Lot details Registration No: 520 UXP Chassis No: 76001457A Mot Expiry: July 2009
Final flowering of the Rover P4 range, the 95 and 110 models were introduced in 1962. The more popular of the two, the Rover 95 was based around a sturdy box-section chassis equipped with independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a Panhard rod located 'live' rear axle and hydraulic disc / drum brakes. Boasting a seven-bearing crankshaft, its smooth 2625cc oise straight-six engine was rated at 102bhp and 140lbft of torque. Allied to a four-speed manual gearbox and powering the rear wheels via a 3.9:1 final drive ratio, it reputedly endowed the dignified-looking saloon with a 93mph top speed. Exchanging its aluminium bonnet, boot and door skins for less dent-prone steel ones during 1964, the Rover 95 was phased out of production in May of that year (though, not before some 3,680 had been sold).
Finished in blue over grey with blue leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "very good" (interior trim), "excellent" (bodywork, engine, electrical equipment) or "first class" (paintwork, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox) condition. Reportedly the subject of a speedometer change at 44,222 miles, `520 XUP' is also understood to have had just three owners and covered a mere 85,000 miles from new. We are further informed that "since 2005 the P4 has undergone a considerable `body off' restoration. As well as a reconditioned overdrive gearbox, many new parts (Rover) have been fitted including: springs, shockers and tyres. The chassis has been undersealed and the car upgraded with electronic ignition". Riding on correct type steel wheels and sporting both AA and RAC badges to its radiator grille, this smart Rover is offered for sale with driver's handbook, workshop manual, patrol box keys, MOT certificate valid until July 2009 and historic class (free) road tax.
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