Rover P4 75
Overview
| Produced: |
1949-1954, 43241 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Rover finally broke away from its pre-war designs in 1949 with the launch of its new P4 75 model. The 75 was all new and featured a modern four door saloon body mounted on a substantial separate chassis powered by a smooth six cylinder engine of 2103cc. The engine used the contemporary overhead inlet, side exhaust valve layout and was coupled to a four speed gearbox with a column shift change (later cars had a floor shift).
The styling of the 75 was as controversial then as the current Rover 75 is now. Only for different reasons!. The original 75 was considered to be very modern and futuristic. From 1949-1952 the 75 had a front spot lamp mounted centrally in the grille. This unusual feature became known as the "Cyclops Eye" and these early cars are now a sought after model.
Buyers Guide Rover P4 (1949-1964) featured in Practical Classics September 2004 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 mph | 20.8 s | 26 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Rover P4 75 Saloon | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 26 Sep 2012 | £2100.00 | - |
| 016 | Rover 75 P4 Saloon | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 18 Jul 2012 | Not sold | |
| 013 | 1950 ROVER 75 | H&H Sales Limited | 22 Nov 2006 | £850.00 | - |
| 650 | Rover P4 75 'Cyclops' Saloon | Cheffins | 4 Dec 2004 | £3250.00 | - |
| 1901 | Rover P4 Cyclops (1950) | Bonhams & Brooks | 4 Dec 2000 | - | £4600.00 |
| 216 | Rover P4 75 (1952) | Coys | 15 Jan 2000 | - | £1882.00 |
| 003 | Rover 75 (1950) | BCA | 12 Oct 1998 | £1900.00 | - |
| 027 | Rover 75 (1951) | BCA | 10 Aug 1998 | £2600.00 | - |
| 016 | Rover 75 Cyclops (1951) | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Apr 1998 | £2800.00 | - |
| 017 | Rover 75 (1953) | BCA | 6 Oct 1997 | Not sold | |
| 029 | Rover 75 Saloon (1953) | H&H Sales Limited | 23 Jul 1997 | £2600.00 | - |
| 025 | Rover 75 Saloon (1953) | H&H Sales Limited | 16 Apr 1997 | £1000.00 | - |
| 009 | Rover 75 (1950) | Sandown | 21 Sep 1996 | £1550.00 | - |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0904509931 | Pocket Mechanic for Renault 5TL to 1979 | Peter Russek Publications | |
| 0907073247 | Rover P4 1949-59 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Group Test - Fuel of the future - 1961 Jaguar MKIX, 1952 Rover 75, 1953 Citroen Light 15 |
44 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2006 | |||
| Group Test - Fuel of the future - Low emissions, renewable resources. Not the windmill, but three luxurious classics converted to diesel. PC finds out how each owner made the change. 1961 Jaguar MKIX, 1952 Rover 75, 1953 Citroen Light 15. | ||||
| Article |
Four reasons to save Rover |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2005 | |||
| Four reasons to save Rover - Rover is no more. Great cars from its past include the P4, P5, P6 and the SD1 Vitesse. Driving them reveals why the company deserved better fate than its contoversial closure this year. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Rover P4 - How to buy a Rover legend (1949-1964) |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2004 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Rover P4 - How to buy a Rover legend - As English as cricket, the Rover P4 still sums up everything that’s great about British cars. Rover P4 1949-1964 | ||||
| Article |
Head master - Part Six |
114 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| Head master - Part Six - Our project P4 needed educating about running in the corridors on unleaded fuel. Tutor Simpson chalks up the lessons. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Rover P4 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 20 July 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Rover P4 - The 'Auntie; Rover has long been a consistent favourite with enthusiasts of classic British saloons, and these elegant old-world saloons last and last, says JAMES TAYLOR. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power Rover P4 |
48 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 3 December 2009 | |||
| Buying Power Rover P4 - The Rover P4 was one of the great products of post-war Britain. If you like your driving on the stately side, this could be just the ticket, says RICHARD DREDGE. | ||||
| Article |
The lost traveller - Auntie's Final Fling |
50 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart December 2009 | |||
| The lost traveller - Auntie's Final Fling - Steve Wilson talks to Rover fanatic Dougie Cross and samples his 'Auntie' P4. | ||||
| Article |
What's the worst that can happen...when buying a classic Rover? |
80 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2008 | |||
| What's the worst that can happen...when buying a classic Rover?- There may not be any new Rovers on sale any more (or now, at least) but there's a wide choice of desirable classic metal waiting to be snpped up, argues Paul Guinness. Rover P4, Rover P5/P5B, Rover P6/P6B, Rover SD1, Rover 200 BRM. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Rover P4 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 11 October 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Rover P4 - Often unfairly written off as stuffy, staid and unexciting, the Rover P4 actually surprises with its capable driving experience, Auntie indeed! IAN SEABROOK uncovers the truth of this capable machine. Our expert is Stan Johnson of the P4 Drivers Guild, whose 41 years of experience come in handy to anyone looking to buy one of these Rovers. | ||||
| Article |
Twin test Rover P4 vs Alfa 1900 |
54 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart February 2007 | |||
| Twin test Rover P4 vs Alfa 1900 - Simon Goldsworthy is tasked with finding something dignified that won't unsettle the neighbours, but which still remembers that family motoring can be fun. | ||||
| Article |
Timewarp Classics: No 25 - 1949: Rover P4 |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 17 August 2006 | |||
| Timewarp Classics: No 25 - 1949: Rover P4 - The P4 is one of those British classics that many enthusiasts look upon with rose-tinted spectacles. But this most genteel of cars was actually born during tumultuous times. RICHARD GUNN looks back upon the birth of the real Auntie Rover. | ||||
| Article |
Thinking of Buying.....A Rover P4? |
52 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart November 2005 | |||
| Thinking of buying.....A Rover P4? - Do you fancy a post-war saloon with a touch of class, a considerable road presence and an unmistakeable silhoutte? Ted Purcell goes off to meet Aunty... | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Rover P4 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 7th July 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Rover P4 - You can’t choose your family but you can choose a great Auntie. Rover’s P4 was in production for 15 years, and came to epitomise the British marque in the eyes of many. RICHARD GUNN is your guide to buying the best you can. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - Rover P4 |
202 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2004 | |||
| Starter Classic - Rover P4 - Rover’s most robust yet straightforward luxury saloon is a sturdy classic option, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Travels with My Aunt - Real life Rover P4 |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2004 | |||
| Travels with My Aunt - Real life Rover P4 - Simon Piant had wanted a P4 Rover of his own for as long as he could remember. Now he has one. How does the reality match the dream? | ||||
| Article |
Maintenance Guide - Rover P4 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classics Spring 2004 | |||
| Maintenance Guide - Rover P4 - With a well-deserved reputation for solid construction, worthy engineering and enjoyable driving charactreristics, the P4 Rovers are also easier than might be imagined to look after at home. Kim Henson takes a close look.... | ||||
| 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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