A 1973 Rover P6B 3500S went under the hammer — and this one sparked a bit of debate.
Sold through Anglia Car Auctions in June 2025, it had plenty going for it on paper. Just two registered keepers, with the last owner holding onto it for 46 years, and showing just under 70,000 miles.
Watch how the bidding played out below:
Being the rarer manual 3500S model, it’s the version many enthusiasts actively look for — combining the V8 with a more engaging driving experience.
Long-term ownership always adds something to a car like this.
It suggests consistency and care over time, even if the last MoT expired back in 2018. For many buyers, that’s not necessarily a deal-breaker — more a question of light recommissioning.
All of that made this an interesting one to watch.
Guided within a typical range for cars like this, the bidding stayed sensible.
It didn’t run away, but it didn’t struggle either — settling comfortably within estimate.
That might sound uneventful, but it actually tells its own story.
This Rover was sold by Anglia Car Auctions in June 2025.
👉 View the original listing here:
https://go.ukbarnfinds.com/4cLQfjn
The result?
Right within the guide range — a fair outcome for a solid, usable example.
That’s the interesting question here.
There’s been some talk recently about values for cars like this easing slightly — and results like this don’t necessarily contradict that.
It wasn’t a weak result, but it wasn’t particularly strong either.
That’s the question.
Was this a good buy… or exactly where the market sits right now?
Let us know what you think — these always get people talking.
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