1906 Rochdale

⭕ THE SALE

1906 Rover 6hp Model R is for sale on our website, Trade Classics. The price listed here is our guide price. Please view Trade Classics to read more about the car with more photos of the car that will show you the full condition, with the option to directly ask the seller any questions you may have.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

A quintessential pre-war classic with keen reserve, the Rover 6hp offers a rare chance to own a landmark of British motoring. Prized for its age, elegant design, mechanical simplicity, and historic role in the golden era of pre-war cars.

This highly original 1906 Rover 6hp Model R is offered to market following 40 years in single ownership, during which time it has remained in substantially unaltered condition. Presented as an unmolested and remarkably complete example, it is ideally suited to prestigious Veteran Car Club events, including the popular ‘Creepy Crawly’ and the world-renowned London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.

In 2019, the Veteran Car Club inspected the car and confirmed that it “appears to be an original and complete entity,” reinforcing its authenticity and provenance. Designed by Edmund Lewis—formerly of Daimler—the Rover 6hp was promoted as the “Gentleman’s Light Tourer,” a refined evolution of the earlier 8hp model. Today, a notable surviving example resides in the British Motor Museum.

This particular car has been cherished for over four decades by a dedicated collector of British motoring heritage. Carefully preserved in its authentic form, it remains true to its only known restoration, carried out in the United States during the 1970s. Significantly, the sale also includes its cherished registration number, further enhancing its appeal.

A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of early British automotive history, eligible for the most celebrated veteran motoring events worldwide. Watch the video the video of Peter driving this vintage car in June 2025!

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

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