Early MK I Rover P5 3-Litre ROVER P5 Saloon 3 litre 4 Dr Saloon (1959) With us now at RFH Classics we are delighted to offer this wonderfully characterful and particularly early 1959 Rover P5 3-Litre Mk I Saloon, finished in its distinctive original factory colour combination of Shadow Green over Rush Green with a contrasting Beige interior.

Built in June 1959, this is an appealing example of Rover s flagship saloon with provenance that has taken it from London to Italy and back to the UK, together with long-term ownership, an extensive history file, appearances in the motoring press and even a role in a BBC television drama.

Introduced in 1958, the P5 was Rover s new flagship model, combining its smooth 3.0-litre straight-six engine with the quality, refinement and substantial road presence for which the model became renowned.

Over its long production life the P5 became closely associated with senior figures in business and government, while these early Mk I cars retain the clean o...