Come for a drive with me in my 1968 Rover P5b saloon and I'll give you my impressions of what it's like to drive this classic British car.
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@malcolmgay22065 ай бұрын
Another great film that was informative Thank you
@monumentstosuffering29954 жыл бұрын
It's a serene car to be seen and admired wafting along. The claret ? colour is sublime. A work of engineering art. Lovely stuff.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. The official colour name is 'Bordeaux red'.
@marcusburton21154 жыл бұрын
A beautiful car, Rover’s finest bar far. A great video, very enjoyable. Thank you.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@wightangel4 жыл бұрын
My favourite car of all time. Second is the Humber Snipes.
@nigelclarke483 жыл бұрын
I have a Humber Super Snipe Series V in a very similar colour
@Mrandrew77774 жыл бұрын
Like in the movie with Roger Moore "The Man who haunted himself" in 1970. The same colour, the same car, even very similar shadows when the car entering the greenery of wood. By my opinion on of the most successful and beautiful cars not only in Britain
@OzBloke4 жыл бұрын
Well described - leaves modern cars well and truly in the ‘appliance’ class! 😎
@bighands693 жыл бұрын
Modern cars are nothing more than government designed cars. The auto industry has not say in the matter and many of them have lost their independence decades ago and are not innovative anymore.
@pauldavies94642 жыл бұрын
Just bought a coupe in the same colour but not so cared for as yours, I like the videos as it gives you an idea of how my car should be one day. I just need to get it running now as it's been sat since 2004.
@rjkka72604 жыл бұрын
Beauty !!!! My dad had one. In total he had 6 Rovers. Not many dutch poeple can say that.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Your Dad was clearly a man of good taste.
@rjkka72604 жыл бұрын
@@tarabordeaux1968 yes and you know what he had 6 Rover cars: from 1954 - 1973
@stu111884 жыл бұрын
Some lovely scenery, perfect place to drive such a beautiful car.
@helenloughton24184 жыл бұрын
Best favourite rover car ever .then I like jag mk2 then triumph stag and not forgetting dolomite sprint what a car.
@KJM.725 жыл бұрын
Another enjoyable vlog and a proud owner and rightly so class motor car 👍
@tarabordeaux19685 жыл бұрын
Many thanks again, Kevin.
@33rasputin3 жыл бұрын
A beauty, the colour is just fine. I once had a P5 Coupé, later a P6 2000TC and finally a P5B - for 16 years, in Mondsee (!), which I - regrettably - sold to the wrong person. A very enjoyable car !
@highdownmartin4 жыл бұрын
I have absolutely no recollection of feeling the the steering was too light in my 3 litre coupe. But I had come from a FX4 black cab and went to another Rover, series one Landy. My p5 was LOVELY and I’d jump at the chance to drive another. A very stately car. Good for the ton but impressive at 20 mph. I loved the horn ring particularly!
@General.Longstreet4 жыл бұрын
Simply stunning!
@marshmarshall46194 жыл бұрын
I ran one of these fabulous cars (a 1973 P5B Coupé) as my daily mode of transport for over 8 years in the 1980s/90s - As regards the steering - Yes it was very light - But that required a totally different technique on the part of the driver - Fingertip steering - Literally !!! - It really isn't necessary to grip the wheel as one would in a contemporary car with a smaller wheel (and as I see you are doing) - The steering wheel is HUGE and all it requires is light touches from your fingertips to guide it - A great car for the point & squirt technique which was lots of fun, especially accompanied by the "music" from that great V8 - Very thirsty of course - But it had lots of admirers everywhere I drove it - Lovely memories...
@poodumrover13 жыл бұрын
I would hold the wheel on mine right hand at 2 oclock and left at 7 going through the corners . . yes agreed a light feel with only small inputs from driver . .
@peterriggall6204 жыл бұрын
This could be a Rover add from the era of the car. Excellent. Really enjoyed the drive.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it.
@theaylesburycyclist87565 жыл бұрын
An absolutely gorgeous car....👌Cheers for uploading.🙂
@tarabordeaux19685 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir.
