Designed inhouse by spen king, david bache and gordon bashford, the newcomer featured a pontoon. This automobile has a 4 door saloon sedan body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Early cars would feature a 2 litre engine under the bonnet the car had been designed with gas turbine propulsion in mind, but this never made it to market, and in 1968 the 3500cc v8 version would join the ranks, as an automatic only to begin with. First the interior, then the cooling system, then the rear brakes, then the carbs and now what. Find great deals on ebay for rover p6 parts and rover p6 car parts. It develops 106 bhp 107 ps79 kw of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 162 nm. Rover p6 sereis one 2000 tc choke cable rover p6 series one 2000 tc choke cable. Also, buying a p6 rover was a lot easier than servicing it, something which held true for many foreign cars, and certainly true for british leyland cars. May 16, 2009 in overall road manners, the rover p6 was one of the most capable sedans of its era. It was a radical departure for rover with its up to date styling influenced by the studebaker champion regal deluxe, a painted grille instead of a chrome grille and central cyclops pass light. Tandem master cylinder and one lockheed type 7 servo unit.
The rover p6, 19631977 20 saw the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the rover p6 2000 in 1963. Specifications, performance data, useful links, gallery so advanced was the rover 2000 when it was introduced in 1963 that it was to be the fist recipient of the new car of the year award the same year. Rover 2000 tc for sale in uk 43 used rover 2000 tcs. Mar 14, 20 the p6b caught on rapidly, selling in huge numbers and becoming a favourite with lawbreakers and enforcers. The red rover 2000 shown at the top of this page is a tc model, powered by the same 2 litre four cylinder engine as. Over a period of 14 years over 330,000 vehicles in various guises were produced, making it the then largest volume production rover model. The 19631973 rover 20002000tc was dramatically more modern than any previous rover the new p6 series sedans were advanced enough to continue for a decade.
My parents had just returned by sea from west africa and waiting for them on the quay was the new car they had promised themselves on their return to the uk. Rover 20002000tc classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. The p6 was the first winner of the european car of the year award. Jul 20, 2011 visit rover tc2000 p6 to see this classic 1967 rover tc2000 p6 saloon for sale from left coast classics in sonoma cali. From a privately imported 1972 series 2 2000tc series 2 but with 2000 engine as well as a 1967 nada tc. Rover 2200 tc is an automobile that has a 4 door saloon body style with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels. The rover 2000 tc is a front engined car that possesses a inline, 8cyl 3532 ccm 214,44 cubic inches engine with a notable 144. Dopey name or not, a car with the p6s driver appeal and enough power to properly challenge the chassis made media across the world very eager to lay hands on one. Early models of the rover p6 2000 sc and 2000 tc cars used the dunlop disc brake system. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. Rover 20002000tc classic cars for sale autotrader classics. When the first versions of the rover 2000 were introduced in 1963, it was a huge departure for the staid old company, known best for its p4 that dated back to 1949. Mine will need a rebuild and im just wondering if a swap might be a less expensive option as there arent a lot of p6s in bc and shipping costs.
Bodywork is immaculate as all panels replaced a few years ago, starts and runs beautifully, recen. Rover 2000 2200 saloon p6 back to make on this page. Jun 01, 2007 it seems that my 2000 tc wants to take me through an intensive course to learn everything about it. The last of the pseries rovers, the p6 was introduced in october 1963. Mgbd parts is mark grays business dedicated to keeping rover p6 cars on the road at cost effective prices. The seller adds that its a 3 owner car that has received significant mechanical attention over the past decade. Why rover never offered overdrive remains a mystery, as the p6 yearned for extra cogs, despite being fairly high geared.
Save rover p6 parts to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The rover 2000 has truly commendable heating and freshair ventilation arrangements, with the proviso that the interior of the body is prone to misting up and to clear this either more heat than the driver wishes or more cool air than the passengers, especially in the back, can tolerate, is required to disperse it. Recently added recently updated price maxmin price minmax. The p6b caught on rapidly, selling in huge numbers and becoming a favourite with lawbreakers and enforcers. This is in contrast to the triumph, criticised as a fourspeeder for its fussiness and a hysterical engine at high revs. Visit to see this classic 1967 rover tc2000 p6 saloon for sale from left coast classics in sonoma cali.
In its day this technology was ground breaking but it now struggles to meet the demands of todays roads and the raised expectation of todays drivers. The p6 remained this way until 1977, when it was finally replaced by the rover sd1. Two years later and after a test run in the hefty 3. Find new and used rover 20002000tc classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Rover had identified a developing market between the standard 1. For the traditionalist classic car owner the manual gearbox and nonpower steering give a real classic driving experience.
