Overview
Produced: 1953-1959, 35903 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats

Rover introduced a more powerful six cylinder model to its P4 range in 1953, the Rover 90. The 90 used a larger 2639cc version of the overhead inlet/side exhaust valve engine that was used in the 75 model. The 90 engine produced approximately 90bhp and had a top speed of 90mph.

As with the other P4 variants the 90 was well built and had an opulent interior trimmed in traditional materials. The 90 remained in production until 1959 and received the same facelift revisions as the other P4 models. 

Buyers Guide Rover P4 (1949-1964) featured in Practical Classics September 2004 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.  Also, Buyers Guide Rover P4 (1950-1964) featured in Practical Classics March 2010– available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
2639ccS6 IOERover S6 IOE73mm x 105mm6.73
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
90 mph23 mpg
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
108 Rover P4 90 Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 11 May 2011 £4000.00 -
63 Rover 90 Saloon H&H Sales Limited 22 Jul 2009 - £2640.00
61 1956 ROVER P4 90 FOUR DOOR SALOON Christies 6 Dec 2005 - £2350.00
310 Rover 90 (1959) Bonhams 8 Sep 2002 - £2645.00
501 Rover P4 90 (1955) Cheffins 22 Jun 2002 £260.00 -
922 Rover P4 90 (1959) Cheffins 1 Dec 2001 £1200.00 -
035 Rover P4 105 (1959) Barons 13 Nov 2001 Not sold
334 Rover 90 (1956) Lambert & Foster 14 Jun 2001 Not sold
025 Rover P4 90 (1957) Barons 10 Oct 2000 Not sold
399 Rover P4 105 (1957) Greens 30 Sep 2000 - €2950.00
026 Rover 90 Dhc (1954) H&H Sales Limited 6 Oct 1999 £16000.00 -
246 Rover P4 90 (1959) RTS Auctions Ltd 19 Sep 1999 £1800.00 -
Unknown Rover P4 90 (1959) AMA 12 Jul 1999 £1400.00 -
Unknown Rover P4 90 (1959) AMA 17 May 1999 Not sold
240 Rover P4 90 (1958) Cheffins 10 Apr 1999 £200.00 -
208 Rover P4 90 (1959) RTS Auctions Ltd 14 Feb 1999 £450.00 -
002 Rover P4 75 (1956) H&H Sales Limited 8 Apr 1998 £1300.00 -
022 Rover P4 90 (1956) H&H Sales Limited 18 Feb 1998 Not sold
Unknown Rover P4 (1955) AMA 17 Nov 1997 Not sold
015 Rover 90 (1955) Sandown 20 Apr 1996 Not sold
238 Rover P4 90 (1959) RTS Auctions Ltd 17 Sep 1995 £1900.00 -
205 Rover P4 90 (1956) Sothebys 8 May 1995 Not sold
097 Rover P4 75 (1955) Sandown 25 Feb 1995 £1000.00 -
003 Rover 90 P4 (1956) ADT 6 Dec 1993 £725.00 -
Magazine Articles
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Article Buying Guide - Rover P4 (1950-1964)
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Publication Practical Classics March 2010
Buying Guide - Rover P4 (1950-1964) - The connoisseur's guide to Britain's favourite 'Auntie'
Article Buyers Guide - Rover P4 - How to buy a Rover legend (1949-1964)
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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
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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
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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
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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 Duel of the dowager aunties
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Publication Classic & Sports Car December 2008
Duel of the dowager aunties- Which of these stately old girls wins the heart of Jon Pressnell 0 Rover P4 or Daimler Conquest?
Article What's the worst that can happen...when buying a classic Rover?
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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 The love labour lost
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Publication Classic & Sports Car April 2007
The love labour lost - When the Government was powerless to save MG-Rover one of Britain's most revered prestige manufacturers died.  With the help of four key models from its long history, Simon Charlesworth relates Rover's rise and fall.
Article Six Of The Best - Fifties Saloons
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Publication Classic Car Mart November 2005
Six of the best - Fifties Saloons - Austin A30/A35, Ford 100E Series, Wolseley 1500/Riley 1.5, Rover P4, Ford Consul/Zephyr, Zodiac MkII, Vauxhall Cresta/Velox 'PA'.
Article Buying Power - Rover P4
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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