[Rovernet] 1958 Rover P4 105S for Sale - Cars & Bids

[Steve Manwell]

Hi Geoff,

It's hard to put a value on a Rover in any case, especially so today 
with classic car values generally lower, and also not being familiar 
with this particular car, not looking at it up close, not knowing how it 
runs and drives, etc.

With that disclaimer, here are some thoughts:  $5000 to $6000 seems 
possible in an on-line auction situation based on some recent Rover 
sales on BAT, though these are mostly P6s.  This 105S is is much rarer 
than any P6, but there may not be as many people that know they want a 
P4.  The rust-free or mostly rust-free chassis and body, good chrome, 
good chrome and driver condition mean it should sell for more than 
project car money.  You won't see another one at the local British car 
show -- I only know of two other 4-speed/OD 105's, and they are in New 
England.

Maybe it could be worth $10,000, but that seems unlikely unless several 
people keep bidding because they want it in what amounts to a wholesale 
auction.  Several things limit value:  the paint looks very presentable, 
but some of the photos show orange peal, overs-spray, chips, etc.  The 
interior was re-done pretty well, but it lost some of the original 
detail and now needs some repairs.  Not much is known about the service 
history -- a few specific brake repairs are mentioned, but it could need 
a more thorough brake system rebuild.  There are no photos of the 
exhaust system other than the tail pipe, which looks like the original 
bigger bore size on the 105 and 110.  The tires are much too wide, so 
the steering probably will be quite heavy.   Nothing suggests it needs 
major restoration, but it likely needs some time and money spent on 
re-commissioning and improvements.

Steve


On 2/1/2026 7:32 PM, GeffMcCarthy via Rovernet wrote:
>
> Bid currently $3100. Ends tomorrow.  I might bid. What do you think 
> this P4 is really worth, please?
>
> Geoffrey W. McCarthy MD MBA DipAvMed Col USAFMC (ret)
>
> 677 NW Melinda Ave
>
> Portland OR 97210
>
> 503-799-3809 (m)
>
> *From:*Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> *On Behalf Of *Steve 
> Manwell via Rovernet
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 31, 2026 12:17
> *To:* rovernet at rovernet.org
> *Cc:* Steve Manwell <sman_mail at comcast.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Rovernet] 1958 Rover P4 105S for Sale - Cars & Bids
>
> Hi Jon,
>
> I'm glad its on the other side of the continent to make it less 
> tempting to me!  One couldn't do much restoration on another one for 
> the current bid plus shipping.
>
> It looks to be in good condition overall.  Seems like it would be a 
> good driver needing limited repairs and improvements.
>
> I've had a good driver-condition 100 for years, and my grandfather's 
> 1964 110 awaits restoration.
>
> Steve Manwell
>
> On 1/27/2026 8:50 AM, Jon Stanley via Rovernet wrote:
>
>     Hello Rover fans,
>
>     This nice 58 105S came up for auction yesterday, located in
>     California:
>     https://carsandbids.com/auctions/35dERzlj/1958-rover-p4-105s
>
>     It is serial 005 of only 148 LHD exports made of this year/model.
>     Tempting because I have the same 58 105S, serial 007 that I
>     rescued out of rural central Texas that needs a ton of work to get
>     operational and look as good.
>
>     Jon
>
>
>
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