Registration: HGC147K
Chassis: 45112549B
Odometer: 77,000
Transmission: Automatic
MOT: July 2026
- Attractive looking example
- Lots of history back to the 1970s
- Upgraded ‘S’ wheel trims
- Only 2 previous owners (father and son)
- Spare keys
- Recently serviced (minor service)
The Rover P6, introduced in 1963, was a revolutionary executive saloon that showcased Rover’s forward-thinking engineering and design. Known officially as the Rover 2000 at launch, it featured a unitary body with bolt-on panels, four-wheel disc brakes (unusual for the era), a de Dion rear suspension setup, and a safety-conscious interior that earned it the first-ever ‘European Car of the Year’ award in 1964. Produced until 1977, the P6 was admired for its blend of innovation, comfort, and understated style, becoming a favourite among professionals and even serving as a police pursuit vehicle in V8 form. Today, it is remembered as one of Rover’s finest achievements and a symbol of the brand’s engineering ambition during its peak years.
We are pleased to offer this 1972 Rover 3500 in Mexico Brown with buckskin interior. The Heritage Certificate on file indicates that this is a UK RHD home market example, built on 29th March 1972, and supplied by Henlys in Watford on the 30th March 1972. We understand that the Rover has factory / dealer fitted PAS, Sundym glass and Lucas spots.
First registered in April 1972, the P6 itself presents very nicely overall with an attractive patina to the exterior and interior.
There’s a significant paper trail, including the original book pack and Passport to Service, and there are receipts back to the 1980s plus old tax discs - all of which indicate and suggest it has been well looked after throughout its life. Recent invoices include a minor service, brake overhaul, and work to the front wheel bearings.
There are some signs of age on the exterior and the paint is a little flat in places. The chromework is good with minimal tarnishing and the Rover features period etched windows and a stylish roof mounted aerial. The interior is again a little aged, although complete. The seats would probably benefit from a leather feed. The headliner is in good condition and there is a period Radiomobile radio fitted.
More a refined cruiser than a hot rod, the 3500 nevertheless has plenty of torque on tap to ensure that it can happily keep up with modern traffic. Factor in strong parts supply and enthusiastic owner’s clubs and the P6 looks like a very practical classic, whether as a sunny day car for shows or a quirky daily driver. With a very sensible estimate, this well presented low owner example seems like a lot of car for the money.
