THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW SALE 23rd & 24th March 2024

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 185 LOT 360 Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 1975 ROVER 3500S (P6) EX-LORD MOUNTBATTEN This P6 has led a remarkable life; ex-Hampshire Police, resplendent in Black as the official staff car of Earl Mountbatten of Burma, then used by the Chairman of the County Council. • In May 1975, this manual gearbox, 161bhp, V8-engined P6 3500S was supplied by Wadham Stringer in Southsea directly to Hampshire Constabulary in Winchester where it was prepared for duty as a high- speed patrol car • In 1978, the car was quietly requisitioned and became Earl Mountbatten of Burma’s official staff car when he was in the Isle of Wight. It was repainted black at Mountbatten’s request as he felt that was more fitting for official duties • The Rover, still in black, changed hands several times, until eventually it was found abandoned in a piggery in Eastleigh in the late 1990s with a tree growing through it. At this time, the car’s restoration commenced • Since its restoration, it’s been a popular vehicle whilst on display at numerous shows and was also a cover car for Classic 999 Magazine’s August 2004 edition • There is a vast amount of information about this important car, both before and after its discovery, and it’s worth interested parties spending some time at our sale having a look at the Rover’s fascinating history file Lot Details Reg: HBK 875N Chassis no.: 48113398D Mileage: 97,121 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Matthew Roberts Telephone No: 07745 048819 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 97/135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 360 Bid On Lot 360