The Rover 6hp benefitted from a superbly simplistic, and easy-to-drive design, advertised as a car that even an infant could drive.

Maximum speed was around 30mph for the 6hp, though one of tis redeeming qualities was the petrol consumption of 40mpg through the patented carburetor.

The transmission utilised 3 forward gears and reverse, through a single plate clutch operated from the steering wheel for convenience.

Our specific example was first supplied by Albert Farnells of Bradford, a company who very much grew with Rover as they too began as a cycle engineers before stocking the first Rover motorized bicycles, later Rover cars, and ultimately gained over 70 years' experience of selling their cars.

AK146 stayed with the same family for 82 years in Poole, Dorset, and recently had been reunited with the Farnell family.

The Rover presents superbly, with bright brass and lovely green paintwork.

Thise with an appreciation for not only vintage motor cars but of history alone wil...