2001 1959 Rover P5 Saloon

Highlights

• In previous ownership for 25 years
• Featured in multiple classic car magazines and car shows
• Highly original example with original registration
• Complete with a box of spares

The Appeal

When it hit the market, the P5 joined an ongoing revolution - a revolution of what a British car could be. The UK marques were finally hiking their ideas up post-war, leaving their pre-50s designs where they belonged and getting to work on whole new product lines. The P5 became the de facto luxury saloon for dignitaries, celebrities and politicians alike in short order, with its smooth straight-six and slick automatic transmission becoming a familiar-sounding refrain for the Ritz Hotel and Carnaby Street.
This particular 1960 example stands out for its remarkable originality and provenance, having been cherished by just five registered keepers over its 65-year lifespan. With its original registration number UUN 620 still intact and a wealth of documented history, it's a fine car that's ready and waiting for its next keeper.

History and Paperwork

• Built in late 1959
• First registered in January 1960
• This Rover P5 has had only 5 former registered keepers, with the previous owner having possessed it for 25 years
• The car retains its original registration number UUN 620
• Extensive history file available
• Complete with a box of spares
• Featured in several publications including Classic and Sports Car, Practical Classics, Classic Monthly, and numerous club magazines
• Previously displayed in a car museum for approximately 5 years
• MOT and tax exempt

The Condition

• Presents well throughout
• The vendor states the car is in very good order
• Original and largely untouched condition after 65 years
• No rot or rust reported, with only one known patch of welding
• Has been garaged for much of its life
• Highly original interior
• Door cards carry some scuffs and marks
• Interior seats are dry and faded with some scuffs and open stitches
• Rear seats have reportedly rarely been used

The Mechanics

• 3-litre straight-six engine
• 3-speed automatic transmission
• Highly original throughout
• All brakes recently renewed
• Vendor reports the car drives well and stops effectively

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