The seven years in development of the rover p6 yielded innovations that were decades ahead. I was very disappointed that there was no explanation in the august p6 news. The p6 rover owners club was established in 1982 with the following aims. In light of the current worldwide situation with the coronavirus, mgbd parts whilst following uk government guidelines will continue where possible to serve the p6 community. The rover p6 club has an interesting and varied events diary. A multi awardwinning club with a worldwide membership, the club is the active rover p6 owners club for all drivers and enthusiasts of the legendary rover p6 the rover p6 is perhaps the most technologically accomplished saloon car the british motor industry ever produced. Any rover p6s here page 1 classic cars and yesterday. To qualify this, my audi a6 quattro needs an abs pump for the next mot.
The p6 rover owners club was established in 1982 and is the club supporting the rover p6 model. In april 1968 rover gave the p6 the 3528cc v8 to create the p6b which was marketed as the rover 3500 v8. The rover p6 club wish to extend thanks to the rover group, mg rover and b. A forum dedicated to technical help, chat with owners, for salewanted pages, owned by its members for its members and all centred on the rover p6. The worlds largest club for the p5 and p5b marque, for all models produced between 1958 and 1973. Mark grays fleet includes a 1966 rover 2000, 1972 rover 2000tc, 1972 rover 3500 estoura estate and the last p6 off the. This is definitely not yet another rover car web site. Click on each event to find out further information, who to contact and to download entry forms. Wheeler dealers is a british television series produced by attaboy tv for the discovery. The rsr represents all models and variants of the rover marque and is proud to be the oldest and one of the largest rover clubs. Mark gray owns and runs rover p6s as everyday cars as well as show cars. 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 club welcomes enthusiasts and owners of all rovers, from bicycles through to the last rover 75s.
Viking torque and small torque newsletter in pdf format is available for. Finsihed in pristine red all chrome is orignal and unmarked, car is 100% soild with no rust what so ever. The p6 rover owners club are professional and friendly and the largest one model classic rover club in the. Sometimes it takes just one car to change the publics perception of the manufacturer. Get together at rushyford, county durham bay eden arms hotel, rushyford, dh17 0ll. Welcome to the first in a series of blogs by the rover p6 club on managing a classic car club in the digital era. The rover p6 club has been particularly successful through the integration of key social media and online outlets and in this series we want to bring our experiences to the wider community, backed up by our own statistical analysis. It is also the first series to be split into two parts, taking a fourmonth break. It was voted european car of the year in 1964, the very first winner of this title. Mgbd parts is mark grays business dedicated to keeping rover p6 cars on the road at cost effective prices. The rover p6 club has been particularly successful through the integration of key social media and online outlets and in this series we want to bring our experiences to the wider community, backed up by our own statistical analysis of how to successfully use the new online. We can recondition brake and clutch hydraulic cylinders across the vehicle range. This page was last edited on 22 august 2019, at 00.
Its full title is the classic rover forum and it does cater for every type of classic rover. The p6 remained this way until 1977, when it was finally replaced by the rover sd1. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Cutting edge when launched, the rover p6 is still amazingly modern and despite climbing prices in recent years, really good examples can still be found for about. We use cookies to personalize your trovit experience on our site. Cars must be of model year 2008 or newer for london and year 2006 or newer for elsewhere in the uk. Joining the club and talking to owners would be a beneficial.
Rover p4 drivers guild 2018 national rally at crich tramway museum. Was restored a few years back with thousands spent on it. Very solid base frame and body never needed welding. Aug 02, 20 this site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Address, wood nook farm 2 huddersfield road shelley huddersfield hd8 8hj. Any rover p6s here page 1 classic cars and yesterdays. Brake hoses and hydraulic cylinder kits are usually available from stock. Honest john have 71 rover classics for sale to choose from. With performance, style and safety in equal measure, it is one the most innovative and attainable performance classic cars you can buy today.
Development the p6 was sixth and the last of the p designated rover designs to reach production. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. From 1966 the car changed its name to 2000 sc at the time new tuned 124bhp rover tc was launched. For the first 50 years of its existence, rover built a reputation as one of britains most conservative carmakers. Coming with an extensive history file, this lots condition scores an impressive 123 5.
These are also often referred to today as being federal specification. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Visit reg masons classic rover web site, the p6 drivers club or archies archietech hands on web site if you want to see. Drive it day outing to brooklands museum, weybridge, surrey, kt 0sl. A multi awardwinning club with a worldwide membership, the club is the active rover p6 owners club for all drivers and enthusiasts of the legendary rover p6. Nov 14, 2011 p6 rover owners club display at the birmingham nec classic car show 2011. Its bestknown product, the dour but dependable p4 series, was affectionately known as auntie rover.
Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Rover p6 is perhaps the most technologically accomplished saloon car the british. T he guilds stand, number 558, is located in hall 4. 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. Classified advertising with the p6 rover owners club the p6 news is a bimonthly magazine distributed to over 900 of our members and your advertisement will also appear on the club website for 2 months. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. All existing roverfest bookings will automatically be transferred to the rescheduled event unless this is not required, in which case a full refund will be made available using the same method as the original payment. Rover p6 what do i need to know page 1 classic cars. Following the successful launch of the rover 2000 or p6, as it was known internally, there was a desire to develop the vehicle by offering different engine options. Narrow down your rover classic search by model, age or body online today. Granted, its used mainly by p6 owners but its not affiliated with any particular make of rover or any rover club. The p6b caught on rapidly, selling in huge numbers and becoming a favourite with lawbreakers and enforcers.
This was something that had been done before with the rover 75, first of the p4 series of cars. Rovers p6 of 1963 changed the companys image overnight and promised greater things to come. Rover 214 and 414 models fitted with eight or sixteenvalve 97 cc kseries engine. Toronto area rover club canada p4 site by rogerdealtry uk the old english car club canada the rover p6 club uk rudiger wickes p6 site. They must be a 4door car or minivan, in good condition, feature no commercial branding and must be licensed to carry at. Rover p6 2000 2200 3500 see my site rover p6 enthusiasts.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Established in 1985 with the aim of providing members with help and information, offering a full range of benefits and services. Mgbd parts is mark grays business dedicated to keeping rover p6 cars on the road at. We use cookies to personalize your trovit experience on our site, analyze traffic, and show personalized content and targeted ads. There is a case to be made that the rover p6 of 1963 was the last truly great new car to emerge from the british automotive industry.
The jaguar xj6 came five years later, promising the world but built to a very low level of quality. This is one of only eight built using 3500 engine coupled with a manual gearbox s specification and we believe there are only now 4 left in existence. If you are attending the show then please drop by to see some superb rover p4s and to meet some of the guild committee. You can find the official borg warner workshop manual for the model 35 automatic transmission fitted to some p6 and p6b cars online here the pages have been scanned at 75 ppi resolution. The most popular model with our members is the p6, in all its guises, sc, tc, p6b. Classic rover club ni rover enthusiasts south west. P6 rover owners club display at the birmingham nec classic car show 2011. Interesting note the car pictured here used to be the property of the p6 rover owners club press and publicity officer ian trapp thats him hanging on to the wheel as he pushed it through the bend. The club was born in 1993 under the name of the rover p6 drivers club and celebrates our beloved p6s. The rover p6, 19631977 20 saw the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the rover p6 2000 in 1963.
Rover made an attempt to break into the north american market with the p6, beginning with the rover 2000 tc. I have been on it since it started and thought it was the best bit about the club but there is always the driver club to consider. Western washington all british field meet usa p6 rover owners club uk the world of the rover sd1 holland by rene winters. The last p6 came off the production line in march 1977. Established in 1982 we are the original rover p6 club, with in excess of members. All our areas across the country contribute their local events which you will find here. Mgbd parts is dedicated to keeping rover p6 cars on the road. Mar 14, 20 the p6b caught on rapidly, selling in huge numbers and becoming a favourite with lawbreakers and enforcers. One version of the p6 that was exported was the nada north american dollar area model, equipped to a higher standard than uk cars. It didnt happen, of course, but the 2000 and 3500 remain great yet overlooked classics. To further interest in the maintenance, restoration and use of all p6 models in the 2000, 2200 and 3500 ranges.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. We are the largest one model classic rover club in the world. The rover p6s radical independent suspension design remains unique to this day. It was initially offered only as an automatic, in 1971, the 3500s was introduced, featuring a fourspeed gearbox.
The rover p6 is perhaps the most technologically accomplished saloon car the british motor industry ever produced. Roverfest 2021 roverfest 2021 celebration of the rover. The rover p5 club, established is 1985, is the worlds largest club for the p5 and p5b marque, catering for all models of these cars, produced between 1958 and 1973. Members of rcca have rovers that span most, if not all, the rover models sold in. A new overhead cam 4cylinder 1978cc engine was developed and the p6 was launched as the rover 2000 in october 1963. The p6roc currently has over 900 individual members and is open to anyone over the age of 17 years with an interest in the rover p6 range of cars built from 1963 to 1977. This vehicle will be offered for sale in due course. I know it would pointless to even bother asking the chairman as he would say nothing. Regalia rover advertising rover history in australia rover p6 50th anniversary.
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