Rover 16
Overview
| Produced: |
1937-1940, 5109 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Drophead Coupe,2 doors,2 seats Saloon,4 doors,4 seats(+ sports saloon also) |
The Rover 16 was a medium-sized family car produced by Rover between 1937 and 1940.
The car resembled the existing Rover 10 and the Rover 12 but was slightly longer and featured a more rounded back end. The six-cylinder ohv engine had a capacity of 2,147 cc. A top speed of 124 km/h (77 mph) was claimed. In addition to the four-door saloon, a two-door cabriolet was available.
The Rover 16 saloon returned to production almost unchanged after the war, although the cabriolet version was no longer listed. It remained on sale until it was replaced by the Rover P3 in 1948.
0 - 50 mph - 16.2 secs
Standing Q-m - 23 secs
Fuel Consumption - 19 mpg
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2147cc | S6 OHV | 67.5mm x 100mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 078 | 1937 ROVER 16 SPORTS SALOON | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Sep 2005 | Not sold | |
| 008 | Rover 16 Tickford Drophead coupe (1939) | H&H Sales Limited | 11 Apr 2001 | £1000.00 | - |
| 051 | Rover 16hp Tickford (1939) | H&H Sales Limited | 24 Jul 1996 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Road Test - Rover 16 Sports |
48 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2011 | |||
| Road Test - Rover 16 Sports - Peter SImpson gets behind the wheel of one of Solihull's finest. | ||||
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