The P4 Rover, a true Classic Car.
13th August 2008

The History of the P4 Rover is well written on the web, (and in Books) and certainly needs no introduction from someone as unqualified as I am. One only has to look at the P4 Rover Drivers Guild website to see the model's impressive History. It is truly one of Englands finest Cars. I have long had a facination for them, and have always been captivated by their elegant and imposing appearance. I have owned four in my time, all of which have now passed on, but they gave me pleasure, and perhaps when the time is right, I shall be lucky enough to own another. Until then, I will keep photographing them, and adding their pictures to this collection. These photos were taken either at Rallies, or occasionally (where I have been lucky enough) out on the road. If you like me, appreciate a time when Britain had a wonderfull Motor Industry, then you will enjoy looking at these pictures, as much as I did taking them.

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944FOE belongs to the owner of Bank Top Garage in Billingham. It is yet to be fully restored.
944FOE belongs to the owner of Bank Top Garage in Billingham. It is yet to be fully restored.
 Ivory P4's are not that common, MVS416 was seen in Richmond around 2001.
Ivory P4's are not that common, MVS416 was seen in Richmond around 2001.
 Darlington registered 513HHN was seen at an event at the Beamish Museum in 1985.
Darlington registered 513HHN was seen at an event at the Beamish Museum in 1985.
 Rear view of 405BHO at Newcastle Railway Station. P4 Rovers tower over everything else in a car park, you'll never lose one!!
Rear view of 405BHO at Newcastle Railway Station. P4 Rovers tower over everything else in a car park, you'll never lose one!!
405BHO was seen in Newcastle Central Railway Station in 1998, I had come to see a Deltic on the ECML and this was in the car park.
405BHO was seen in Newcastle Central Railway Station in 1998, I had come to see a Deltic on the ECML and this was in the car park.
 I first photographed 5421ET when I saw it parked up on Wolviston High Street back in 1983. I only saw it the once until 2006, when a friend told me of it's existance in a shed behind the High Street. So we went round and took this picture of it. On Sunday 11th August as I was heading home on the A19, I passed it now fully restored and towing a Caravan. It looked absaloutley beautifull.
I first photographed 5421ET when I saw it parked up on Wolviston High Street back in 1983. I only saw it the once until 2006, when a friend told me of it's existance in a shed behind the High Street. So we went round and took this picture of it. On Sunday 11th August as I was heading home on the A19, I passed it now fully restored and towing a Caravan. It looked absaloutley beautifull.
 689WPG is seen at a very wet Fleetwood Transport Festival in the late 90's.
689WPG is seen at a very wet Fleetwood Transport Festival in the late 90's.
 XVL290 was seen at a Bus Rally at the Lincolnshire Transport Museum c1999.
XVL290 was seen at a Bus Rally at the Lincolnshire Transport Museum c1999.
8205HJ This turned up at the 500 Group's running day in 2006, so I just had to photograph it.
8205HJ This turned up at the 500 Group's running day in 2006, so I just had to photograph it.
 Another re-registered example seen at Showbus (Duxford) in 1999.
Another re-registered example seen at Showbus (Duxford) in 1999.
 4186WD at Fleetwood. It always rains here!
4186WD at Fleetwood. It always rains here!
 944FOE seen from the inside of Bank Top Garage in Billingham. in 2007.
944FOE seen from the inside of Bank Top Garage in Billingham. in 2007.
O/S view of 944FOE.
O/S view of 944FOE.
 N/S view of 944FOE at Billingham in 2007.
N/S view of 944FOE at Billingham in 2007.
 6400LV at yet another wet Fleetwood Rally!
6400LV at yet another wet Fleetwood Rally!
 6270MV seen at Seaburn in the late 90's, I have known this Car for several years, and was the first one that I saw upon moving to Tyneside in 1989.
6270MV seen at Seaburn in the late 90's, I have known this Car for several years, and was the first one that I saw upon moving to Tyneside in 1989.
5484UN at Fleetwood in the company of a Morris Oxford.
5484UN at Fleetwood in the company of a Morris Oxford.
 Rear view of DEC305 at Preston Park fire Engine Rally.
Rear view of DEC305 at Preston Park fire Engine Rally.
 MUJ574 at an unidentified Rally.
MUJ574 at an unidentified Rally.
 Re-registered GSV432 seen at Seaburn Rally 1998.
Re-registered GSV432 seen at Seaburn Rally 1998.
GAS688 seen in Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne during 2005.
GAS688 seen in Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne during 2005.
 GSV432 again at the Metro Centre Rally 1998.
GSV432 again at the Metro Centre Rally 1998.
 GAS688 seen outside my Mums house in Billingham in 2005.
GAS688 seen outside my Mums house in Billingham in 2005.
 HJM824 at Hull transport festival.
HJM824 at Hull transport festival.
UNX835 a Rover 60, on Station Road Billingham. This was the last of four that I owned.
UNX835 a Rover 60, on Station Road Billingham. This was the last of four that I owned.
 TTA484 a Rover 90 seen in Wallsend. This was another of the ones that I owned in the late 90's.
TTA484 a Rover 90 seen in Wallsend. This was another of the ones that I owned in the late 90's.
 This Rover P4 was converted to a mini Fire Engine, and was put on display at Peaseholme Park in Scarbrough for many years. I don't think it was an actual working appliance.
This Rover P4 was converted to a mini Fire Engine, and was put on display at Peaseholme Park in Scarbrough for many years. I don't think it was an actual working appliance.
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