Rover 90 P4 1958 - Bradley James Classics

[@21stcenturyozman20]

In the mid-70s I had a 1956 Rover 90 (with freewheel) as a daily and long-distance driver. I loved that old auntie! Once it got up to top speed (90 mph in the right conditions) it would stay there and just purr along all day. It covered 512K *miles* before a blown head gasket signalled its retirement. The only trouble it ever gave was caused by Lucas the Prince of Darkness who would summarily douse the lights or the spark at an inconvenient moment. I also owned other P4s: a 75, 100, 105R, 110, followed by three P5s. I fantasised about building a replica Rover Jet 1 from the many P4 body spares I had in the backyard - but there was a wife in those days and she had other ideas. LOL

[@zacharyspinks6207]

A Nice Looking Classic Car!

[@chumleywarner7245]

Had one in the 60s cost me 50 quid ,great drive loved it..!!

[@sidneythomasparker121]

Absolutely beautiful

[@mr-wx3lv]

That red stripe down the side really makes it look cool.

[@nigelsandeman2642]

My dad had a105s from 1957, but had a 1964 B plate. It was grey, AES924B. Loved it.

[@hectordanielcarvalho2809]

You forgot to let us hear the wonderful unique sound of Rover 90 engine !

[@peterhodes6708]

Bought 2 of these in the mid 70,s (Paid £60 for each one!!) Both 1958 Rover90 , neither fitted with Freewheel. Drove across Holland & Germany in 1975 in UFG266 , never missed a beat. Only 21 mpg i remember!!

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Opps I refer to the car as a P5 early on....of course I mean P4!

[@petercrooks3461]

Bradley James Classics why do you refer to it as being automatic when the video clearly shows a clutch pedal and manual gear change?

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Peter Crooks - this is a mystery I can’t possibly explain.....perhaps I was having a nervous breakdown at the time of the recording?

[@nickeldridge9454]

+Bradley James Classics : Regarding an 'X' in the registration number ... in 1968 I owned a Rover 105S (very similar looking car, also black/red interior) ... the Reg. number was TXN521 which was a standard London County Council registration in that period. My 105S was first registered in 1959 so only nine years old when I had it.

[@frankbarrow7210]

I had a p4. Burned more oil than petrol! A beautiful car.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

frank barrow - a peach of an engine that deserved to fixed in your case!....an easy engine to work on too. I think people just endure the high oil consumption...when really they need a few valve stem oil seals

[@teleroylichtenstein]

Beauty

[@ianjarrett2724]

You inadvertently introduce this as a P5. It is infact a P4. Sure a minor error, otherwise thanks for sharing a great video.

[@tombrehony6277]

Great looking car, also a very good video. Why the bitchy comments...

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

She was a pleasure to have around Tom. A real pride and joy car…..sadly lots of people only ever want to find fault, maybe it brings them lots of pleasure. I personally just feel sorry for people who do this.

[@jallan9578]

Just how large IS Jay Leno's garage?

[@performancedownunder5773]

Think Uxbridge for the number plate.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

I recall it’s a West Country plate....I always thought it meant unexploded bomb (UXB)

[@garypritchard6070]

why is the car sitting up so high on the front ?

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

They all tended to actually

[@brianmcgregor4218]

Is it still for sale and how much

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Brian McGregor - hello, sorry this is long gone I’m afraid

[@brianmcgregor4218]

Bradley James Classics thanks, had a 95 many years ago, would love a decent one again

[@patriciawharfe220]

This certainly looks a lovely car, but it has a later ie 100 grill, and those wheels look like later ones made for disc brakes, which just spoils the look. I would also disagree about those tyres; cross plies suit a P4 much better in my opinion.. A lovely car nonetheless.

[@waltertaljaard1488]

Siegfried Farnon's automobile.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Walter Taljaard - you could be him :-)

[@waltertaljaard1488]

That's what my wife says....:). However, not a vet, but a retired minister and not British, but Dutch./ South African. Unfortunately, due to sickness no longer capable to drive cars with a gear shift. Drive a Saab 2.3 T(love that car) with an automatic and cruise control and these 2 items are absolutely required for me.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Hi Walter, the Saab 2.3T is a fine engine and i love that boost!....if you are ever passing through Southern England, i will take you for a drive in one of my Rovers!

[@waltertaljaard1488]

Thank you for the offer. Know the UK quite well, since my mrs for 35 yrs comes from Glasgow. But have to crawl around on crutches or in a wheelchair these days (reason why automatic and cruise are a must), so the only way to travel for me over longer distances actually is my Saab 95, which has been my loyal and reliable companion for the past 7 yrs.

[@Malcolm701]

Rover 90 P5?

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Well spotted…..just making sure my audience is awake :-)

[@caleblindley7142]

You could have started the engine.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

stav slack - it's true I could have.

[@stephanblack4558]

Open the hood and trunk man.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Stephan Black - what’s a trunk?....surely this is a part of an elephant?

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Stephan Black - what’s a hood?.....is this an item of clothing worn by the grim reaper?

[@Zilatran]

Thing looks like the fat controller's car

[@thrunsguinneabottle3066]

That red line along the sides is horrible.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Thruns Guinneabottle how kind of you to say.....always nice to get positive feedback

[@simonwilliams5427]

The arm rests on the rear doors are on the wrong way. They need to be changed.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

they need to be changed?........quire a comment Simon

[@allanarmstrong4333]

The seats look like ambla to me. Should be leather. If its worth doing. Do it right. Cutting corners.

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

I would agree with you if you were correct. Surely you must feel a little embarrassed making these sorts of statements? Sometimes it’s much better to say nothing, than say something thats wrong? This car didn’t have any corners cut whatsoever, it was owned by a true gentleman who is no longer with us. He would have laughed at your attempt to rubbish his car too.

[@paulparsons4003]

Horrible red coachline!

[@bradleyjamesclassics]

Paul Parsons - thanks for the input.....