1964 Rover P5 Coupe

This automatic P5, shows just under 22,000 miles on the odometer. The seller believes this mileage is genuine and the MoT history suggests the vehicle has been hardly driven since 2006. This P5 was originally registered in the UK with the registration plate EWC 443B and is now located in New Ross, Ireland.

The current owner said, “This is an excellent example of the exceptionally beautifully designed car from the 60’s and is waiting to be enjoyed and driven by its new owner. My late grandfather brought the car in the early 2000’s and exported it to Ireland, however he got to use it very little due to old age.”

The vehicle has been stored in a heated garage for the last 10 years and according to the seller, “the car drives excellent as you would expect for such a low mileage example.”

From new this vehicle has reportedly been owned by two families.

Externally, the vehicle appears to be in good condition with no noticeable scratches or scuffs on the bodywork. The panel gaps are consistent throughout and all headlights seem to have clear glass and be in the correct colours for this model. There doesn’t appear to be any dull spots on the paintwork and it’s a lovely maroon colour.

There’s some pitting on the chrome handles and grille with a small dink on the upper left hand side of the grille. All hubcaps appear to be in good condition with some small areas of rust showing from the wheels underneath.

This vehicle has a huge boot with the battery mounted inside, there doesn’t seem to be a battery cover so if the boot will be regularly used we’d advise getting a cover for it. The rubber seal could do with replacing as there appears to be some age related deterioration.

An interior full of period charm. Swathes of cream leather cover the seats and door cards. The front seats look lovely and comfortable, but they do show their age. A good specialist would be able to treat the deep cracks, though there are plenty of good products on the market for the enthusiastic DIYer. The rear seats look unused so the leather is in really good condition.

Mats and carpet have stood the test of time reasonably well, though a good steam clean would doubtless bring about a noticeable improvement. The seller said “as far as we are aware everything on the car works.”

The rear door arm rests appear to have some discolouration. The wood finish dash trim extends around the doors and seems to be a consistent colour and finish throughout. In the front there’s some pitting on the chrome details including the steering wheel and central analogue clock. Looking up, the headliner appears clean and taught.

Lift the bonnet and there’s some surface rust on the underside and some components inside the engine bay. There’s a number of detailed pictures in the gallery below showing the condition of the engine, which the seller believes to be the original.

According to the seller the vehicle has all the original service books and manuals. UK MoT history shows the vehicle’s last MoT in the UK before being exported to Ireland, was in May 2006 when it had a recorded 19,773 miles. The vehicle’s UK registration plate was EWC 443B, so if you wanted to bring it back to the UK, re-registering it should be pretty straightforward.

This P5 was first registered in Ireland in December 2006 with the registration plate ZV 7081. The seller said his grandfather “always had the car looked after and maintained by his personal mechanic. The car has been stored in a dry heated garage with his large collection of other vintage, classic and veteran cars.”

'Best of British' rather sums up the Rover P5 and the desirable coupe variant we are offering for sale will likely attract plenty of interest.

Once some light recommissioning has taken place, this British beauty will be all set for new and exciting motoring adventures.

This is an excellent example of a well looked after, low mileage P5 that’s expected to attract bids between €7,000 to €12,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the seller, in New Ross, Ireland. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.