1935 Rover 14

murphyv310 · 4th September 2021, 17:25

Hi.
A friend of mine asked me to come with him to look at an old Rover.

It turned out to be a 1935 P1 14. It's been off the road for 15 years. Just before the owner passed away a fully reconditioned engine was fitted, it turns on the handle and has good compression. The car is very dirty but looks pretty well sound with just small patches of surface rust, the garage it has been in is bone dry, and a new exhaust fitted 15 years ago looks as if it was fitted yesterday.

The owner's (the five sons of the late owner) don't want to pay the very high prices of professional restorers. He has asked if we both would be prepared to do some work on the car. I wouldn't mind TBH.

Is there a good forum or someone here that may be able to give us some tips before we commit?

Nobby · 9th September 2021, 18:16

Try the Rover Sports Register (https://www.thersr.co.uk/) loads of experience there plus free vintage workshop manuals. Think you may have to join to get into their forum but contact details are on their website

roverbarmy · 11th September 2021, 07:33

Most of those early cars can be fixed with half a dozen spanners, a screwdriver and a hammer! They are very simple and when looked after would be very reliable. Don't expect to buy off the shelf parts! The main thing that you need is elbow grease followed by patience and lots of time! Enjoy. Would love to help if you were nearer.

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9th September 2021, 18:16	#2
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11th September 2021, 07:33	#3
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Most of those early cars can be fixed with half a dozen spanners, a screwdriver and a hammer! They are very simple and when looked after would be very reliable. Don't expect to buy off the shelf parts! The main thing that you need is elbow grease followed by patience and lots of time! Enjoy. Would love to help if you were nearer. Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk __________________ Oil in my veins!