Rover p6 tc2000 software

Rover had identified a developing market between the standard 1. Even the most competitive, uptodate cars from blighty in the 50s, 60s, and 70s carried a whiff of this character. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. Whereas 808 had used a p6 body unit, 806 employed one from a p6b, and it was again the work of jomoro racing, with finishing touches including the blue and white livery completed at comps. For sale or possible trade, 1965 rover p6 2000 very early car. The rover 2000 has truly commendable heating and freshair ventilation arrangements, with the proviso that the interior of the body is prone to misting up and to clear this either more heat than the driver wishes or more cool air than the passengers, especially in the back, can tolerate, is required to disperse it. The first time i had a good look at a rover 2000 was in june 1965, in the unlikely settings of liverpool docks. Find new and used rover 20002000tc classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. The rover p4 was introduced at the september 1949 earls court motor show as the rover 75. Rover classic cars p6 3500 for sale car and classic.

The last p6 came off the production line in march 1977. The 19631973 rover 20002000tc was dramatically more modern than any previous rover the new p6series sedans were advanced enough to continue for a decade. In overall road manners, the rover p6 was one of the most capable sedans of its era. The p6 was announced on 9 october 1963, just before the earls court motor show. This old rover has had only 6 owners from new, it comes with an extensive service history file, two keys, it has always been part of the rover p6 members club and well include all the old member booklets. Rover 2000 2200 saloon p6 back to make on this page.

This is in contrast to the triumph, criticised as a fourspeeder for its fussiness and a hysterical engine at high revs. It seems that my 2000 tc wants to take me through an intensive course to learn everything about it. The p6 was sixth and the last of the p designated rover designs to reach production. With the p6, rover threw caution to the wind and developed one of the most. Superpro manufactures and engineers the largest range of suspension bushes, poly bushes, suspension bushes and sway bar bushing kits for performance, 4x4, 4wd, handling and durability. Rover 20002000tc classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. This 1969 rover 2000tc features a manual transmission and is said to be rustfree with only 41,700 original miles. The seller adds that its a 3 owner car that has received significant mechanical attention over the past decade. The 19631973 rover 20002000tc was dramatically more modern than any previous rover the new p6 series sedans were advanced enough to continue for a decade. Construction of the 20002000tc featured a monocoque skeleton structure like the citron ds to which outer skin panels were bolted. See more ideas about rover p6, classic cars and car rover. When the first versions of the rover 2000 were introduced in 1963, it was a huge departure for the staid old company, known best for its p4 that dated back to 1949. Dopey name or not, a car with the p6s driver appeal and enough power to properly challenge the chassis made media across the world very eager to lay hands on one.

From a privately imported 1972 series 2 2000tc series 2 but with 2000 engine as well as a 1967 nada tc. When the rover 2000 was announced in 1963 it startled the motoring world. The delay to the production of these manuals has been due to the amount of manuals required, acquiring good quality copies and having them scanned by club volunteer kit moore. But first, what was so revolutionary about the rover p6, as this generation of. The place to post details of your current projects. May 16, 2009 in overall road manners, the rover p6 was one of the most capable sedans of its era. Mgbd parts is mark grays business dedicated to keeping rover p6 cars on the road at cost effective prices. The p6b caught on rapidly, selling in huge numbers and becoming a favourite with lawbreakers and enforcers.

The rover p6s radical independent suspension design remains unique to this day. The red rover 2000 shown at the top of this page is a tc model, powered by the same 2 litre four cylinder engine as. Rover 20003500 19631976 p6 superpro suspension parts. At that time british cars were considered staid and unadventurous and rover was the bastion of that conservatism. In 1968 rover introduced the v8 version of the p6 as the three thousand five or p6b saloon, a designation it would carry until late 1970 when it became known as the 3500. The p6 remained this way until 1977, when it was finally replaced by the rover sd1. Designed inhouse by spen king, david bache and gordon bashford, the newcomer featured a pontoon. Rover 2200 tc is an automobile that has a 4 door saloon body style with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels. The rover 2000 tc is a front engined car that possesses a inline, 8cyl 3532 ccm 214,44 cubic inches engine with a notable 144. Classic rover club ni rover enthusiasts south west.

Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. Find great deals on ebay for rover p6 parts and rover p6 car parts. The rover p6 series named 2000, 2200, and 3500 for its engine displacements is a saloon car model produced from 1963 to 1977 in solihull, west midlands, england. Rover p6 what do i need to know page 1 classic cars. The rover p6 series named as the 2000, 2200, or 3500, depending on engine displacement was a saloon car produced by rover and subsequently british leyland from 1963 to 1977 in solihull, west midlands, england, uk.

The rover p6 s radical independent suspension design remains unique to this day. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2. Also, buying a p6 rover was a lot easier than servicing it, something which held true for many foreign cars, and certainly true for british leyland cars. All our products are made in brisbane, australia, to ensure the highest quality control. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used rover 20002000tc classics for sale near you. Mark grays fleet includes a 1966 rover 2000, 1972 rover 2000tc, 1972 rover 3500 estoura estate and the last p6 off the.

