Rover P5 3-litre Mk III Saloon
Overview
| Produced: |
1965-1967, 3919 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Rover revised its 3-Litre P5 range once again in 1965 with the introduction of the Mk III model. The Mk III now had a more powerful 134bhp version of the same 3-Litre engine used in the previous Mk I and Mk II cars. The Mk III now had a less fussy front grille and a full length chrome side moulding to distinguish it. The interior now had reclining front seats which were extremely comfortable. The rear seats were trimmed to match those in the front and were "individual" in appearance.
As before the Mk III Rover 3-Litre was available as either a four door Saloon or four door Coupe. The Saloon had the heavier more traditional appearance and continued to be the car of choice for company chairmen, politicians and the military top-brass.
Buyers Guide Rover P5 1958-1973 featured in Practical Classics July 2011 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click Here to view
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2995cc | S6 IOE | Rover S6 IOE | 78mm x 105mm | 8.75 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 mph | 16.2 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rover P5 Saloon MkIII | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 18 Mar 2009 | £850.00 | - |
| 091 | Rover P5 Saloon MkIII | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 22 Oct 2008 | £1700.00 | - |
| 013 | 1966 Rover P5 3 Litre Mk III Saloon | H&H Sales Limited | 23 Jul 2008 | £2310.00 | - |
| 041 | Rover P5 Saloon MkIII | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 12 Mar 2008 | £2250.00 | - |
| 021 | 1966 ROVER 3 LITRE SALOON | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Feb 2006 | Not sold | |
| 002 | 1965 ROVER 3 LITRE MK II SALOON | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Sep 2005 | £1200.00 | - |
| 952 | Rover P5 Saloon | Cheffins | 12 Jun 2004 | £3300.00 | - |
| 002 | Rover 3.0 Litre P5 (1966) | H&H Sales Limited | 25 Jul 2001 | £600.00 | - |
| 356 | Rover MKIII Saloon (1966) | Brooks | 23 Feb 1999 | - | £1150.00 |
| 029 | Rover 3.0 Litre MKIII (1966) | ADT | 11 Oct 1993 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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Buying Guide - Rover P4 1958-1973 |
114 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2011 | |||
| Buying Guide - Rover P4 1958-1973 - Bag the best of the great British cruisers. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - 1958-73 Rover P5/P5B |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2011 | |||
| Buying Guide - 1958-73 Rover P5/P5B - Hailed by some as the last of the great British saloons, the P5 attracted a hots of VIP owners. Joining them is a lot cheaper than you may think. | ||||
| Article |
Make mine a big one |
24 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2002 | |||
| Make mine a big one - When a luxury saloon stops depreciating it soon becomes a great value classic buy. Kevin Leaper samples 13 different ways to splash your cash. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Rover P6 |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 1999 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Rover P6 - Good enough for prime ministers, affordable for council clerks, Russ Smith shows how to buy a prestige Rover without losing your deposit. | ||||
| Article |
Life of luxury |
106 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly January 2012 | |||
| Life of luxury - Group Test - If you want a taste of how the other half live, these British rivals offer supreme comfort and elegance. Rover P5, Jaguar MKX. | ||||
| Article |
How to buy a Rover P5... |
92 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly December 2011 | |||
| How to buy a Rover P5... - Buy wisely and appreciate that big really can be beautiful. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Rover P5 |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly27 Jaguar 2010 | |||
| Buying Power - Rover P5 - Once, the Rover P5 was the preserve of the Royal family and prime ministers, is now very affordable. RICHARD GUNN looks at how to buy one that won't take and MP's expenses to put right. | ||||
| Article |
Buying a Rover P5,P5B |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car & Van World November 2009 | |||
| Buying a Rover P5,P5B - Looking for a dignified drive which won't cost a small fortune? We think this much loved British barge is well worth a look. | ||||
| Article |
The Royal family |
156 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2008 | |||
| The Royal family- Rover's middle-class icon the P5 has been called the last of the great British saloons. Russ Smith marks 50 years since its launch. | ||||
| 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 |
Buyers Guide - Ministry Machine |
104 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2008 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Ministry Machine- Fancy a Rolls but can't stomach the running costs? Then unmask Rover's upmarket P5 - it might be the classic you've been looking for. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Rover P5 (1958-1973) |
130 |
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| Publication | Octane November 2007 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Rover P5 (1958-1973) - The Rover P5 isn't a trendy choice, but those who choose them are rewarded by great style, opulent and spacious interiors, tough mechanicals, an enjoyable driving experience and excellent value. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Rover P5 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 31 May 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Rover P5 - Mainstay of british middle classes during the Fifties and the Sixties, and a car that found a lot of favour with politicians to, Rover's P5 was a car with tradition running right the way through it. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying both the six-cylinder and V8 variants. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Rover P5 & P5B |
110 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly May 2005 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Rover P5 & P5B - Well-built and well-specified, the Rover P5 range is a great buy, as Greg Whitaker reveals. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Rover P5 |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 16 December 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Rover P5 - Built 1959-73, four-door, five-and six-seater saloons and coupes. Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. 2995cc 6-cyl and 3528cc V8 engines. | ||||
| Article |
A Yard of Dignity - 1967 Rover P5 Series III |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2004 | |||
| A Yard of Dignity - 1967 Rover P5 Series III - Steve Wilson takes an unhurried ride in a mobile drawing room, as he remembers his Dad. The car? The car’s a 3-litre Rover... | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Rover P5 |
20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 4th February 2004 | |||
| Buying power P5 - The P5 was a car of split personalities. In 3-litre saloon form, it was a gently luxurious means of transport, but with V8 power and coupé styling, it became something more dramatic. Richard Gunn tells all. | ||||
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