4.6 V8 Rover P6 FINALLY goes for a drive (maybe it doesnt hate me now?) With Auxito AJ01 jump pack

The P6 was introduced in 1963 my year of birth and was the first car of the year in 1964. I have loved them all my life. They are a true classic and still up to being driven in modern traffic.

Like so many others I have watched your struggles with the 4.6 V8 over a number of years, and your patience and skills have been something to see. Many, many congratulations Matt for getting this out on the road after some many ups and downs. Top work!

You must be Rover the moon with the progress on this. 😎

Just sold my Sc430 due to practicalities. It had a lovely V8 4.3 engine, being circa 2005 there was the benefit of electronic ignition and VVti, but not burdened with too many computers. With alloy block and heads with regular oil changes apparently they can do 500,000 miles. Cited as lightweight, compact, powerful, smooth and reliable I think it represents the sweet sipt in engine development. Developing almost 300hp and over 300 lbs of torque (without any turbos) it was fitted with a six speed auto giving 25 mpg overall and never gave me any trouble. Toyota certainly knew how to build them back in the day.

Had one of these many years ago. A P6 2000. The main thing to watch out for is the steering idler - which if broken was impossible to source a replacement. The suspension on these vehicles is quite unique. The rear drive diff is mounted to the car body and there's a split de-dion at the rear. The rear disk brakes are inboard next to the diff for better cooling, so the rear wheels won't get hot if there is brake drag. Due to the inboard disk brakes design, there is considerable stress on the the half shafts' crosses (universal joints) which periodically used to break - often making the clunking noises you describe and if left to their own will ultimately destroy the half shaft or the coupling joint. Back then crosses were easily available and it was a broken steering idler that finally forced me to scrap the car due to road test failure.

Congratulations! My understanding on the design of the front suspension, was to allow for the fitment of the gas turbine that Rover were developing. I could be wrong, but this was passed on to me by my Dad who owned HDP 994E, a P6 2000, made in 1967, the year I was born.

That car is just awesome, it looks kind of evil with no front grill and red steel wheels and that gorgeous black paint, so tempted to make an offer you can't refuse (or is that an offer I can't afford), Beautiful car Matt, please keep it, you have worked hard and earnt it, the P6 is probably the best car that came out of the UK and that one is astonishing, why couldn't the BMW/Rover group have gone down the P6 retro route, a reimagining of the P6 would be incredible, anyway, sorry to be gushing...enjoy :)

I did a happy dance for you too! So glad to see the old girl alive and kicking again! Such a fabulous car ❤ that was a special moment with you driving down that lane in a P6 again! Great video Matt

I agree with your wanting to change it to a manual box. My dad had a 1972 P6 with an auto box but one day I was with him when he test drive a 3500S manual and it was basically terrifying!

The red steels on a black P6 work extremely well. A real 'thumbnail' car if you get what I mean. Congratulations Matt, well deserved and so cool.

That car is begging for some minilites ❤. Congratulations 🎉

Love the P6s. I had a 1966 and the last was a 1971 2000 TC which I drove across the United States in the late 70's. They weren't imported into the US. So many strange looks. Many thought it was Russian. Sunshine Coast BC Canada

Nice chap is Matt with a collection of cars many people wouldn't look at, but with his personality and style of videos you definitely look forward to the next one

Yay, it drives, it runs, it burbles. It's a P6B. Fantastic, it was looking doubtful it was going to go, but it does and what a machine. Great work Mat, enjoy!

I think the P6 does not want to let the 75 go. And now as the 75 seems to stay longer with you than expected the world is fine again for the P6...

Always a great moment when we can drive a car after a lot of hard work down to get it back in the road. Well done Matt, it’s a great achievement and you overcome all challenges with the P6. Looking forward to see it in the flesh one day

Touching formica ! No longer a broken Rover.Brilliant Matt,ain't it absolutley lovely

Success! One less project. Well done Matt, on with the next ones...

Congratulations on getting it done 😊

My dad had a very late 3500S. Fitted an SD1 5 speed manual box into it. Along with a customised prop shaft. Made quite the difference at cruising speed compared to the original 4 speed box. Even got a mile or 2 better economy.