Rover P6 3500S
Overview
| Produced: |
1972-1976, 17015 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Rover introduced a facelift to the P6 range in 1970 to bring it more up to date. The facelift included a matt black grille, improved interior trim and a vinyl roof option, very important in the 1970's!. A new high-performance version was also added to the range, the 3500S. The 3500S had increased power (150bhp) and a manual gearbox as standard, although an auto option was still listed.
The "S" also had subtle extra badges and Rostyle type road wheels hinted at the extra performance. The 3500 had already established itself as a favourite with the Police as a traffic car. The 3500S was obviously even better suited for this role and many Police forces quickly added them to their fleets.
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 | 10.55 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 mph | 9.2 s | 17.2 s | 21 mpg | 152 bhp 5000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Inboard disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||
| Article |
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 |
Rover P6 3500S |
34 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2008 | |||
| Rover P6 3500S - Quick, comfortable, fun-and with LPG, this V8's not that expensive to run. Maybe you can have your cake and eat it too.... | ||||
| Article |
Invading the north |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2006 | |||
| Invading the north - Northumbland is rich in natural trasures and roads ideal of exploration. Join us in a Rover 3500S to conquer England's northernmost county. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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 |
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 |
Buyers Guide - Rover P6 |
118 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2007 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Rover P6 | ||||
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover 3500S - Mike Renaut |
79 |
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| Publication | Classics December 2004 | |||
| Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover 3500S - Mike Renaut - Mike sees red then white then more red. | ||||
| Article |
Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover P6 - Matt Richardson |
78 |
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| Publication | Classics December 2004 | |||
| Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover P6 - Matt Richardson - Matt’s bonnet turns into motorway flap. | ||||
| Article |
Drivers Diaries - Mike Renaut - 1972 Rover 3500S |
86 |
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| Publication | Classics October 2004 | |||
| Drivers Diaries - Mike Renaut - 1972 Rover 3500S - Mike finds a key piece of information. | ||||
| Article |
Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover 3500S - Mike Renaut |
76 |
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| Publication | Classics September 2004 | |||
| Drivers Diaries - 1972 Rover 3500S - Mike Renaut - Mike’s Rover runs, and bits of it shine. | ||||
| Article |
Staff Classics - Drivers Diaries - Matt Richardson |
81 |
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| Publication | Classics July 2004 | |||
| Staff Classics - Drivers Diaries - Matt Richardson - More trials and triumphs from the CLASSICS collection of staff cars - 1972 Rover P6 - Matt’s Rover returns wagging its tail. | ||||
| 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 April 2003 pg 30 |
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| Publication | Classics April 2003 | |||
| Radical movement. 40 years after launch, Peter Knivett drives an early and late example of the P6 to see if they are still radical Rovers. | ||||
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