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About Classic Car Quest
Rover - P5 and P5B

First unit construction Rover of 1959 had 115 bhp, 2286cc six cylinder ioe engine giving a top speed of 98 mph. Torsion bar ifs, cart sprung rear, and servo assisted discs, except on the first few.
Optional overdrive, standardised in 1960, or auto transmission, and optional p.a.s.
Spacious luxury interiors with two tone colour schemes on early cars.

MkII from 1962 had close ratio box, 134 bhp, lower suspension and 110 mph top speed.

Coupe with lower roof line introduced at the same time

P5B from 1967 had 3.5 litre V8 with 161 bhp and top speed 110 mph. Rostyle wheels and detail trim differences. Automatic only.

Pay;
3 Litre; £1000-£4500
3.5 Litre; £1500-£5000
extra £500 for coupe.
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