@richardhoulton40165 жыл бұрын
I had one for a couple of years in the late 70s (black with burgundy interior). This brought back some memories. It was a decent relaxed touring car and would sit on 80-90mph all day (albeit sucking down quite a lot of fuel). I hear you on the steering though. If you did try to hustle it, the steering actually couldn’t keep up and, in quick transitions, you’d actually get a delay. Anyhow, the car was not meant to be driven like that...and it was wise not to try. And yeah...my steering leaked slightly, even after a rebuild. Only car I’ve owned where you checked the oil and power steering fluid at the same time. But...it was a lovely old thing and they doesn’t build them like that anymore.
@clivehaynes21833 жыл бұрын
With regard to the light steering you could probably reduce the pressure on the pressure relief valve which would slightly heavier steering and less pressure on the steering box and seals. Great car.
@tarabordeaux19683 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@christophernewman502711 ай бұрын
Many thanks for this, Andrew. I've hankered after one of these for years... Could you tell me, please, what music were you using? It wasn't, by any chance, from "The Man Who Haunted Himself" was it? Subbed.
@normanrhone27914 жыл бұрын
Absolutely lovely. Thanks very much.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir.
@Steve-GM0HUU2 жыл бұрын
👍 Thanks for video. Beautiful car and a true British classic. One minor correction, the Rover P6 had worm-and-roller steering rather than rack-and-pinion.
@tarabordeaux19682 жыл бұрын
Noted.
@garethpeters58103 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing car
@tarabordeaux19683 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Gareth!
@sevesellors28318 ай бұрын
Beautiful car along with the P6 my favourite cars the poor man’s Royce.
@samconibear35068 ай бұрын
Wouldn't have thought a car would have power steering at that age. Looks pretty good to drive
@jimbrown20443 жыл бұрын
saw a P5B coupe yesterday in Glasgow.....nice condition,dark blue,K reg.
@armjos14 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car
@robertcambareri10283 жыл бұрын
A great video of a great car. I really enjoyed this.
@tarabordeaux19683 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Robert.
@robertjones79993 жыл бұрын
Brilliant car I had one and several P6s 👍💎
@kurtsteiner83844 жыл бұрын
I remember these cars. Later replaced by the 2000 type rover. These were good vehicles.
@mattcollier59574 жыл бұрын
Best Rover built, best looking, better engine than us English could ever produce, thats because its a Buick engine (GM ) from America, stood the test of time and wouldnt break down or leak like our British Leyland Shit we produced, the Buick engine made this car sell.
@stephenmcbrearty14 күн бұрын
please remember the buick engine was re engineered by Rover,to suit the car. not many parts of the original buick engine will fit the rovers re-engineered motor. i own one and agree the steering is a bit too light,but still a cracking car.
@lazycalm414 жыл бұрын
Faults aside, re: Steering and leaks etc, I still want one and have done for years. Admiralty Blue with a light grey roof on a B Coupe please!
@bextar63654 жыл бұрын
Put a restrictor in the pwr steering line to slow down the flow of oil ..
@beaufighter2454 жыл бұрын
My choice too for when I retire, something I've promised myself as the coupe is a beautiful car especially in the blue.
@minutepapillon50602 жыл бұрын
Quel bonheur cette vidéo c'est si apaisant :)
@marknelson59295 жыл бұрын
G'day from Oz once again. Most enjoyable vid as usual. Your comment on the weight of the power steering in a P5B took me back to my UK days in the 1990s with my mate in his P5B Coupe and saloons. We regularly drove from London to Derby to have them serviced etc due to a particular garage owners long standing and amazing understanding of the P5/P5B cars - he's still in business. Nevertheless I found the steering incredibly light on the P5B on these trips, but quite different on the 3-Litre P5, the system the P5 was designed for. Rover fundamentally cut costs with the P5B, simply dropping in the alloy V8 into the 3-Litre body shell. The weight of the 3-Litre engine versus the alloy V8 affected the power steering feel, so it's understandable why the issue is there. As to your comment about the power steering system in the P6B, you mention 'rack-and-pinion' just to be sure this steering rack was never used in the P6/P6B and as to the power steering itself it was offered for both auto and manual V8s as an option. Considering the number of both types I've driven I still prefer non-power assisted P6Bs. All the best.
