Details
1908 ROVER 8HP TWO SEATER
Restoration project
Engine: single cylinder water-cooled 4½ x 5 ins. bore and stroke, 1,030cc, mechanical valves, Rover carburettor, coil ignition; Gearbox: three speed and reverse, single-plate clutch, shaft-drive to bevel back axle; steel 'backbone' chassis; Suspension: transverse semi-elliptic spring to the front, semi-elliptic springsto the rear; Brakes: camshaft and rear wheel brakes; wooden artillery wheels. Right hand drive.
This Rover represents a similar project to the former lot having begun restoration some time ago and then later been abandoned.
restoration some time ago and then later been abandoned.
Restoration project
Engine: single cylinder water-cooled 4½ x 5 ins. bore and stroke, 1,030cc, mechanical valves, Rover carburettor, coil ignition; Gearbox: three speed and reverse, single-plate clutch, shaft-drive to bevel back axle; steel 'backbone' chassis; Suspension: transverse semi-elliptic spring to the front, semi-elliptic springsto the rear; Brakes: camshaft and rear wheel brakes; wooden artillery wheels. Right hand drive.
This Rover represents a similar project to the former lot having begun restoration some time ago and then later been abandoned.
restoration some time ago and then later been abandoned.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.