condition with obvious signs of age in photos
- These include stitching wear to front seats and stains to brown carpets
- The interior appears largely complete with some minor trim items missing as shown
- Standard factory cabin with period radio and auxiliary dials as shown in photos
- Boot floor shows some surface corrosion in photographs
- We have no reports of structural issues to the underside
The Mechanics
- 3,528cc ‘Buick’ V8 engine with carburettors
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Sparingly used since last MOT in 2018
- Due to lack of use some checks may be advisable
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on last MOT which expired in 2019
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