Rover 2000 tc sc workshop manual 19631972 0851472966 on ebid united kingdom. Mark grays fleet includes a 1966 rover 2000, 1972 rover 2000tc, 1972 rover 3500 estoura estate and the last p6 off the. Not so rover s radical p6, however, sold between 1964 and 1977 19661971 in the u. Mgbd parts is dedicated to keeping rover p6 cars on the road. The last p6 came off the production line in march 1977. There is a good book, by james taylor, covering the p6, the rover p6 1963 to 1977, covers everything you would expect. Marketed as the rover 2000 in the united states, the car was a step below jaguar on the luxury car ladder, but was still fairly advanced for the day with four wheel disc brakes inboard at the rear and sophisticated suspension. In 1968 rover introduced the v8 version of the p6 as the three thousand five or p6b saloon, a designation it would carry until late 1970 when it became known as the 3500. The rovers offered for sale may or may not be owned by rccc members. Even the most competitive, uptodate cars from blighty in the 50s, 60s, and 70s carried a whiff of this character. Although the gas turbine never made it to production, the rover p6 did have a completely new engine, a 1,978 cc 121 cu. Rover p6 what do i need to know page 1 classic cars. When the rover 2000 was announced in 1963 it startled the motoring world.
The executive, directors, and members of the rover car club of canada are not responsible for the cars listed. It is the responsiblity of the buyer to determine if the vehicle is suitable for use special note. The new p6 p5 was the big 3litre of 1959 was an entirely modern design, owing much to the citroen ds19, which early prototypes resembled. Introduction rover announced one its most radical production designs in 1963, the rover 2000. The rover p6s radical independent suspension design remains unique to this day. Mark gray owns and runs rover p6s as everyday cars as well as show cars. The rover p4 was introduced at the september 1949 earls court motor show as the rover 75. Superpro manufactures and engineers the largest range of suspension bushes, poly bushes, suspension bushes and sway bar bushing kits for performance, 4x4, 4wd, handling and durability. Superpro also engineers and manufactures other innovative suspension components. This 1969 rover 2000tc features a manual transmission and is said to be rustfree with only 41,700 original miles. Considering what a radical car it was, and arguably the last real rover before the bl disease set in, its amazing that the p6 remains so reasonably priced. Rover 20003500 19631976 p6 superpro suspension parts.
It was initially offered only as an automatic, in 1971, the 3500s was introduced, featuring a fourspeed gearbox. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. The rover p6 series named as the 2000, 2200, or 3500, depending on engine displacement was a saloon car produced by rover and subsequently british leyland from 1963 to 1977 in solihull, west midlands, england, uk. Yet here was a car that bristled with innovations a sohc engine, unusual suspension, disc brakes on all four wheels, and so on and a car with. A classic and fast appreciating example of the popular rover p6 v8. Rover p62000, 2200, 3500 19631977 click here for picture scotts old auto rubber email. It may look that way, but the idea is to let the driver see the top of the signal. The p6 was announced on 9 october 1963, just before the earls court motor show. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used rover 20002000tc classics for sale near you.
Webb motors has held new vehicle franchises for bmc. Rare model with aluminium grill,spiked knock wheels,dunlop breaks,110special. Rover classic cars p6 3500 for sale car and classic. The silky smooth v8 runs without missing a beat and doesnt overheat when stationary in traffic. The endurance classic was held over the full circuit incorporating bodi nordschleife and sudschleife and the rover took it by storm. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2. The rover 2000 had futuristic looks, similar in fact to the gas turbine prototypes produced by rover in the late 1950s.
Rover p6 1977 been garaged for over 30 years genuine mileage spares or repair. With performance, style and safety in equal measure, it is one the most innovative and attainable performance classic cars you can buy today. With the p6, rover threw caution to the wind and developed one of the most. It seems that my 2000 tc wants to take me through an intensive course to learn everything about it. Unfollow rover p6 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 19631973 rover 20002000tc was dramatically more modern than any previous rover the new p6series sedans were advanced enough to continue for a decade. We offer free adverts for club members and a feeforservice for nonmembers. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder.
All our products are made in brisbane, australia, to ensure the highest quality control. Classic rover club ni rover enthusiasts south west. For sale or possible trade, 1965 rover p6 2000 very early car. The first time i had a good look at a rover 2000 was in june 1965, in the unlikely settings of liverpool docks. These are really advanced cars for their time, and this ones manual gearbox is a definite plus. The rover p6 s radical independent suspension design remains unique to this day. See more ideas about rover p6, classic cars and car rover. In overall road manners, the rover p6 was one of the most capable sedans of its era. This old rover has had only 6 owners from new, it comes with an extensive service history file, two keys, it has always been part of the rover p6 members club and well include all the old member booklets. Yesterday i took the cam cover off to clean and have a look underneath. Following on from the popularity and success of offering digitised manuals for the v8, we are pleased to finally be able to bring you the four cylinder workshop and parts manuals all on one cd. The p6 was sixth and the last of the p designated rover designs to reach production.
The rover p6 series named 2000, 2200, and 3500 for its engine displacements is a saloon car model produced from 1963 to 1977 in solihull, west midlands, england. Whereas 808 had used a p6 body unit, 806 employed one from a p6b, and it was again the work of jomoro racing, with finishing touches including the blue and white livery completed at comps. The place to post details of your current projects. Download rover 2000 owners instruction manual extract 1965 pdf.
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