11th Mar, 2023 13:00
March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1975 Rover 2200 SC
*** NO RESERVE ***
Registration - LYF 792P
Chassis No - 47605231A
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
This very usable-looking automatic transmission 2200 SC is part of a deceased estate and being offered at No Reserve. It was first registered in December 1975 and has had 12 keepers to date, the most recent of whom acquired the Rover in 2017. Its black over white bodywork is matched to black upholstery and beige carpets. The fine-looking high-back front seats are understood to be from a more modern car, while those in the rear have been retrimmed to match. The vendor informs us that the SC is ‘very solid’ and ‘runs well’. The odometer currently indicates a credible but unwarranted total mileage of 80,863. A potentially rewarding lot, that’s one of only 87 automatic 2200 SCs remaining in the UK.
Designed in-house by Spen King, David Bache and Gordon Bashford and launched in 1963, Rover’s P6 model bristled with innovation and was rightly the winner of the first ever European Car of the Year Award. Its monocoque shell featured bolt-on panels, braking was by discs all-round and the steering by Marles worm and roller, while the fully independent suspension comprised a novel de Dion arrangement at the rear and an equally unique rocker system operating horizontally-mounted coil springs at the front. The car was initially powered by a 1978cc (hence the 2000 name) single OHC in-line four-cylinder unit of 104bhp. A slightly more powerful twin-carburettor version (the TC) joined the ranks in 1966, and was followed by the silky V8 model (3500) two years later. It was in 1973 that the capacity of the four-cylinder cars was increased to 2205cc, to minimise the drop in power resulting from new emission laws (especially in California), and the so-called 2200 SC and 2200 TC were born. Some 322,302 P6 Rovers of varying engine capacity were produced before the range was superseded by the SD1 in 1977.
In summary:
- Entered from a deceased estate and being sold at No Reserve
- Features more modern high-back front seats
- One of only 87 2200 SC autos remaining in the UK
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Registration - LYF 792P
Chassis No - 47605231A
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
This very usable-looking automatic transmission 2200 SC is part of a deceased estate and being offered at No Reserve. It was first registered in December 1975 and has had 12 keepers to date, the most recent of whom acquired the Rover in 2017. Its black over white bodywork is matched to black upholstery and beige carpets. The fine-looking high-back front seats are understood to be from a more modern car, while those in the rear have been retrimmed to match. The vendor informs us that the SC is ‘very solid’ and ‘runs well’. The odometer currently indicates a credible but unwarranted total mileage of 80,863. A potentially rewarding lot, that’s one of only 87 automatic 2200 SCs remaining in the UK.
Designed in-house by Spen King, David Bache and Gordon Bashford and launched in 1963, Rover’s P6 model bristled with innovation and was rightly the winner of the first ever European Car of the Year Award. Its monocoque shell featured bolt-on panels, braking was by discs all-round and the steering by Marles worm and roller, while the fully independent suspension comprised a novel de Dion arrangement at the rear and an equally unique rocker system operating horizontally-mounted coil springs at the front. The car was initially powered by a 1978cc (hence the 2000 name) single OHC in-line four-cylinder unit of 104bhp. A slightly more powerful twin-carburettor version (the TC) joined the ranks in 1966, and was followed by the silky V8 model (3500) two years later. It was in 1973 that the capacity of the four-cylinder cars was increased to 2205cc, to minimise the drop in power resulting from new emission laws (especially in California), and the so-called 2200 SC and 2200 TC were born. Some 322,302 P6 Rovers of varying engine capacity were produced before the range was superseded by the SD1 in 1977.
In summary:
- Entered from a deceased estate and being sold at No Reserve
- Features more modern high-back front seats
- One of only 87 2200 SC autos remaining in the UK
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 11th Mar, 2023
Our March auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). Mavericks, 8 Moyston Road Business Park, Llannerch-y-Môr, Holywell, CH8 9DQ
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 10th March 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 11th March 9am - 1pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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