Lot Ended
Description
From a deceased estate; just two owners from new, the current for 48
years; good running order; sale proceeds being donated to The British Heart
Foundation
Launched in
1963, the Rover 2000 P6 was an extremely radical design for its time and
positively bristled with technical innovations. In fact it was so well received
that it won the inaugural European Car of the Year award in 1964.
Initially only available with a 1,987cc
inline-four engine featuring an overhead camshaft, a single SU carb and a
‘Heron’ head design where the combustion chambers were cast into the piston
crowns, it produced 104bhp. Driving through a four-speed manual gearbox, this
made it good for a top speed of 110mph.
When a
124bhp twin carb version came out, the SC designation (Single Carburettor) was
added to distinguish it from the slightly more powerful TC version.
Built like the Citroën DS, the P6 used a
structural monocoque base unit with non-stressed, bolt-on outer body panels. Its
safety-focused interior featured padded surfaces, standard seatbelts, and
advanced front and rear crumple zones.
Underneath, the car was equally ahead of its time. The innovative
‘bell crank’ front suspension was specifically designed to keep the engine bay
wide enough to fit an experimental gas turbine engine (which sadly never made it
into production). At the rear it had sophisticated de Dion tube suspension and
four-wheel disc brakes mounted inboard which provided supple ride comfort
combined with exceptional road-holding.
Supplied
new by Saville Motor Sales of Stratford-on-Avon in June 1971, this 2000SC has
had just two owners from new, the current owner acquiring it way back in 1978.
On offer here from a deceased estate, there is sadly no history with the car,
but we are told by the family that the owner was a skilled engineer who always
maintained the Rover himself.
The MOT history
online shows that it was tested every year from 2005 – 2017, nearly always
passing with no advisories, the last test being another clean pass in September
2017 since when it has only covered six miles, the odometer currently showing
86,177 miles. Supplied with sundry useful spares, it also comes with all its
original handbooks.
As you can see in the photos,
it is in reasonable condition for its year/mileage with just the odd bodywork
blemish here and there and a pleasingly original interior. Starting first turn
of the key and running nicely on site, it will doubtless benefit from a thorough
service and check-over before being returned to the road once
more.
On offer here at no reserve, the proceeds
of the sale are being donated to The British Heart
Foundation.
Consigned by James Dennison –
07970 309907 – james.dennison@brightwells.com