1975 ROVER P6

A cherished family-owned example of Rover’s iconic P6, finished in factory-correct Lunar Grey with black box leather interior. Bought by the current owner's late father in 1977, this rare manual model has had just two registered keepers, with the current family ownership spanning an incredible 48 years. With only around 1 in 7 Rover P6 3500s built with a manual gearbox, the 3500S followed the automatic version into production, offering improved performance and control— making this a sought-after and increasingly rare specification.

Meticulously maintained throughout its life, this 3.5L V8 saloon has covered just 73,942 miles from new, supported by a comprehensive history file including the original owner’s manual.

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Maintenance & Mechanical Highlights

• MOT’d annually (latest valid to Aug 2026, no advisories). All MOTs available

• Serviced annually, regardless of mileage

• Recent work includes rear brakes and new water pump

• New Complete stainless steel exhaust system fitted

• Anti-corrosion wax applied to inside of all four doors

• Clutch Slave Cylinder and Clutch Master Cylinder recently replaced

• New front brake callipers & pads

• Converted to Electronic ignition

• Rebuilt mechanical fuel pump

• Radiator re-cored

• Halogen headlights with fused relays

• Radiomobile radio in good working order

• New heater Matrix fitted

Interior & Presentation

• Garaged since 1977

• Full professional respray in 2007 (Coven Motor Bodies)

• Complete new carpets supplied and fitted by Aldridge Trimming

• Front and rear wings replaced in early 1980s (red leaded)

• Rear bumper re-chromed

• Original black Box pleated leather seats

• All gauges and controls functioning correctly

• Lucas square 8s fog lamps

• Power Steering

• Award-winning car – recipient of Best in Show and two Best in Class (1970s) honours at classic car events.

A Piece of British Motoring History

The Rover P6 3500S was widely adopted by UK police forces in the 1970s as a motorway patrol car, particularly in manual form. The “S” stands for Synchromesh, denoting the introduction of a four-speed manual gearbox — a key enhancement that made the car better suited to high-speed pursuits than its automatic counterpart, thanks to quicker acceleration and improved driver control.

With a top speed of 125mph and 0–60mph in 9.1 seconds, the P6 3500S was a serious performer. Its De Dion rear suspension and advanced chassis design gave it superior handling, often considered more agile than the Jaguar Mk2 3.8, which was also used by UK police forces during the same era. The P6’s engineering focus on ride quality and control made it a favourite among traffic officers and enthusiasts alike.

Historic Vehicle status means it’s tax, MOT & ULEZ exempt. This car is priced to sell at £9,995 — a rare opportunity to own a low-mileage, enthusiast-maintained manual P6 with exceptional provenance and a proud place in British motoring history.