1949 Rover P3 75 Saloon
Registration no. 533 XUP Chassis no. R8413393

Bonhams MPH May Auction|22 May 2021, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1949 Rover P3 75 Saloon
Registration no. 533 XUP
Chassis no. R8413393

Odometer Reading: TBA
Mot Expiry: Exempt

*Offered from long term custodian
*Restored throughout current ownership
*Starts and runs well

Rover's range in the immediate post-war years was much the same as it had been in 1939, the first all-new Rover - the P4 - not appearing until the autumn of 1949. Before then an interim design - the P3 - combining the traditional styling of the existing P2 model with the engine, gearbox and running gear intended for its successor, filled the gap. Introduced in February 1948, the P3 featured 1.6-litre four-cylinder and 2.1-litre six-cylinder versions of Rover's new inlet-over-exhaust engine, the model designations being '60' and '75' respectively.

This P3 starts promptly, soon settling into a quiet & smooth tick over as expected from a six cylinder block, with gears selected easily whilst manoeuvring. Restored over a period of some 30 years, this Rover is ready for its new owner to enjoy immediately. The car comes with photographs of restoration, relating invoices and a V5 document.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 83/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 22/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 5

INTERIOR TOTAL: 18/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 5
Seats: 5
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

Car History File: 3

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