Rover P3 60
Overview
| Produced: |
1948-1949, 1274 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Saloon,4 doors,4 seats(Sports Saloon) |
In 1948 Rover replaced its 14hp and 16hp models with the Rover 60 and 75 P3 series. The new models looked similar to the pre-war cars and came with a choice of either four light "Sports Saloon" or six light "saloon" bodies. Standard equipment included the traditional Rover "Freewheel" gearbox, coil-spring independent front suspension and a hydro-mechanical brake servo.
The four cylinder engine used in the 60 was of the overhead inlet, side exhaust type and had a capacity of 1595cc. The fuel system used an electric pump for its feed from the petrol tank, quite a novel device in 1948!. Production of the P3 finished in 1949 when it was replaced by the new P4 series.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1595cc | S4 IOE | 69.5mm x 105mm | 7.1 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 mph | 25 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Rover P3 60 | H&H Sales Limited | 26 Feb 2011 | - | £7150.00 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Auntie's uncle - 1948 Rover 60 P3 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2008 | |||
| Auntie's uncle - 1948 Rover 60 P3 - This rare and short lived 1948 Rover P3 saloon was a signigicant link model to fifteen glorious years of the F4 'Auntie'. Steve Wilson gets behind the wheel. | ||||
| Article |
Classics November 2002 pg 32 |
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| Publication | Classics November 2002 | |||
| Imposing Style. These three luxury classics all offer comfort and civility in a stylish package, but they each have a different approach. Tim Morgan compares them, and tries to pick a winner. | ||||
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