Rover P5B

The Rover P5B 3.5 Litre, an example of British style and flair, with a large portion of nostalgia, for most of us.

The P5 line started with the Mark I in 1958, also called the 3 Litre. Under the hood a 3-liter measuring six-in-line that also came in a more powerful form in its successor - the Mark II from 1962. For the Mark III that appeared in 1965, the same six-in-line was used again, again with a number of extra horsepower.

The P5 series entered its final phase in 1967 with the P5B 3.5 Litre. The six-cylinder was pushed aside and a 3.5-liter V8 took its place. The B in P5B was a reference to Buick, the brand where the power source came from. The aluminum eight-cylinder produced 163 hp. Rover turned to Buick because it did not have enough money to develop an engine itself. The P5B was delivered as this Saloon as well as a Coupé (four-door!).

The owner of this Rover has however chosen to go for truly modern engine power. He has chosen to put a nineties 3.9 Rover block in it with an LPG installation.

A fairly beloved classic that is always worth looking at. If you want the feeling that you also get in a Rolls Royce, but then a bit smarter for the wallet, this is your chance! The current owner is an antique restorer by profession, with a preference for Rovers. The combination is clearly visible. Beautiful interior restoration can be admired with matching leather on the door panels and seats. No expense spared, and beautiful wood inlay on the top of the door panels; it can be called a museum piece. All chrome parts have been re-examined and some have even been re-chromed.