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Rover P6B S 1973
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The P6 was a radical new product for its maker - and proof it was trying to move away from the 'Auntie' image that it had been landed with over the last couple of decades.
It had styling that was influenced by the Citroen DS, and possessed a skeleton structure and modern styling that really were a million miles away from the P4, which was still in production when the P6 was launched.
The company gambled that it would appeal to traditionally conservative Rover customers, as well as attracting new ones. The bid worked, and the P6 went on to become a huge commercial success, carving out the executive sector alongside the Triumph 2000 for itself. Constantly updated throughout its life, with 2.2-litre engines and twin-carb updates.
Although the Rover 2000 was capable, in no way could it be described as quick. Yet with the installation of the ex-Buick V8 it became Rover's first Q-car, offering Jaguar-matching pace.
The P6B caught on rapidly, selling in huge numbers and becoming a favourite with lawbreakers - and enforcers. It was initially offered only as an automatic, in 1971, the 3500S was introduced, featuring a four-speed gearbox.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- Chassis #:48200599C
- NZ New
- Very straight, rust free body with good mostly original paint
- Nice Original interior
- Mechanically sound, good motor, good transmission.
- Good tires all round.
- Comes with extremely rare and expensive to buy 14” factory Rostyle wheels
- Awesome to drive
- One interesting feature on this car is the spare wheel on top of the boot lid to free up space for luggage. I think it looks good, and it doesn't have a negative impact on rearward visibility.
- Comfort is what the P6 is all about. The seats were something else for their day, with backs and squabs infinitely adjustable. They also give a formidable nine inches of fore and aft movement which, coupled with a steering column that can be raised or lowered, ensures that drivers of all sizes should be able to get comfy.
- The V8 engine has pulling power to spare and can hold first until 30mph, second until 55mph and third all the way up to 85mph.
- These V8s can easily hold their own against a modern car and the 3500S is still a quick car by today's standards.
- Quality suspension in an era where lever-arm dampers, leaf springs, drum brakes and cross-ply tyres dominated; the P6 was streets ahead with its de Dion rear axle, inboard disc brakes and radial tyres.
- The P6 was and remains a supremely safe handler and, with all round discs, an extremely safe classic to travel in. It can cruise with the flow and is pleasing to drive.
- Finally, if you do intend to use this P6 every day, you can be comforted in the knowledge that its in-built safety aspects were way ahead of the contemporary competition of its time and its still pretty handy nowadays.
Sometimes it takes just one car to change the public's perception of the manufacturer. With Rover it was the P6 that transformed the company's cosy ‘old auntie' image into the BMW of its day.
This is a greatly overlooked classic car and today remains one of the most usable and affordable classic saloons you can buy.
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.
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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.