Nowadays best-known for bringing us the ubiquitous Land Rover, The Rover Company also produced a succession of fine quality passenger cars before it was swallowed up by the Leyland Motor Corporation in 1967, of which P4 models such as ‘PJT 154A’ are a welcome reminder.

Finished in light over dark grey and trimmed in red leather, it retains an aura that’s missing from the majority of more modern tin boxes.

Dry stored for the last six years, the 100 is accompanied by a 25/2/16 invoice for £2,469 covering a full service, overhaul of the braking and electrical systems, renewal of the fuel lines and flushing of the tank, a degree of general mechanical and electrical work and the fitment of a new set of tyres, since when the car has travelled less than 100 miles.

The vendor currently describes the straight–six engine, four-speed manual gearbox, four-door bodywork and two-tone paintwork as ‘good’ and the well-patinated upholstery as ‘average’.

He is selling the venerable Rover complete wi...