Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[clascar]

Can anyone advise me of the pros and cons of owning a 90 version and what to look for when buying one, other than the obvious.
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[Phil - Nottingham]

I suggest you visit
http://www.roverp4dg.org.uk/phpBB2/index.php
and the P4DG website.


All P4's are good well made reliable cars - the 90 having largest improved engine is one of the memorable ones being made from 1953- 1959 so it has varying body styles and trim - low boot box headlight front, high boot - box headlight front - high boot high front. all with 2.6 litre IOE sixes with top speed over 80mph which is also its cruising speed.

Came with or without overdrive and some with freewheel. all had 4 speed floor change with synchro on 2,3 & 4. the 90 was top of the range till the twin carb 105 carb came out. Some had Servo brakes but not with freewheel version - unreliable Servo but 90's never no disks though.

With all these cars spares are easy to get although the engine and brakes are not as good as the later 80,95 & 100' & 110s which came after them.

I have a 1961 100 amongst other classic Rovers
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[roverdriver]

Phil has given a very clear run-down on the P4. IMHO a quality car that with a little TLC will run for ever.

We are lucky in Aus., that we do not have the rust problems as bad as you do in the UK, so the two 90's that my wife and I have are unrestored examples, but convey us quietly, comfortably and safely. They behave well in amongst modern traffic in built up areas as well as freeways (motorways) and country roads. They handle extremely well driven at a leisurely pace on unsealed roads too.

I would recommend owning one.
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[Rick]

Am I right in thinking that they're a bit prone to chassis rot at the back end in particular?

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[andycars]

You're quite right Rick - particular attention should be paid to the chassis where it sweeps over the axle.
There are of course other areas prone to the tin-worm; best to follow Phil's link to the P4 Forum and look at some of the threads on there. The photos of cars being restored give an indication of what to look for.
Best get one with a good interior and chromework or resto costs could far outweigh final value.
Really nice cars, though - must get my 100 back on the road!