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1908 Rover 6hp Roadster
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1908 Rover 6hp Roadster
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Description
The 1908 Rover 6 is a remarkable example of early British motoring, embodying the transition from horse-drawn carriages to practical, lightweight automobiles.
It’s a car that speaks directly to the enthusiast with an appreciation for simplicity, mechanical purity, and history.
From the outset, the Rover 6 impresses with its compact yet purposeful proportions, a body that is both elegant and functional, and a driving position that places the driver at the heart of the machine. The controls are direct and tactile, requiring attention and engagement; every input feels connected to the wheels, giving a sense of mechanical intimacy that modern vehicles cannot replicate.
Under the bonnet, the Rover 6 is powered by a single-cylinder or early 4-cylinder engine (depending on the model specification) delivering modest power, yet sufficient to give spirited performance for its era. Its light weight and narrow track allow for nimble handling, making it surprisingly lively on early 20th-century roads. Steering is precise, brakes are functional if cautious, and the overall character rewards careful, confident driving.
Inside, the cabin is minimalist yet charming. Wooden bodywork, brass fittings, and period-accurate instrumentation convey craftsmanship and attention to detail, reminding the driver that motoring at the time was as much about experience as it was about transportation. There’s a delightful honesty to the ergonomics: nothing is over-engineered, yet everything feels purposeful.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- This car is immaculate - a rare find here in new Zealand.
- Comes along with VCC ID Card (VET0882) and a box full of documentation.
- On the road, the Rover 6 is an engaging, deliberate machine. It encourages patience, respect, and skill. It’s a car that invites the driver to enjoy the journey at a thoughtful pace, offering glimpses of the motoring world as it was over a century ago.
- A darling of a car looking for a new custodian.
- Runs and drives well.
In terms of collectibility, the 1908 Rover 6 is extremely rare, with very few surviving examples worldwide.
Its significance as an early Rover, combined with the charm and accessibility of early motoring, makes it a highly prized car for vintage enthusiasts and museums alike.
For those who value historical authenticity, mechanical simplicity, and a connection to the dawn of motoring, the Rover 6 is not just a car , it’s a tangible link to the origins of the British automotive industry.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered IF sold in New Zealand.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing is STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT only.
PLEASE READ: The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.