Rover p6 V8 automatic

[Mercdan68]

This is another one of my uncles cars I’ve been tasked with selling, he passed away recently and left a few motorbikes which have now sold
And three cars, this one is a tidy lunar grey 3500 V8 model, in good tidy condition no rot that I can see anywhere on the floor or inner wings
He bought this car from me some 25 years ago
And hardly used it, he had a stainless exhaust fitted and new carpets last summer, it needs a good tune up but does run and drive well, I’m not sure what to advertise it at
Any advice appreciated
He also had a p5 coupe which I will be sorting to sell on soon that in my opinion is worth 10k
The p6 I just can’t price?

[Mercdan68]

[accord83]

I found these guys invaluable for advice when I had a P6B, might be worth a question.
classicroverforum.net/index.php?members/

[MkX]

Octane Classic Car valuation guide 2018-19:
Excellent    £8,500.00
Good          £4,250.00
Average     £2,200.00
Project       £1,000.00

Hagerty Classic valuation guide:
Concours   £14,200.00
Excellent    £10,600.00
Good          £6,200.00
Fair            £3,300.00

I'm guessing the car has been garaged and little used during most of the 25 years he has owned it? Is the 25K miles genuine or 'around the clock'? If it is a genuine low mileage car that will have a significant bearing on value. There are restored P6's advertised for up to £35K these days, (which isn't to say anyone is paying that). It does look nice, (wonky wing mirror and boot-mounted spare wheel aside), t's difficult to determine from these photos what the condition is other than not a rotbox. If it's a decent sound car with 125K miles it might be a £5-£8K car, if it's exceptional with 25K miles it could be £12-£15K.

[Mercdan68]

Thanks , the mirrors need tightening
The boot mounted spare is from new
And it’s very solid , I’m guessing its 125,000 miles
As there’s not much history

[Midland Performance & Retro]

From what I can see and depending on interior condition as they can wear quite badly, I'd put it in the £4k-£6k price bracket.

Or put it another way, again just based on photos, I'd probably pay £3k for it, assuming it's worth £4k as it stands or £5k-£6k with a little work.

[Mercdan68]

Yep I’m thinking on Advertising at £4000 Ono
Based on advice here
Thanks for replies

[Deleted]

Dan - That's fair at that money but still cheapish - I have virtually the identical car - same colour but all original - 2 owners & 23k miles from new with every piece of paper / invoice / work detail ever undertaken


You might find this price guide from Practical Classics useful

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[Mercdan68]

Thanks ^^^^, the rover has sat for a while and will need some fettlling and a few bits doing but is a very solid nice tidy car we will be happy if it goes to an enthusiast
So circa 4K will be what my aunt will be happy with
I’m preparing the mg midget Sunday
Then it’ll be the rovers turn to get ready to sell

[peter96]

That is a lovely looking P6. Good luck with the sale Dan.

[Mercdan68]

Checked the rover and found a few bits need doing
Has an oil leak can’t see where it’s coming from possibly filter housing
We decided on £2750 I’m definitely not eBaying it
We’ve had so many messers from there on the midget

[OGDB]

I am totally out of touch with Rover prices, not a clue. However looking at that I wouldn’t have guessed it was a £2,750 car.

Looks like it would be a cracking classic for someone and excellent value for money.

I understand eBay has a lot of time wasters, however it seems to have an incredibly large target audience, muppets included. What about CarAndClassic? Don’t know what their advertising costs are though.

Car looks cracking from the photos.

[Mercdan68]

Car sold to a rover enthusiast at £2600
Sold on car and classic

[Fossilfish]

Well done on the sale. Was a nice looking motor.

I've had great success on car and classic, for sure a better clientele/buyers who know what they want and normally don't mess you around.

I'm pleased you sold it, such a usable classic.

[strikey]

someone got themselves a bargain.