1936 Rover 12 Tourer

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 13000 - 17000 Registration No: MJ 9848 Chassis No: 641528 MOT: Exempt � Understood to be just 1 former keeper � Recently complete from a 10 year restoration � Displaying a highly credible 49,750 miles from new � Finished in Honeysuckle over maroon with red leather interior � Matching engine and chassis numbers The Rover 12 was a name given to several medium sized family cars from the British Rover car company between 1905 and 1948. The first Rover 12 was the third car the company made and was launched in 1905. It had a four cylinder, water cooled, side valve, monobloc engine of 1767 cc. In August 1933 the all new 12 was launched as part of the new range introduced by the Wilks brothers. It had a new 1496 cc, four-cylinder engine producing 53 bhp. The chassis was also new but based on the one seen on the 1933 Speed Pilot being "underslung" going under the rear axle. The four-speed transmission featured a freewheel mechanism with conventional suspension with rigid axles and half elliptic leaf springs all round. Acquired in 2013 by the current mechanic owner as a barn find in need of total restoration, the work would take eleven years to complete with the goal of using it for his grand-daughter's wedding. Completed in 2024 it now registers a highly credible 49,750 miles on its odometer and boasts matching chassis and engine numbers. During the restoration the coachwork colour was changed from black to the more vibrant current combination of honeysuckle over maroon exterior which complements the rich red leather interior and trimmed steering wheel. The driving experience benefits from the fitment of telescopic shocks to improve ride quality and the car boasts a more free-flowing exhaust which sounds fantastic. MJ 9848 retains its original gearbox and engine which were refreshed during the restoration.