@bighands693 жыл бұрын
Cars of that era were lighter and were more for cruising today they are about Dynamic driving which is an excuse for horrible drive.
@transitpassenger39485 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, it’s incomparable British Classics! I wonder if spoke wheels are suitable for it?
@tarabordeaux19685 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. The car is fitted with its original non-spoke 'Rostyle' wheels.
@velocettektt4 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Thanks. I have a P2 Rover 12 which of course is a world away but nevertheless you can see in it Rover's design ambitions which, perhaps, reached its peak in the P5. I once drove, in the 1960s, a friends early P5 with the 3 litre engine. I thought it a wonderful car and the memory is with me still.
@roversteve535 жыл бұрын
Lovely car, I had a 67 coupe for 16 years until it was stolen and never found, As to the steering box leaking half the rebuild ones leak straight away, Having had classic Range rovers now for almost 30 years, I wonder if anyone has tried to convert a 3 or 4 bolt RRC box to fit a P5B they are very similar in size and shape but have a good feel and don't leak until quite high mileage. I do so miss my P5B.( but still love my RRC ).
@rovercoupe71044 жыл бұрын
My MG Midget 1500 was stolen. I now have a 1960 Sprite. M.
@poodumrover13 жыл бұрын
I might see if RRC box fits on mine !
@captscarlet174 жыл бұрын
What a classic!!!😊😊😊😊
@alfredjudah242 жыл бұрын
Why were you driving on the right side of the road in some places and left side in others?
@grahamt334 жыл бұрын
I know that you may be a bit biased [!] ifyou were forced to choose which would you want -6 cylinder or v8 ?
@RufusT94 жыл бұрын
what's the rather apposite groovy 60's type soundtrack? Doesn't work on Shazam.
@davidmg19254 жыл бұрын
Great you keep this beauty in such great cond. What the t op gear ratio 18/19/20 mph/1000 rpm?
@sofageek4 жыл бұрын
Love the car my uncle had one when I was a kid have you tried fitting steering stops to prevent the wheels turning too much to left or right I'm sure that helped with his steering leak.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
I saw steering stops being fitted to one of these cars on a TV car show ('Wheeler Dealers'), but I didn't like the look of them. I understand the owner later removed them,
@rovercoupe71044 жыл бұрын
When driving a Rover one needs to wear an elegant, understated suit. M.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Rover Coupe Absolutely! I’ll have to get my bowler hat out too 😉
@rovercoupe71044 жыл бұрын
I have owned various modern Rovers since the late 1990s. I like to get my 75 washed and drive to church the next day in my Alfred Brown suit and Loakes. I see my 75 as a modern classic. I would love to own a P5, but I don’t have the money or space. I particularly liked your video because I always wanted to know the role of the various buttons. I own a 1960 Sprite. M.
@waltertaljaard1488 Жыл бұрын
It packs a surprising amount of 'umpf' for such a big, heavy and old car. At least it did when I had the privilige of hiring and driving one. And that's coming from a Saab 9-5 turbo driver.
@classicjalopy4 жыл бұрын
nice video, as well as the other one on the interior.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir.
@danielball75954 жыл бұрын
Another great video thanks, you've got a gorgeous Rover P5. Is the colour Aubergine? As it looks great. What sort of reaction does it get in Austria?
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Thanks again. The colour is officially known as 'Bordeaux Red'. Normally local reaction is first confusion, because they are rare here, and then faint recognition and sagely nods when they learn its a Rover.
@marclaw45114 жыл бұрын
As seen in the film The man who haunted himself staring Roger Moore.
@TheHorsebox24 жыл бұрын
Ah, yes. Love that movie. 1970, I think.