It was a radical departure for rover with its up to date styling influenced by the studebaker champion regal deluxe, a painted grille instead of a chrome grille and central cyclops pass light. The silky smooth v8 runs without missing a beat and doesnt overheat when stationary in traffic. Rover p6 1977 been garaged for over 30 years genuine mileage spares or repair. The new p6 p5 was the big 3litre of 1959 was an entirely modern design, owing much to the citroen ds19, which early prototypes resembled. Superpro also engineers and manufactures other innovative suspension components. It may look that way, but the idea is to let the driver see the top of the signal. The rover p6, 19631977 20 saw the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the rover p6 2000 in 1963. Over a period of 14 years over 330,000 vehicles in various guises were produced, making it the then largest volume production rover model. Tandem master cylinder and one lockheed type 7 servo unit. Two years later and after a test run in the hefty 3. Marketed as the rover 2000 in the united states, the car was a step below jaguar on the luxury car ladder, but was still fairly advanced for the day with four wheel disc brakes inboard at the rear and sophisticated suspension.

Rover p62000, 2200, 3500 19631977 click here for picture scotts old auto rubber email. My parents had just returned by sea from west africa and waiting for them on the quay was the new car they had promised themselves on their return to the uk. The vehicle was marketed first as the rover 2000 and was a complete clean sheet design intended to appeal to a larger number of buyers than earlier models such as the p4 it replaced. Webb motors has held new vehicle franchises for bmc. Not so rover s radical p6, however, sold between 1964 and 1977 19661971 in the u. This automobile has a 4 door saloon sedan body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Yet here was a car that bristled with innovations a sohc engine, unusual suspension, disc brakes on all four wheels, and so on and a car with. Mar 14, 20 the p6b caught on rapidly, selling in huge numbers and becoming a favourite with lawbreakers and enforcers.

A classic and fast appreciating example of the popular rover p6 v8. Mine will need a rebuild and im just wondering if a swap might be a less expensive option as there arent a lot of p6s in bc and shipping costs. Recently added recently updated price maxmin price minmax. Jun 01, 2007 it seems that my 2000 tc wants to take me through an intensive course to learn everything about it. With performance, style and safety in equal measure, it is one the most innovative and attainable performance classic cars you can buy today. Why rover never offered overdrive remains a mystery, as the p6 yearned for extra cogs, despite being fairly high geared. Bodywork is immaculate as all panels replaced a few years ago, starts and runs beautifully, recen. The last of the pseries rovers, the p6 was introduced in october 1963. The rover 2000 had futuristic looks, similar in fact to the gas turbine prototypes produced by rover in the late 1950s. The p6 was the first winner of the european car of the year award.

Download rover 2000 owners instruction manual extract 1965 pdf. Mark gray owns and runs rover p6s as everyday cars as well as show cars. It was initially offered only as an automatic, in 1971, the 3500s was introduced, featuring a fourspeed gearbox. The rovers offered for sale may or may not be owned by rccc members. These are really advanced cars for their time, and this ones manual gearbox is a definite plus. Rover p6 sereis one 2000 tc choke cable rover p6 series one 2000 tc choke cable. There is a good book, by james taylor, covering the p6, the rover p6 1963 to 1977, covers everything you would expect.

Save rover p6 parts to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Introduction rover announced one its most radical production designs in 1963, the rover 2000. Rover 2000 tc for sale in uk 43 used rover 2000 tcs. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. The executive, directors, and members of the rover car club of canada are not responsible for the cars listed. Although the gas turbine never made it to production, the rover p6 did have a completely new engine, a 1,978 cc 121 cu. For the traditionalist classic car owner the manual gearbox and nonpower steering give a real classic driving experience. First the interior, then the cooling system, then the rear brakes, then the carbs and now what. Considering what a radical car it was, and arguably the last real rover before the bl disease set in, its amazing that the p6 remains so reasonably priced.

The endurance classic was held over the full circuit incorporating bodi nordschleife and sudschleife and the rover took it by storm. In its day this technology was ground breaking but it now struggles to meet the demands of todays roads and the raised expectation of todays drivers. Early cars would feature a 2 litre engine under the bonnet the car had been designed with gas turbine propulsion in mind, but this never made it to market, and in 1968 the 3500cc v8 version would join the ranks, as an automatic only to begin with. Early models of the rover p6 2000 sc and 2000 tc cars used the dunlop disc brake system. Rare model with aluminium grill,spiked knock wheels,dunlop breaks,110special. Rover 20002000tc classic cars for sale autotrader classics. Mgbd parts is dedicated to keeping rover p6 cars on the road. Jul 20, 2011 visit rover tc2000 p6 to see this classic 1967 rover tc2000 p6 saloon for sale from left coast classics in sonoma cali. We offer free adverts for club members and a feeforservice for nonmembers.

Unfollow rover p6 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Visit to see this classic 1967 rover tc2000 p6 saloon for sale from left coast classics in sonoma cali. It is the responsiblity of the buyer to determine if the vehicle is suitable for use special note. Yesterday i took the cam cover off to clean and have a look underneath. Specifications, performance data, useful links, gallery so advanced was the rover 2000 when it was introduced in 1963 that it was to be the fist recipient of the new car of the year award the same year. Following on from the popularity and success of offering digitised manuals for the v8, we are pleased to finally be able to bring you the four cylinder workshop and parts manuals all on one cd. It develops 106 bhp 107 ps79 kw of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 162 nm.