1947 Rover 16 P2 'Six-Light' Saloon

Registration No: GCE 447
Chassis No: RY411488
MOT: Exempt

• Rover 16 six-light saloon presented in maroon with complementing maroon interior
• features including a "freewheel" system, Bijur-Luvax automatic chassis lubrication
• Offered with heritage certificate, instruction manual and workshop manual

The Rover 16 was a medium-sized family car announced in mid-August 1936 and produced by the British Rover car company between 1936 and 1940 as a successor to the Rover Meteor 16. It was put back into production in 1945 following the Second World War and remained on sale until replaced by the Rover P3 in 1948. The 16 was part of the Rover P2 range, along with Rover 10, Rover 12, Rover 14 and Rover 20 models.

The car, with its mildly streamlined form, resembled the existing Rover 10 and the Rover 12 but was slightly longer and featured a more rounded back end. The six-cylinder ohv engine had a capacity of 2,147 cc. A top speed of 124 km/h (77 mph) was claimed. In addition to a "six-light" saloon and a "four-light" "sports saloon, a two-door cabriolet was available, usually referred to as a drophead coupé, with bodywork by Tickfords. Notable features included a "freewheel" system, Bijur-Luvax automatic lubrication of the chassis, and Girling rod actuated fully compensated mechanical brakes of exceptionally high efficiency.

GCE 447 was delivered new via Crosswells Garage Limited of Newmarket on 15 October 1947 and presented in black with Maroon leather interior. Now presented in Maroon with what is believed to be the original interior, the vehicle is offered with a small number of documents including heritage certificate, Instruction manual, workshop manual and the V5 document. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, electrical equipment, paintwork and interior trim as ‘Average’, with the engine and transmission and gearbox as ‘Good’.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762