@TheHorsebox24 жыл бұрын
@ian ball Gosh, I can't remember. Certain Lotus models had pop up headlights. And some kit cars too. Maybe someone can help us out.
@petyrkowalski98874 жыл бұрын
And dont forget his alter ego with the Maserati 3500GT
@timbunker45293 жыл бұрын
Yes, I had a very nice Mercedes from 1979. Same steering issues on motorways it was terrifying. The power steering was too light. It had no feel whatsoever, almost as if the steering wheel wasn't connected to the wheels. I really if I'd kept it modified the steering to a more modern variable system.
@briantitchener48292 жыл бұрын
Only ever rode in a P5b the once, -- years ago as a passenger at a steady illegal 100 mph (160 kph) on the motorway, sat serenely in a lovely large very comfy leather seat. Wish cars were made like this today. Most modern cars are all for 'handling' accompanied by an uncomfortable jittery ride and over-firm suspension. Shame really. There must be a market out there for a comfortable car. I reckon manufacturers have missed a trick.
@franzelias53688 ай бұрын
Persistant power steering leaks is why my father sold his 1969 P5B. He can't have got much for it because it was replaced by a 1974 Hillman Hunter. Arrgh!
@franzelias53688 ай бұрын
And on a trip from Whanganui to Wellington (New Zealand) one Sunday night, at 90mph wind noise was not excessive. By far the loudest noise was induction roar
@petyrkowalski98874 жыл бұрын
I wonder if some of the ride quality is down to high side wall tyres as opposed to modern low profile?
@bighands693 жыл бұрын
The suspension of modern cars are not designed for comfort. They are designed to meet international and government regulations. Governments have put so much emphasis on engines and emissions that cars have become very expensive and have not truly had innovation in the last 40 years. Manufacturers spend so much resources trying to chase government regulations that they do not have anything remaining for innovation.
@samuelvaughan59724 жыл бұрын
I dreamt of having the coupe in the blue colour.
@JS.4363 жыл бұрын
Please, where's the music from?
@Mariazellerbahn2 жыл бұрын
My old man had four Rover P5B's and not one of them had heated seats.
@paullacey29993 жыл бұрын
Proper Rover.Were still used as govt staff car in the UK for donkeys years....
@patrickthomas10354 жыл бұрын
At high speed it drove better without the power steering , I used to remove the belt , PS i owned 4 of them ....
@OzBloke4 жыл бұрын
Do you use a valve lubricant in you fuel?
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Oz Bloke. I don’t use that in my fuel.
@shawnhayden14762 жыл бұрын
Did you put in hardened valve seats?
@bobeden50273 жыл бұрын
A true classic, hey?
@paulpan25534 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car and beautiful wife
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir.
@TheHoipoloi4 жыл бұрын
13:54 Just wondering why you turned right here.
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
It's the road that leads back to the church, the tree lined one I drive out of at the beginning.
@TheHoipoloi4 жыл бұрын
@@tarabordeaux1968 It's the 'No right turn' sign that fooled me.
@essexpeter61163 жыл бұрын
Lovely!Your modern car will no doubt be sitting on lower profile tyres which give a crap ride.
@calummorris28733 жыл бұрын
My grandfather' had one untill Margret Thatcher had one he got rid of it asap went of rover after that
@gerrywhelan74264 жыл бұрын
Try shutting the window to avoid wind noise!!
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
Believe me, it makes no difference!
@tomblack69724 жыл бұрын
Shouldn’t you be driving on the left side of the street?
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
I'm driving in Austria.
@tomblack69724 жыл бұрын
@@tarabordeaux1968, This is really bizarre. A Brit with a French name living in Austria. Do you ever have identity chrises?
@tarabordeaux19684 жыл бұрын
@@tomblack6972 Tara is the car and bordeaux is its official colour. My name's Andrew....I think.
@tomblack69724 жыл бұрын
Tara Bordeaux, I have a son named Andrew. He’s also a great fellow!