Description A handsome example of this aristocratic 'gentleman's club on wheels'; has spent much of its time on Guernsey; just three owners since 1986; only 63,760 miles indicated Launched at the 1958 Motor Show, the Rover P5 Saloon was dubbed the ‘middle class Rolls-Royce’ and immediately became the establishment’s motor of choice – the Queen is said to have been particularly fond of the Royal P5, Harold Wilson had a built-in pipe rack in his, and Margaret Thatcher was the last Prime Minister to be whisked into office in hers.

The P5B version produced from 1967 - 1973 had a larger Buick-derived 3.5-litre V8 under the bonnet in place of the original 3-litre six and really gave the car the go to match the show.

With 160bhp and plenty of effortless grunt under his right foot, the chauffeur could waft his passengers to 110mph and crack 60 in under 11 seconds, even with the mandatory auto box.

Coupled with surprisingly good ride and handling and some of the most comfortable seats ever t...