Lot details Registration No: 846 GYY Chassis No: 76002575A Mot Expiry: Nov 2007
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 beige with red leather upholstery, this particular example was first registered on January 10th 1964. Thought to have had just "four previous owners", '846 GYY' is believed but not warranted to have covered 75,000 miles from new. Apparently forming part of a small collection and little used for many years, the saloon is nevertheless said to "drive well with a very smooth quiet engine". The subject of recent recommissioning work, it is hoped that this "attractive genuine car" will possess a new MOT certificate by the time of sale. While existing paperwork / paraphernalia includes an owners manual, tool kit and registration document (the latter reportedly indicating that '846 GYY' is a transferable number plate).
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