Rover P6 3500
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1976, 64042 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Rover had already proved what a good engine their new V8 was in 1967 with the successful P5B 3.5 Litre model, the next transplant would involve the smaller P6 model. The P6 2000 models were selling well in the executive market and so a more powerful flagship model could only improve the range, enter the Rover P6B 3500.
The 3500 became available in 1968 and looked very similar to its smaller engined relations. Notable differences were the enlarged under-bumper air intake, bonnet bulges (although these were later standard on all P6 models) and extra badges. The rest of the body was unchanged and needed no extra strengthening. The engine itself was little different to the P5B unit and although an automatic gearbox was standard to start with later models had a manual option.
The Rover 3500 remained in production until its replacement, the SD1, arrived in 1976. The 3500 had been a success for Rover and also proved to be popular with the UK Police forces as a traffic patrol car.
Buyers Guide Rover P6 featured in Practical Classics July 2006 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3528cc | V8 OHV | Rover V8 | 88.9mm x 71.12mm | 10.5 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 mph | 10.8 s | 18 mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Inboard disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
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| 1855201143 | Rover 3500 & 3500S Series 2 (P6) 607875 | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855201151 | Rover 3500 & 3500S (P6) AKM3621 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Run to the sun - Road road trip |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2009 | |||
| Run to the sun - Road road trip - It's still summer somewhere, so Practical Classics drives its restored Rover P6 across Europe to find it. | ||||
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Buying guide - Rover SD1 (1976-1986) |
102 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2008 | |||
| Buying guide - Rover SD1 - The wedge-shaped successor to the P6 shocked the Rover traditionalists when it was launced: but more than 30 yeras on, it still looks arresting. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Rover P6 - (1963-1977) |
92 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2006 | |||
| Buying Guide - Rover P6 - Cutting-edge when launched, the Rover P6 became the car every executive wanted. It is still amazingly modern - and you can buy a minter for as little as three grand. | ||||
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You're nicked! |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2005 | |||
| You're nicked! - It was built to withstand attack from bombers and gunmen so that VIPs and royalty could be whisked from terrorist attack. this is Special Branch's very special Rover 3500. | ||||
| Article |
Rover P6 (1963-77) - Buying Guide |
106 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2004 | |||
| Rover P6 (1963-77) - Buying Guide - Fabulous build quality and durability means many Rover P6s are still about. With uncompromised engineering, they're competent cars, yet they're unbelievably cheap. Buy one before everybody cottons on. | ||||
| Article |
Dog fight |
90 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2003 | |||
| Dog fight - Rover P6 3500 vs Peugeot 504 - In the late Sixties, Rover's P6 was no brutal bulldog, it was stylish and sophisticated. Then along came the Pug 504. Oh no! It's that Britain versus France thing again. . . | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Rover P6 |
122 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 1999 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Rover P6 - Well made, luxurious, reliable - the P6 is all these, and you can pick one up for pin-money. Mark Dixon outlines its virtues, and the odd vice. | ||||
| Article |
American Express - Rover P6 NADA |
32 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2011 | |||
| American Express - Rover P6 NADA - Richard Hallett wanted a rust-free base for his latest project, so this NADA-spec Rover P6 was ideal. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - Rover P6 |
70 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 10 August 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - Rover P6 - Revolutionary when new, and still well respected today, Rover's P6 makes a practical and enjoyable classic today. JAMES TAYLOR has the tips you need to buy a good one. | ||||
| Article |
Reviving Britain's Baby Buick |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2010 | |||
| Reviving Britain's Baby Buick - It's unique, and cost a fortune to restore. Jon Pressnell tells the story of the uncompromising rebuild of a precious Rover P6 prototype. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Rover P6 2000/2200/3500 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 12 February 2009 | |||
| Buying power - Rover P6 2000/2200/3500- Rover blew out the cobwebs with the remarkable P6 of 1963. Under the unstressed skin is surprising complexity, but is this classic favourite worth a punt? IAN SEABROOK offers up his (er...) unbaised view. | ||||
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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 |
Buying Power - Rover P6 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 26 October 2006 | |||
| Buying Power - Rover P6 - It was European Car of the Year when new, and is now one of the great British classics of any year having reached old age. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying one of the best Rovers ever built. | ||||
| Article |
Rover P6s - Rare and Reunited |
48 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly August 2006 | |||
| Rare Rovers reunited - We couldn't miss the chance to capture this trio of the most elusive P6s before two go under the hammer. | ||||
| Article |
Staff classics |
94 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2006 | |||
| Staff classics - Saab 900 T16S, Spitfire 6, Saab 99T, Triumph 2000, Dolomite, 64 Camper, 65 Beetle, 1973 Rover 3500, 72 Rover 3500S. | ||||
| Article |
Staff classics |
100 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2006 | |||
| Staff classics - Spitfire 6, Saab 900 T16S, 1980 Dolomite 1500, 1974 Triumph 2000, 65 Bus, 66 Beetle, 1973 Rover 3500. | ||||
| Article |
Staff Classics |
106 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly January 2006 | |||
| Staff Classics - Spitfire 6, Saab 900 T16S, Triumph 2000 & Dolomite,64 Camper, 65 Beetle, 1973 Rover 3500. | ||||
| Article |
Requiem For A Rover |
8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart December 2005 | |||
| Requiem for a Rover - Rover may have Gone East for good now, but the marque has left behind some fine machines. Like this 1973 Rover PG 3500. | ||||
| Article |
Staff Classics |
88 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2005 | |||
| Staff Classics - Spitfire 6, Saab 99T, 1980 Dolomite 1500, 'Christine', Rover 200 & 3500, VW Golf GTI, | ||||
| Article |
Shootout - XJ66 vs P6 3500 |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 9 June 2005 | |||
| Shootout - XJ66 vs P6 3500. 1972 Jaguar XJ6 4.2, 1971 Rover 3500 P6 | ||||
| Article |
Drivers Diaries - Mike Renaut, Matt Richardson |
77 |
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| Publication | Classics November 2004 | |||
| Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover 3500S - Mike Renaut - In Mike’s old Rover, rust never sleeps, 1972 Rover P6 - Matt Richardson - Matt’s P6 runs better and looks better. | ||||
| Article |
Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover P6 - Matt Richardson |
77 |
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| Publication | Classics September 2004 | |||
| Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover P6 - Matt Richardson - P6 gets shown up. | ||||
| Article |
Drivers Daries - 1972 Rover P6 - Matt Richardson |
80 |
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| Publication | Classics June 2004 | |||
| Drivers Daries - 1972 Rover P6 - Matt Richardson - New screen for Matt's P6. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic Rover P6 |
174 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2003 | |||
| Starter Classic Rover P6 - Great build quality and value make a P6 a wise choice, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Classics November 2002 pg 32 |
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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