When in 1973 the production of government limousines-barge “Rover P5” stopped, it turned out that there was simply nothing to replace them. In the 1970s, cars were not produced in Britain that could at least somehow compete with Rover P5, which was distinguished by chic and at the same time modest dignity. Some instances of Rover P5 still traveled when Margaret Thatcher, who had been at the post of Prime Minister, moved to Daunning Street, as many as 11 years old.
The latest, elderly Rovers P5 were protected as the apple of an eye until the 1980s and went to them only in exceptional cases. Over the years, photographs of senior government officials who were sitting at Rover P5 invariably adorned government messages and articles about important visits – to parliament, in the Buckingham Palace or on Dauning Street, 10. For Harold Wilson, who smoked the phone, even a special ashtray was made in the cabin.
Even the queen rode on the Rover P5, equipped with an engine with a volume of 3.5 liters. The British said that it was her favorite car and that she often drives it around Vindzor Castle herself.
For the middle class, the P5 model, the post -war models began with the number “5” – with a separate “P4” chassis and a three -liter engine developed in 1958, was associated with the highest chic of the automotive industry itself, with Rolls -Royis itself. The modern and at the same time strictly traditional form of the car was developed by David Bach, the interior of the car was trimmed with African cherry, the floor was covered with dense and thick stunning beauty with a carpet. Wherever you can, used magnificent skin. It was a kind of living room of the time of King Edward on wheels. It is not surprising that she liked the power of the emerging 1960s. At first, no one bothered that the engine power with a volume of three liters, production of 1962, was slightly small, but gradually buyers began to express discontent. Finally, in 1966, the V-shaped eight-cylinder engine from Buik was installed on Rover.
This engine with a power of 184 liters. With. (the three -liter engine of Rover had a power of 134 liters. With.) Placed well under the hood of the P5 model. With him, the majestic Lando, who was called “P5 3.5” in 1967, gained new speed and new breathing.
Suddenly everyone realized that “P5” should be just like that. The Rover company installed a reasonable price on the model, and sales took off immediately. The factories did not have time to saturate the market with cars that everyone wanted to have.
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