Lot Ended
Description
Showing only 79,148 miles; straight
six-cylinder engine; a car bought by those who valued quality over
fashion
Introduced as part of Rover’s long-running P4 line, the 90 occupied a
sweet spot in the range, offering a useful uplift in performance over the
earlier 75 while retaining the solid engineering and understated dignity that
defined the marque throughout the 1950s. With its smooth six-cylinder 2,638cc engine, reassuring
road manners and quietly luxurious cabin, the 90 quickly earned a reputation as
the thinking man’s saloon, a car bought by those who
valued quality over fashion.
Finished in the attractive combination of cream
over beige, this 1958 example presents as a pleasingly honest survivor. Showing
79,148 miles, it retains the four-speed manual gearbox and the
composed, unhurried character that made these cars such dependable companions in
period.
Originally registered in the Isle of Man, it
was brought onto the UK mainland in 1991 and has had just four keepers recorded
on the current V5C — a modest tally for a car now approaching its seventh
decade.
The
accompanying paperwork is unusually comprehensive. Included are the Buff
Logbook, the Isle of Man Registration Book, sixteen old MOT certificates, a
selection of invoices for servicing and repairs, and a run of old tax discs.
Together they chart a long and careful custodianship, adding welcome depth to
the car’s history.
A straightforward and unpretentious P4 with
appealing provenance and a reassuring file, very much the sort of example that
continues to find favour with enthusiasts of the
model.
Contact:
david.tassell@brightwells.com