The owner of this Rover 3500S refers to it as a “poor man’s Rolls Royce.” That seems a bit harsh because these are a nice car in their own right. You will find this Rover listed for sale here… more»
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Sep 30, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Sport Sedans: Pair of Rover 2000 TCs
The Rover 2000TC stands out as a foreign sedan that actually found favor with U.S. buyers at a time when big-body American cars ruled that particular segment. The Rover offered a variety of engine options, culminating with a Buick-sourced… more»
Jul 22, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
One Year Import: 1980 Rover 3500SD
This V8-powered Rover 3500SD is one of just a few hundred sold on our shores as a U.S.-market model. The exposed headlights and larger bumpers are tell-tale signs that this is a one-year-only version as the car was quickly… more»
Jun 9, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Alaskan Pair: 1969 Rover 2000TC
Not far from me in Bristol, Rhode Island, there’s a Rover 2000TC just like this one languishing in a junkyard. It’s truly a shame: the car is quite solid and parked next to a Mercedes sedan of the same… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 57 Comments
Radical, Rare, and Rust Free: 1969 Rover 2000 TC
Vintage British cars generally trade on old-fashioned, old-world charm. Even the most competitive, up-to-date cars from Blighty in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s carried a whiff of this character: dated styling, wood-and-leather furnishings, knock-off wheels, or some combination of… more»
Oct 15, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Farm Find: 1969 Rover V8
Rover’s famed V8 sedan remains an under-appreciated classic today, offering stately looks, a comfortable interior and reliable Buick V8 power up front. This example hails from California, where the previous owner collected it from a farm estate sale and… more»
Mar 22, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Save These Classics! Pick ‘N Pull Project Vehicles
One of my biggest gripes about any number of self-service salvage yards is that they allow good project cars to go directly to scrap. There’s never a chance to “save” a car before it goes into the rows of… more»
Apr 21, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Nicest One Around: 1980 Rover SD1 3500
When I first learned about the Rover SD1, I thought it was a brilliant idea! A British sports sedan with an American derived V8. Honestly, does it get any more interesting than that? The problem is, we didn’t get… more»
Aug 7, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
What A Bargain: 1969 Rover 2000 TC for $1,000
I see a lot of cars that terrific readers send in, and every once in a while I am sorely, sorely tempted to buy the car rather than write about it. This is the second-most intense feeling I’ve had… more»
May 18, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Motoring Monday: 40 Years Owned Rover TC
It’s not often that one gets the chance to purchase a car that’s been cherished by the same owner for 40 years! This 1967 Rover 2000TC has been cared for by the owner of a British car establishment as… more»
Feb 2, 2015 • For Sale • 29 Comments
The Finest Around: 1980 Rover 3500 SD1
As past readers of the site may have guessed, I have a soft spot for unusual cars, especially British ones. Despite being unusual, the Rover 3500 deserved better in the US market. Brought over as the Jaguar-Rover-Triumph entity was… more»
Dec 19, 2014 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Could’ve Had A Turbine: 1970 Rover P6
The gestation of the Rover P6 is fascinating. At one point in the 50’s and early 60’s, Rover was convinced the powertrain of the future was the gas turbine. Rover was involved in the prototyping and production of the… more»
Oct 3, 2013 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Holland Windmill Find
Derelict classics are being pulled out of barns and garages every day around the world. Although we mainly focus on North America based finds, we have followers from all over the globe and occasionally we like to feature something… more»
Jul 12, 2011 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cheap Luxury: 1980 Rover 3500 SD1
Here is your cheap entry into the upcoming Northwest Classic Rally in Oregon. This car is already in Oregon and it will need some quick repairs, but could possibly be ready to go by the 28th of this month…. more»
