The Rover P6 was unquestionably one of the best saloon cars to come out of Britain in the 1960s and was winner of the first-ever European Car of the Year award. It combined a wealth of technical innovation with a distinctive appearance that incorporated exactly the right degree of Italianate sharp-suited appearance for its time. It was, and remains, a great car to drive, and all these qualities were combined with the space and practicality of a four-seat family saloon.
This book: Documents its evolution from the earliest ideas in the 1950s to the end of production in 1977 Describes all the models with specification tables and paint and trim options, including NADA and Federal cars Remembers the motorsport successes and failures Discusses its use as a police car and the associated modifications Records the manufacturing process at Solihull and CKD overseas Includes a useful chapter on buying and owning a Rover P6 Presents purchase prices, chassis, engine and gearbox number sequences, together with factory registration and production numbers
