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

Mon Feb 2 09:50:51 EST 2026

Geoff,
You could do some research on past online auction sales at 
https://www.classic.com/m/rover/p4/. Cars and Bids seems to be an 
obscure auction site compared to BAT and eBay, so it may not bring in 
the same bidding competition, but who knows.

A couple years ago, I had sold a completely frame-off restored 53 to 
California albeit with a non-original drivetrain for $10K. Having 
restored two 53's and about to finish a P5B, I can attest that 
mechanical parts, body and paint, and interior carpet/door panels/seats 
altogether very easily adds up to over $6000-8000 while doing all the 
work myself with zero (or negative!) labor compensation.

I know of 3 other 105's besides the two that Steve mentioned in New 
England. One is in NM, one in Colorado, and I have the same 58 105S 
serial 007 that I found in rural Texas last year that condition-wise is 
the polar opposite of the one currently up for sale and essentially 
worthless in need of a major investment to restore.

Jon

------ Original Message ------
>From "Steve Manwell via Rovernet" <rovernet at rovernet.org>
To rovernet at rovernet.org
Cc "Steve Manwell" <sman_mail at comcast.net>
Date 2/2/2026 8:03:15 AM
Subject Re: [Rovernet] 1958 Rover P4 105S for Sale - Cars & Bids

>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> 
>><mailto: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> 
>><mailto: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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