Lot details Registration No: XSA 991 Chassis No: 76501957A Mot Expiry: April 2010
Unveiled to great enthusiasm at the 1949 Earls Court Motor Show, the Rover P4 was another brainchild of Spencer and Maurice Wilks. Heavily influenced in stylistic terms by the Raymond Loewy penned Studebaker Champion, its transatlantic lines clothed a highly competent chassis equipped with independent coil and wishbone front suspension and a Panhard rod located leaf-sprung rear axle. Last of the line, the 110 was powered by a 2625cc straight-six engine that developed some 123bhp and 142lbft of torque (thanks to its Weslake tuned cylinder head and larger SU carburettor). Benefiting from the provision of overdrive on its four-speed manual gearbox, servo-assisted disc / drum brakes and a theoretical 100mph plus top speed, the design is more than capable of keeping up with modern traffic. A rarity even when new, just 1,534 Rover 110s were reputedly built between 1962 and 1964.
Finished in grey with grey leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, bodywork and paintwork (while, he considers the interior trim and electrical equipment to be "good / original" and "all good" respectively). Reportedly first registered to "a titled owner", 'XSA 991' is also said to possess good history which indicates that the 80,000 miles shown by its odometer might possibly represent the total mileage covered from new. As well as considering the Rover to have been "maintained to a high standard", the seller adds that "a new front carpet would make it an outstanding car". Riding on correct type steel wheels, this elegant 110 is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until April 2010.
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