
Lot 204 - 1970 13052 2000TC
Lot Number | 204 |
Registration | YYK197H |
Chassis Number | 41530504F |
Engine Number | 41532329D |
Odometer reading | 58,400 miles |
Estimate | £6,000 - £8,000 |
The P6 was the sixth and the last of the 'P' designated Rover
designs to reach production. The vehicle was marketed first as the
Rover 2000 and, with a completely new design, was intended to
appeal to a larger number of buyers; the P5 was sold alongside the
P6 until 1973. The 2000 was advanced for the time with a De Dion
tube suspension at the rear, four-wheel disc brakes (inboard on the
rear), and a fully synchromesh gearbox. The unibody design featured
non-stressed panels bolted to a unit frame, similar to the Citroën
DS. The Rover 2000 won industry awards for safety when it was
introduced. The car featured all-round seat belts and a carefully
designed 'safety' interior. One innovative feature was the prism of
glass on the top of the front side lights. This allowed the driver
to see the front corner of the car in low light conditions. The
Rover P6 series was voted European Car of the Year in 1964; the
very first winner of this title. Rover made an attempt to break
into the North American market with the P6 beginning with the Rover
2000TC.
This delightful Rover 2000 was supplied originally by Henlys in
London to The Freemantle Hotel in Kensington. Fitted with the rarer
and more desirable twincam engine, mated to a manual gearbox, this
2000TC is finished in beige with black trim and is described as
being "as good as she looks" to drive. Supplied with a V5
registration document and a current MoT test certificate, this
Rover also comes with a comprehensive history file. The condition
of this outstanding car really has to be seen to be
appreciated.
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