Sold | Offered from the estate of the late Peter Stevens 1912 Rover 12hp 4/5 Seat Tourer

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£26,450 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)

Offered from the estate of the late Peter Stevens 1912 Rover 12hp 4/5 Seat Tourer

United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 114

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1912 Rover 12hp Tourer is a rare find with only five owners from new and a complete history documented on file. It underwent restoration in the 1960s and has been used in various VCC and VSCC events, though its paintwork would benefit from refreshment.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in good overall condition with an older restoration that has mellowed nicely. While it retains much of its originality, the paintwork would benefit from refreshment, indicating some wear and the need for minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

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Odometer:

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Reg Number:

LH 3594

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

• Only five owners from new • Complete history on file • Restored in the 1960s • VCC Events Passport This 12hp Rover is unusual among Edwardian motor cars in so far as it has had only four owners and has a complete history.

Peter Stevens purchased 'LH 3594' at a UK auction in February 2024.

The car came with an article written by the deceased owner detailing its history.

It would appear that the Rover was purchased new by a Dr Elliot living in the Fleet area of Hampshire.

By the 1930s Dr Elliot had become too old to drive.

Occasionally he would engage the owner of the local Rover agency, Mr Wilfred Stevens, to drive him around his old practice.

Stevens & Sons had always serviced and maintained the car.

At the outbreak of WW2 Dr Elliot instructed Stevens to melt the car down so it could be used to further the war effort.

Stevens stored the car at a large property nearby called 'Clairmont'.

After the war, 'Clairmont' was sold to developers who discovered the old Rover in a shed ...