1969 rover p6 series 1 3500 v8

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garethp6
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1969 rover p6 series 1 3500 v8

#1 Post by garethp6 »

hi there my name is gareth and i own a 1969 rover p6 series 1 v8 but been fitted with a sd1 5 speed gearbox and a series 2 dash and also has a nada bonnet which sets her off
she been in the family for many years
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Gareth Jones
1969 Rover P6 Series 1 3500 5 Speed, electronic ignition, rostyle wheels, sundym, nada bonnet, later dash
2003 ford focus 1.6
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Re: 1969 rover p6 series 1 3500 v8

#2 Post by alabbasi »

That's a lovely car. I bought a NADA Rover P6 a few years ago. Not a fun car to restore if you live in the US.
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#3 Post by Xantia-nut »

Ay up!

Very nice indeed. I've always liked the P6. Well done!
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#4 Post by garethp6 »

thanks guys
Gareth Jones
1969 Rover P6 Series 1 3500 5 Speed, electronic ignition, rostyle wheels, sundym, nada bonnet, later dash
2003 ford focus 1.6
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#5 Post by garethp6 »

the 3 sisters all parked all together
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christine tool box holder at the back
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1969 Rover P6 Series 1 3500 5 Speed, electronic ignition, rostyle wheels, sundym, nada bonnet, later dash
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#6 Post by JPB »

Loving the fitted boot furniture! I once saw a similar arrangement in the boot of a spotlessly preserved Wolseley 16/60 at a Bracknell Auto Sunday some years back, that car sticks in my mind not only because of its fitted boot wardrobes but because its (1968/'69 G) plate began with ROT, of which not a single flake was anywhere to be seen.

So much neater than having stuff fall about as you drive. :)
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#7 Post by JensenProject »

Lovely old car, especially love that bonnet gives the car an aggressive look in my opinion. Look forward to seeing more pics :D
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#8 Post by garethp6 »

thanks guys
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1969 Rover P6 Series 1 3500 5 Speed, electronic ignition, rostyle wheels, sundym, nada bonnet, later dash
2003 ford focus 1.6
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#9 Post by rich. »

nice car.. whats it like on fuel with the sd1 box?
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#10 Post by garethp6 »

hi she is a lot better on fuel with the 5 speed box i think on a run she does now about 25 mpg as at 70 mph she is about 2k revs
Gareth Jones
1969 Rover P6 Series 1 3500 5 Speed, electronic ignition, rostyle wheels, sundym, nada bonnet, later dash
2003 ford focus 1.6
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