If there’s another Rover automobile in La Fayette, Georgia, it’s probably within 300 feet of this one. The dusty English four-door looks ready for Preservation Class, almost too well-preserved to restore. With a long hood and bustle rear, this… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1965 Rover 3-Liter Coupe
This 1965 Rover 3-Liter Coupe, also known as a P5 Mark II, has been parked in a garage for the past 15 years. Before being parked, it was in good working order and looks to be a survivor that… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Rover 2000TC
For those of you who grew up on American cars, the name “Rover” might only be familiar when trailing the word “Land,” and that’s OK. In Europe, the Rover was well-known as a stately, conservative sedan for those who… more»
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Restored But Parked: 1969 Rover 2000 TC
The Rover 2000 TC was a variant of the British-built P6 series of 4-door sedans. It was originally designed for export markets like the U.S. though it was eventually sold on its home turf. With a peppy inline-4 using… more»
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Same Owner Forty Years: 1948 Rover P3 Model 75
Rover’s story began like many a British maker – crafting bicycles and motorcycles starting in 1878. The company’s name was associated with “wandering”, and it chose a Viking longship as its emblem, symbolizing exploration. When the automobile market erupted… more»
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New Engine Included! 1968 Rover 2000tc
In the 1960s, most of the products sold as Rovers in the U.S. were off-road vehicles. But British Leyland also built automobiles, including the Rover 2000tc. Several variations of the 2000 were produced between 1963 and 1973, with the… more»
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3.5L Buick V8 Power: 1970 Rover 3500S
Here’s one you don’t run across very often, not in the states anyway. The 3500S was one of the P6 series of cars, a model with production beginning in 1963 from British manufacturer Rover Company Limited. But eventually, the… more»
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Rare Brit: 1970 Rover 3500 S
When Rover purchased the rights to the all-alloy Buick 215ci V8, it had several vehicles targeted for its use. Slotting the motor under the hood of its P6 model created the 3500 S. This 1970 example is not perfect,… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Rover Model 75
Rover unveiled its new “75” model in September 1949, and its appearance caused a sensation. It looked like nothing the company had produced previously, with an enormous trunk and the entire passenger compartment fitted within the wheelbase. Early cars… more»
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Unrestored Original: 1966 Rover P6 2000SC
Imagine being a young professional in the UK in the early 1960s. As someone who is upwardly mobile and wanting an executive sedan, your choices were relatively limited. There were very few imports from overseas – the Japanese and… more»
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Florida Barn Find: 1969 Rover 3500S V8
This 1969 Rover 3500S V8 is a restoration-worthy candidate that resides in Miami, Florida, and looks quite honest for being a barn-find project. The big Rover sedan marked an impressive shot across the bow from the British company to… more»
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Ridiculously Rare? 1970 Rover 3500 S
Well, I don’t know about “Ridiculously” rare as the seller states, but I’m willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt, at first. What makes this 1970 Rover 3500 rare, is its “S” designation. How rare? Hard to… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1982 Rover Vanden Plas
When Rover unveiled its iconic SD1 in 1976, the car was met with universal praise from the motoring press. It represented a bold styling step for Rover, with many journalists comparing its appearance to the Ferrari Daytona. While the… more»
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V8 Saloon: 1970 Rover 3500S
Among the list of cars I would like to someday own if endless time and money ever coincide at the right moment is the V8-powered Rover 3500S sedan. This is a wonderful mash-up of stately, British styling and brutish… more»
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Three-Eyed Oddball: 1951 Rover 75 P4 “Cyclops”
Having a bit of Tucker about its front end is this 1951 Rover 75. Hailing originally, all the way from New Zealand, this suicide door-equipped sedan is now located in Shingletown, California and is available here on craigslist for… more»
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British Sleeper: 1982 Rover SD1 V8
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 1982 Rover SDI equipped with a V8 and a manual gearbox. This is one of the more unusual models you could possibly choose to import from among the legions of eligible… more»
