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1973 Rover P5B V8 Coupe
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1973 Rover P5B V8 Coupe
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Description
The Rover P5B Coupé has quietly become one of the more compelling under-the-radar British classics on the international stage.
A true icon of British motoring, the Rover P5B Coupé represents the pinnacle of understated luxury and refinement from a bygone era.
Introduced as the final evolution of the P5 line and powered by the revered 3.5-litre V8, it combines dignified styling with effortless performance and presence.
Favoured by royalty and government officials alike, the P5B Coupé carries an air of prestige few classics can match; today standing as a rare, highly collectible example of traditional craftsmanship, timeless design, and enduring appeal.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- NZ NEW
- Only Three Owners from new
- Immaculate condition
- 3.5-litre Rover V8, aluminium block (Buick-derived)
- Power output: approx. 160–170 bhp / Torque: ~270 Nm / 0–100 km/h: around 10–11 seconds / Top speed: ~200 km/h
- Transmission: 3-speed automatic
- Rear-wheel drive
- Independent front suspension with coil springs
- Live rear axle with leaf springs
- Disc brakes front, drum brakes rear
- Power-assisted steering
- Connolly leather upholstery
- Walnut wood veneer dashboard and door cappings
- Fully adjustable front seats
- Heater/ventilation system
- Chrome bumpers and trim
- Rostyle wheels
- Comes with spare wheel and some parts, drivers manual etc
Once overlooked, values have strengthened notably in recent years, with top-tier examples like this one pushing beyond NZD65K.
Importantly, the Coupé variant sits at the top of the tree; consistently more desirable than the saloon and this is the model enthusiasts actively seek out, helping drive stronger upward momentum in values.
With just over 9,000 Coupés produced and far fewer surviving today, genuine, well-presented examples are increasingly hard to come by. Combine that rarity with its blend of V8 performance, traditional British luxury, and strong historical pedigree, and it’s clear why the P5B Coupé is gaining traction among collectors.
Still relatively affordable in the wider classic market, yet showing clear signs of appreciation, the one we have coming up represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly usable, distinctive and increasingly collectible classic before values move further north.
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.