£5,750
1968 Rover P6 3500 V8 - Rare early 3500 with long-term ownership & unique panoramic glass roof
Manor Park • UK • 23 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£5,750
1968 Rover P6 3500 V8 - Rare early 3500 with long-term ownership & unique panoramic glass roof
UK • 23 May 2026 • Lot 212
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Rover P6 3500 V8 features a rare panoramic glass roof and boasts an exceptional ownership history with two former keepers, one of whom owned it for over 40 years. Presented as a usable classic, it has had restoration work done and comes with a history file, making it an attractive proposition for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'good usable example' with 'scope to further enhance cosmetically if desired,' indicating some wear but overall solid condition. It has undergone restoration in 2011 and has a history file, suggesting it's well-maintained but not pristine.
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65,801 miles
42501585A
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
WGH556G
1968
Auction
£5,750
1968 Rover P6 3500 V8 - Rare early 3500 with long-term ownership & unique panoramic glass roof
Manor Park • UK • 23 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
We are delighted to offer this highly characterful 1968 Rover P6 S1 3500, finished in white with a contrasting black vinyl interior and presented as a genuine, usable example of one of Britain’s most innovative executive saloons of the 1960s.
Powered by the renowned Rover V8 engine, the P6 3500 quickly established itself as a hugely capable and refined performance saloon in period, combining impressive comfort with strong V8 performance and advanced engineering.
Today, early Series 1 examples are becoming increasingly desirable among enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This example benefits from a remarkably appealing ownership record, having had just two former keepers from new.
Most notably, the first owner retained the vehicle for over 40 years, before it then passed to its next custodian for a further two years and seven months.
The current owner has cherished it since 2011.
Showing 65,801 miles, the P6 has clearly been enjoyed and maintained throughout its life.
It is underst...
Price Analysis vs Other P6 3500s
£806
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,174
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,509
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous P6 3500 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Dec 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
65,776 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Dec 2023, 65,776 miles
Failed
On 19th Dec 2023, 65,776 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Passed
On 18th Feb 2013, 65,640 miles
Passed
On 9th Sept 2011, 65,107 miles
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Manor Park
Unit 3, Rutherford Road, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PD
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, Manor Park is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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