• Year of manufacture 
    1968
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Chassis number 
    84002196A
  • Lot number 
    33929
  • Reference number 
    REC15698-1
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Performance 
    233 PS / 172 kW / 230 BHP

Description

Estimated Price: £15,000 - £18,000

  • First registered in 1968, this Rover P5 B Saloon was originally supplied by Henly’s Limited, London, to the editor of Headlight, the lorry driver's magazine, with the registration number JK 21
  • Following the editor’s passing, the car was placed in a heated garage in 1978, where it remained untouched until 2018. That year, it was registered to his nephew, the original number plate was removed and the 3.5-litre Buick-derived V8 engine underwent a comprehensive rebuild
  • The vehicle was then sold to its current owner, who has since carried out further restoration work, including the installation of a new gearbox, new suspension, uprated radiator, stainless steel exhaust and new carpets throughout
  • Presented in striking Admiralty Blue over a Buckskin interior, the car features a rear bench seat and heated rear window
  • Today, this exceptional Rover has covered under 34,000 miles from new and comes with a detailed history file. Documentation includes the original purchase correspondence, a Headlight magazine feature, and a Daily Express article
  • A true head-turner in its day, this P5 B remains a standout classic and is sure to attract admiring glances wherever it goes

Iconic Auctioneers
The Forge
Harwoods House, Banbury Road
Ashorne
CV35 0AA
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Rob
Last name 
Hubbard

Phone 
+44-01926691141