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12 Six Light Saloon (1)_1_0065
********************************** Specifications Make: Rover Model: 12 - Six Light Saloon First Registration: 03.10.1938 (Thirty Eight) in the UK Original Registration: DAA 758 Chassis No: 911533 Engine No: 245537 Engine Capacity: 1496cm3 Body Color: Black / Cream General Remarks: - The original <Registration Book> is present (no V5) - The original registration number is present - The car still has the original engine - The car passed in May 2006, the Swiss Mot and was registered in Switzerland until after the sale date - The original color of the car is black but recently the sides have been painted cream (an Original color scheme) History: The car was imported into Switzerland on the 6th of September 1982. The history before that is unknown. The person who imported the car started a complete restoration but eventually ran out of money and was forced to stop the project. A few years later the car was bought by a Garage specializing in British Classics where it was stored in a warehouse hidden away. The current owner was looking for a British pre-war car to do a long distance rally. This particular Rover seemed to be a good choice as most of the parts were around and the state was clearly visible as the car was disassembled. As an experienced rally driver the owner specified in detail the modifications to be made during the ground up restoration. After having invested a substantial amount of money and time the car has been finished in May 2006. It was then driven from Switzerland to the Cotswolds and back for a run-in. In the 2400kms driven within one week (!) no substantial faults have been found. After that the car has been thoroughly checked and serviced. Extract of build specifications: - Long-range steel tank with large diameter drain plug instead of original tank - Lucas fuel filter and high performance fuel pump with pre installed spare - Telescopic shock-absorbers on front axle (In addition to standard suspension) - Recored radiator with fit high performance register and expansion tank - New spring leaves manufactured to highest specifications possible - New wheel bearings with waterproof grease - Complete gearbox overhaul - Freewheel replaced by overdrive - Complete engine overhaul - Starter motor overhaul - Dynamo replaced by alternator - Most of the components have been X-Rayed in order to find cracks - Storage box instead of back seats - High performance gel battery - Strong tow hooks in front and rear - Firewall in the back of the car - High performance reverses light - Additional H4 front lights with stone guards - Completely new loom with high spec material - Bright interior light - Instruments overhauled - Heater installed - Window washer installed - Two fire extinguishers installed Important
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