Half a century of continuous family ownership.

Registration: KVY 237E

Chassis: 79500553A

Odometer: 77,502 Transmission: Manual MOT: Exempt

In the same family since 1972 Original early ownership recorded to The Danish Bacon Co Ltd Desirable Mk III spec with the 3.0-litre straight-six engine

The Rover P5 remains one of the great traditional British luxury saloons, a motor car synonymous with understated elegance, exceptional comfort and the sort of dignified presence that made it a favourite of government ministers, senior executives and distinguished motorists throughout the 1960s.

Built to an impressively high standard, the P5 combined handsome, imposing styling with a beautifully appointed interior and the smooth performance of Rover's established 3.0-litre straight-six engine. This particular 1967 Rover P5 3 Litre Mk III is an appealing example, not least because of its remarkable ownership history.

Recently emerging from a deceased estate, the car is being offered for sale by...