Lot details

Year: 1972
Make: Rover
Model: P5B Coupe
Registration: LJW 66K
Chassis No: 84506758
Odometer: 63,745

• Recent restoration work
• Recent respray

The Rover P5 series was produced from 1958 until 1973. Models were marketed under the names Rover 3 litre and Rover 3½ litre. The final iteration of the P5 appeared in September 1967. Now powered by the 3528cc Rover V8 engine also used in the P6 3500, the car was badged as the '3.5 Litre' and commonly known as the 3½ litre. The final letter in the 'P5B' model name came from Buick, the engine's originator. The Borg Warner Type-35 automatic transmission, Hydrosteer variable ratio power steering were now standard. Output of 160bhp was claimed along with improved torque. When compared to its predecessor, the aluminium engine enabled the car to offer improved performance and fuel economy resulting both from the greater power and the lesser weight of the power unit. The exterior was mostly unchanged, apart from bold '3.5 Litre' badging, a pair of fog lights which were added below the head lights, creating a striking four light array and the fitting of chrome Rostyle wheels with black painted inserts.

Our vendor purchased this example in need of some of cosmetic TLC, but found it needed quite a lot more structural work than originally anticipated, so it was entrusted to his long-term classic car mechanic who attended to all the rust repairs and made sure it was back to good health structurally. A respray was also carried out to a good standard and the car was also given a thorough service and check over so that it is ready to be enjoyed on the road. There are still a few bits of brightwork with pitting and the interior looks mostly original, but it gives the car a nice patina overall. Supplied to auction with a V5C registration document, copies of the original buff logbook, some old MoT's and an owner's manual. Consigned by Fraser Smith