Rover P3 75
Overview
| Produced: |
1948-1949, 7837 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 six cylinder engine used in the 75 was of the overhead inlet, side exhaust type and had a capacity of 2103cc. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2103cc | S6 IOE | Rover S4 IOE | 65mm x 105mm | 7.25 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 mph | 24 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '91 | Rover P3 75 | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 11 May 2011 | £4750.00 | - |
| 422 | Rover P3 75 Saloon | Bonhams | 18 Nov 2009 | £13000.00 | £14950.00 |
| 346 | 1948 Rover 75 Sports Saloon | Bonhams | 13 Sep 2008 | £2200.00 | £2530.00 |
| 665 | 1948 Rover 75 Sports Saloon | Bonhams | 19 Nov 2007 | £2500.00 | £2875.00 |
| 26 | Rover 75 Sports Saloon | BCA | 1 Aug 2005 | - | £5267.00 |
| Unknown | Rover P3 (1948) | Parkes | 15 Mar 1998 | Not sold | |
| 418 | Rover 75 Saloon (1949) | Brooks | 22 Feb 1997 | - | £4140.00 |
| 045A | Rover 75 Sportsman (1949) | H&H Sales Limited | 13 Jul 1995 | Not sold | |
| 048 | Rover P3 75 (1948) | ADT | 28 Nov 1994 | £5300.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Pre-war to post-war |
84 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2012 | |||
| Pre-war to post-war - Each of this quartet of handsome machines offers pre-war style and post-war mechanical refinements - time to discover which one provides the most desirable blend. Jaguar MKV vs Rover P375 vs Triumph Renown vs Citroen 11BN. | ||||
| Article |
Classics November 2002 pg 32 |
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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