£37,125
1972 Rover P5B 3.5 Coupe An exceptional example with low mileage and owners
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Rover P5B Coupe is an exceptional example with only 21,665 miles and two owners from new, the first owning it for 48 years. It boasts a totally original interior, history file, original tool kit, and over £4,300 spent since 2019, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent condition throughout, with gleaming paintwork and chrome, and a totally original interior. It has low mileage and ownership, and has been well-maintained with recent expenditure. The car also comes with a history file and the original tool kit and jack.
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Automatic
Transmission:
84507421D
Chassis No:
Odometer:
21,655 miles
GCR 58L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Although a marriage of expediency, the union between Rover's stately P5 model range and the ex-Buick 3528cc all-alloy OHV V8 engine resulted in an unexpectedly fine motorcar.
Launched in 1967, the Rover P5B (or P5 Buick if you prefer) was conceived to stave off increasingly refined competition from the likes of Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz.
Available in Saloon and Coupe guises - both of which employed four doors - the big Rover was equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc/drum brakes.
Fitted with three-speed automatic transmission and power-assisted steering as standard, it proved a relaxing drive.
Though, with some 161bhp and 210lbft of torque on tap, it also boasted a 115mph top speed.
Well-appointed in the best Rover tradition, the P5B’s 'gentlemen's club' interior made it a firm favourite with businessmen, politicians (Harold Wilson's car was reputed to have a pipe rack in the back) and even Her Late Majesty The Queen, who own...
Points of note
£610
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,016
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 19 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
23,730 miles
Registration Date
1972-12-07
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 20 2025 with 23,730 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Passed
On May 30 2024 with 22,738 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2023 with 21,644 miles
Passed
On Oct 07 2021 with 21,402 miles
Passed
On Sep 04 2020 with 21,006 miles
Passed
On Apr 02 2019 with 20,402 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2016 with 20,189 miles
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