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Driving Review - 1972 Rover P6 2000 SC 

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Here we have our great example of the Rover P6 2000 SC in Mexico Brown. Having only covered just over 40,000 miles from new we came across this P6 from an estate auction of the 2nd owner. This car had been dry stored for 10 years prior to now and the condition, whilst not being absolutely perfect, is great for the age. The vehicle had minor recommissioning work before we took it on including, new tyres, front brakes, fuel pump and dash switch. Since it has come to us we have carried out a far greater level of recommissioning making it a reliable, safe and usable classic. The work carried out by us is as follows; new radiator, new upgraded rubber cam cover gasket, full new set of coolant pipes, heater pipe elbow section, full fluids refresh, transmission cooling pipe remanufacture and replacement, rear brake disks and pads, plus minor fixes here and there, making this a great example of the breed. Along with now being cosmetically, structurally and mechanically sound, this P6 also comes with a wide range of past invoices, original brochures and marketing material making this even more desirable.

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24 авг 2024

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@peterwalker6020
@peterwalker6020 Год назад
My very first car was a 1966 2000 SC. I can honestly say that I don't think I've had a car as smooth and comfortable as that was. I loved the "clunk" of the doors closing, very reassuring. Being a 60's car it didn't suffer from some of the 70's problems. I noticed you said about the heavy steering when parking, as was everything in those days, we soon learned to turn whilst moving and not try to go lock to lock stationary. I'm pleased to hear that you are enjoying it, they really were a marvellous car.
@scotty2036
@scotty2036 Год назад
probably the best, most detailed, knowledgeable, honest review off any car garage I've ever seen in all my years on utube so full credit where credits due....all other salesman u may wanna pay attention to this guy.
@brianandrews7099
@brianandrews7099 6 месяцев назад
I like the car, with the exception of the instrument panel. It looks like a piece of 1970s stereo equipment sitting on a shelf in the dashboard.
@doveronefoxtrot4417
@doveronefoxtrot4417 3 месяца назад
What we're they thinking when they designed that strip speedo ?
@brianmilligan1787
@brianmilligan1787 2 года назад
You are the first guy who explains the car clearly and is well clued up in classic cars I wrote my story about buying cars from England to bring them to Ireland and auto express stated they would print my story it was interesting just like yourself no humming or haaing very clear on what you have to say and straight from your experience keep it up good job
@keithmcintyre6403
@keithmcintyre6403 11 месяцев назад
Sorry for being so late to the party, but thank you for this video. You've explained things that only a P6 owner would know. I have many P6 and a P6B, but the SC2000 Automatic has a special place in the collection. It is arguably the most civilized version of the range, and I drive it differently than, let's say, my TC2000 or the V8. But that's the point.
@alantunbridge8919
@alantunbridge8919 Год назад
I have owned Rover P6’s pretty much continuously since April 1969 . My first was a Series 1 2000TC in Arden Green,I loved the car but sold it when I emigrated to SouthAfrica in September 1973. I bought a 1971 Series 2 V8 in February 1974 which I still have today, however the car as built here by Leykor had many faults & shortcomings,but as a Mechanical Engineer working in the motor industry ( at Volkswagen S.A. ) I was able to overcome them & improve as necessary. I can assure you that the Audi’s & to some extent the Daimler- Benz products of the 1970’s were often crude in comparison. Incidentally , the V8 was obtained primarily for the P6 ,although it first appeared in the P5B.
@rovercoupe7104
@rovercoupe7104 4 месяца назад
Interesting. I like the bit about the German cars being crude. M.
@aslandama
@aslandama Год назад
Love these cars, I used to admire our local shop owners example as I passed it daily on my way to school circa '72. I remember him being a twat, even as a very young kid but his car was majestic.
@Rjhs001
@Rjhs001 2 года назад
Always loved the P6 (and the P5) and that is a lovely example. Only 40k on the clock...fabulous. Thanks for the vid, really enjoyed it.
@sdry1688
@sdry1688 4 месяца назад
Great presentation - my 1st video but I will be back
@erikschimmel6223
@erikschimmel6223 Год назад
One of the nishest cars build. Very original design. I have a Lanvia 2000 Berlina from 75. But this one is as brillant in its one way. I love it very much. Very british indeed. 🧡🧡🧡
@jackthurgood9614
@jackthurgood9614 2 года назад
I walk past that car pretty much every day, on that forecourt. It seems to be a good example, I’d love to buy it.
@stigdriver
@stigdriver 2 года назад
series 1 V8 does have a strip Speedo and only V8 cars had the brake wear warning (on rear only)
@itstheterranaut
@itstheterranaut Год назад
All up weight on this would have been about 1200kgs, so 1.2 Imperial tons. FYI.
@MichaelThomas-be7gq
@MichaelThomas-be7gq Год назад
That is a wonderful example. Saying that, the 3500 and the 3500S were the original Police Jam Sandwich because they were quick for the times. The Series 1 V8 has a strip speedo but no bonnet bulges.
@michaelstaley2241
@michaelstaley2241 Год назад
Excellent presentation 😊
@marklittler784
@marklittler784 2 года назад
Yeah classic Britain currently has a 1968 model for sale 99,000 in good nick in South West
@marknelson5929
@marknelson5929 2 года назад
Looks like a fine example indeed!
@annyer262
@annyer262 Год назад
I own a 2000 automatic. I would recommend having a custom sports exhaust for these. I had a big hole in the exhaust manifold, and the rest of the system was rotten. So headers were made and a complete exhaust system. The exhaust system improves performance, and you feel more confident in traffic with the extra get up and go!
@philipstanbridge6535
@philipstanbridge6535 2 месяца назад
70 mph shouldn’t do the engine any harm. When they were built Rover said they were designed to be driven flat out for long periods
@simonblake5563
@simonblake5563 Год назад
Totally agree. Wonderful to drive
@briantessier8699
@briantessier8699 Год назад
lovely car but i preferred the triumph 2000.a much more smoother car
@tonyaxten8705
@tonyaxten8705 6 месяцев назад
Have to correct you I'm sorry I owned 1969 p6 v8 series 1 they made that model from 69 to 73 you could still buy a mk 1 even though the series 2 facelift came out in 1970
@Classic_Re-creation
@Classic_Re-creation 6 месяцев назад
Where did you get 2 ton from they weigh 1.3 ton
@rubbishsignup
@rubbishsignup 2 года назад
The weight is more like 1.25 tonnes. No where near 2 tonnes. That's P5 territory weight. None of those switches are anything like a P5.
@steveliversidge7357
@steveliversidge7357 2 года назад
Fuel guzzler slug rot bucket is my impression of these cars back in the days.
@oliverdewen1632
@oliverdewen1632 Год назад
What are you talking about 2 tons, they weigh about 1250 kg.
@billmcclean6986
@billmcclean6986 6 месяцев назад
Why are people obsessed with speed
@MyCold1
@MyCold1 4 месяца назад
The V8 was not a slow cruiser
@michaelbennett7278
@michaelbennett7278 2 года назад
I have 1972 p6 stored in garage need gone.newzealand
@barnbersonol
@barnbersonol 2 года назад
It'd be pointless getting the v8 of this as you're hardly gonna drive it flat out anyway. (Horrible mpg and zero safety feature)
@austinmatthews347
@austinmatthews347 Год назад
Audis were poor in 1970s
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