Rover P5B

The Rover P5 was introduced in 1959 and was considered as the poor man’s Bentley, providing ample British luxury at a relative low price. It was also the first Rover with a unitary chassis. Over the years the car remained virtually unchanged until replaced by the P5B model in 1967. Only front discs replaced the drums about 3 months after production started, while power steering became standard in 1960. Initially the 3 litre engine gave 117 BHP, but towards the end 136 BHP was standard.

An oddity was the Coupe version, which had a shorter and lower roof, but kept the same overall dimensions and four doors. Of both models 48541 units were made.

In 1967 the introduction of the alloy Buick engine started the tradition of the Rover V8, an engine which became very popular in various British cars until its end came when it could not meet the recent emission regulations. The initial output of the engine was 151 BHP, later increased to 161 BHP. Top speed was 190 kph (up 15 kph compared to the P5) and the car really became a grand tourer. The two body styles already used in the P5 were continued, whereby the Coupe sold almost as good as the sedan, with 9100 compared to 11,500 for the sedan. Production of both models stopped in 1973.

Shown is a P5B Coupe, which appeared during the support events of the 2006 Concours d’Elegance at Palace Het Loo.

Interesting. I thought the 4-door coupes are a contemporary idea, CLS and such.

[QUOTE=go.pawel]Interesting. I thought the 4-door coupes are a contemporary idea, CLS and such.[/QUOTE]
Ha, Mercedes and new ideas:D

[QUOTE=henk4]The Rover P5 was introduced in 1959 and was considered as the poor man’s Bentley[/QUOTE]

Interestingly enough, the P5 became a favourite method of transport for both government ministers and royalty.

Definitely one of the coolest cars on the planet.

[QUOTE=Coventrysucks]Interestingly enough, the P5 became a favourite method of transport for both government ministers and royalty.

Definitely one of the coolest cars on the planet.[/QUOTE]

actually, when production ended the Government bought a large number of cars, which served till about the early nineties...

[QUOTE=henk4]actually, when production ended the Government bought a large number of cars, which served till about the early nineties...[/QUOTE]

I heard the police did the same thing there with the Rover SD1.

[QUOTE=go.pawel]I thought the 4-door coupes are a contemporary idea[/QUOTE]The definition of a '4-door coupe' itself is kinda vague already.

My mother had a 3.0 coupe straight-6 and I cherished that car. EAN 819D was the number plate. I'd like to export one to the US but are parts really that hard to find please?

[QUOTE=dacio;829363]My mother had a 3.0 coupe straight-6 and I cherished that car. EAN 819D was the number plate. I'd like to export one to the US but are parts really that hard to find please?[/QUOTE]
Welcome to UCP.
I am not sure but I think that in the UK there must be a thriving club scene for these cars, and after all they were not that rare.
I have no idea what the situation in the US could be, but if you will have to import each spare part, owning one could be an expensive hobby. Were they ever sold new in the USA?

Thank you for welcoming me :-)
I'll try some British Car Repair shops in Southern California to see what they know.
I did think of getting one from a reputable dealer in the UK so I could have a direct line to sourcing parts.
Great website!
David

[url=http://roverp5club.org.uk/index.htm]Rover P5 - Page 1 - Index[/url] you'll always find UK marque clubs are really helpful. I suggest contacting them and asking for local info.

1960 P5 MKI in gorgeous condition
[IMG]http://carad.ebayimg.com/i8/08/a/000/79/7e/9443_4.JPG[/IMG]



[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160285888041]eBay Motors: Land Rover (item 160285888041 end time Sep-29-08 10:39:16 PDT)[/url]

Never take pictures with yourself in the shade.....;)
Are you a dealer (as Ebay suggests?) or a private person?
And please remove the links from your post....

[QUOTE=henk4;833101]Never take pictures with yourself in the shade[/QUOTE]
:eek::rolleyes::D:D
Henk, what are these cars worth in Eurpoe, They are quite common in South Africa and they go for a song.......is it worth exporting them. Here they only go to the crusher..nobody wants them and its actually a nice car to drive.

[QUOTE=willysjeep;833103]:eek::rolleyes::D:D
Henk, what are these cars worth in Eurpoe, They are quite common in South Africa and they go for a song.......is it worth exporting them. Here they only go to the crusher..nobody wants them and its actually a nice car to drive.[/QUOTE]

Off hand I don't have a clue, but I think in the UK many have been destroyed in their popular so called auto-cross activities. A 3.5 Litre V8 might bring some more money. The guy here is asking 6900 US$ (or more). Good ones might fetch this (what is the value if a US$ these days:)), but I don't think there is much demand for a Mk1.

and funny to see the Ebay category under "Landrover"

The Rover P5B is a beautiful car, it's not surprising government and royalty used this car as a means of transportation.

It's still a great car.

This car is looking like horse car as it displays its short eyed bumpers.

Hello everyone. It is a pleasure to post a message on this forum.I am very interested in the classic car scene in India, particularly those who own Rover's and especially the P5(B).What a lovely looking car.I am looking for more information on it.

Here's one I saw at a car show a couple of years ago. Just a little bit different from your average everyday Rover....

[img]http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr77/franspiccys/All%20British%20Day%202009/rover.jpg[/img]

^^^ Do you remember if the conversion was done in Australia or the UK?

Neat idea, but the windshield header looks unpleasantly clunky... usually the killer is top fit, though folded it seems neatly packaged.

[quote=csl177;972311]^^^ Do you remember if the conversion was done in Australia or the UK?[/quote]

I took the photo because the car looked interesting and unusual. I remember being curious about that myself at the time but I didn't ask. I just had a look now and found this reference to it:

[quote]A Rover P5 3-Litre Manual that was converted to a 2-door Drophead when it was new by FLM Panelcraft (the same folks who made the P6 Estate).[/quote]

[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmbrown/3001839351"]Rover P5 Drophead - 500 CBY | Flickr - Photo Sharing![/url]

The Rover P5 was introduced in 1959 and was reasoned as the unfruitful man's Bentley, providing full Nation expensiveness at a relative low soprano. It was also the premier Rover with a unitary chassis. Over the geezerhood the car remained virtually unchanged until replaced by the P5B pattern in 1967. Exclusive advanced discs replaced the drums most 3 months after creation started, spell country guidance became standard in 1960. Initially the 3 litre engine gave 117 BHP, but towards the end 136 BHP was modular.