WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

P4s are valued according to condition rather than specification, although six-cylinder cars are more soughtafter. Values have climbed in recent years but nice cars start at £4000 with anything less than this likely to be in need of recommissioning. Few buyers want Roverdrive but most want overdrive and such cars fetch a premium. £10,000 secures a really nice P4 – the very best can touch £15k.

CLUBS & SPECIALISTS

Rover P4 Drivers’ Guild, roverp4.com Rover Sports Register, thersr.co.uk Ely Service, Cambs. 01353 662981, elyservice.co.uk John Wearing, Lancs. 01254 386935, johnwearingp4parts.co.uk JR Wadhams, West Midlands. 01384 393008, jrwadhams.co.uk Richard’s Rovers, Lincs. 07725 673250, tinyurl.com/yarzadls

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine 2620cc/6-cyl/OHV Power 125bhp@5000rpm Torque 144lb ft@3000rpm Maximum speed 106mph 0-60mph 15.4sec Fuel consumption 20mpg Transmission RWD, 4-speed

manual, overdrive

(Specifications are for Rover 110)

INSURANCE QUOTE

1962 Rover P4 100, worth £8000, £81.32 or £99.32 including agreed value. Quotes based on a 45-year old male, marketing manager, access to another car, no claims or convictions, club member, 5000 miles per year, no modifications, living in SP2 0HL.

Disclaimer: Policy benefits, features and discounts offered may vary between insurance schemes or cover selected and are subject to underwriting criteria. An additional charge may be payable.