1975 Rover P6 3500S

Estimated Price: £8,000 - £10,000

Introduced in 1971, the Rover 3500S was the performance flagship of the P6 range offering impressive pace and refinement for its era

Powered by the Buick-derived 3,528cc V8 producing 161bhp, paired with a manual gearbox denoted by the ‘S’ for Syncromesh, capable of 0-60mph in nine seconds and a top speed of 123mph

Standard specification included a matt black grille, improved post-1970 interior trim and a factory-fitted vinyl roof, features which distinguished the later models from earlier P6 variants

According to its BMIH Trust Certificate, this example was built on 18/09/1975, finished in Paprika with a black vinyl roof, optioned with factory power steering, dispatched to Julians Ltd of Reading on 30/09/1975 and first registered on 28/01/1976

Subject to a comprehensive £19,164 restoration by renowned Rover specialists, Kingsdown Garage, during 2015/2016, including a rebuilt 3.5-litre V8 with SD1 cylinder heads and a sportier camshafts, a rebuilt LT77 five-speed manual gearbox, rebuilt differential and De Dion rear axle, together with overhauled brakes and suspension, a new radiator, an electric SU fuel pump and a Revotec electronic cooling fan has been fitted  

Purchased by our vendor four years ago, with a further £5,000 invested in maintenance. Approximately 5,500 miles have been covered during current ownership and this handsome Rover is offered with a fresh MOT until July 2027 issued with no advisories

Accompanied by the aforementioned Trust Certificate, numerous invoices and V5s, MOTs etc. in the history file together with a branded Rover dust cover

An appealing example of Rover's iconic V8 sporting saloon that's sensibly estimated and we encourage your inspection at our CarFest Sale