1937 Rover Series 12
1937 Rover Series 12 four-door saloon, Car No. 711726, confirmed 1937 manufacture by The Rover Co. Ltd, Coventry. Finished in British Racing Green with black fabric roof section. Rear-wheel drive, powered by a 1.5-litre inline-four overhead-valve petrol engine, four-speed manual gearbox with freewheel mechanism. Odometer indicating 61,623 miles. Seating for four. UK registration plate BFU 342 retained in boot. Located in Carrara, QLD.
Description / Overview:
This is a genuine pre-war British survivor with outstanding provenance, and the documentation alone makes it worth a serious look. The lot comes with the original Rover Master Spare Parts List covering the Ten and Twelve series from 1934 to 1940, two full lever-arch binders of maintenance notes (one labelled "Rover 12 Maintenance Notes"), a Rover Car Club of Australia album, Queensland safety certificates, and original historical photographs. Car No. 711726 falls squarely in the 1937 Rover Twelve production run (series commencing at 711001) and is confirmed definitively by the factory manufacturer plate still riveted in the engine bay. The UK registration BFU 342 confirms British import history. The RACQ 50-year membership badge on the grille tells you this car spent decades in Queensland hands.
The cabin is a genuine highlight. The figured walnut timber dashboard is in remarkably good condition, the full set of Jaeger instruments is original and complete (speedometer, clock, oil pressure gauge, petrol and oil gauge, ammeter), the Rover-branded pedal pads are a wonderful detail, and the manual advance/retard control on the steering column hub and freewheel engagement knob on the dash are both present and intact. Lucas ignition, fog lamp switch, original four-spoke wheel. The leather upholstery is well-worn and cracked on the driver seat cushion as you would expect after 87 years, but the rear seat is in noticeably better condition and the door cards and timber cappings are tidy throughout.
The lot includes a complete spare engine block on a wheeled trolley with crankshaft, cylinder head, flywheel with ring gear, manifolds, and timing cover. All surface-rusted but structurally complete. For a 1937 Rover 12 owner this is an extraordinary bonus that is extremely difficult to source. Chrome wire wheels are fitted all around. The car is non-mobile due to a shredded front left tyre, all four tyres are age-cracked and require replacement, and the listing would benefit from underside inspection to confirm floor pan condition. Sold as-is with all documentation and spare parts as photographed.
Features and Work Completed (Vendor Advises):
* Fabric centre sunshine roof fitted
* Original Rover Master Spare Parts List (Ten and Twelve, 1934-1940) included
* Two lever-arch binders of maintenance notes included
* Rover Car Club of Australia album included
* Queensland safety certificates included
* Historical photographs of the vehicle included
* Complete spare engine block on trolley (block, crank, head, flywheel, manifolds)
* Starting handle included with spare engine
* 3-4 spare tyres (unrimmed) plus inner tube included
* Chrome wire wheels, all matching
* Original Jaeger instruments (speedometer, clock, oil/petrol gauge, oil pressure, ammeter)
* Manual advance/retard steering column control
* Freewheel engagement dashboard control
* Rover-branded pedal pads (original)
* RACQ 50-year membership badge on grille
* UK registration plate BFU 342 in boot
* Non-mobile: front left tyre shredded, requires replacement or trailer transport
* All four tyres require replacement due to age and sidewall deterioration
* Paint wear, minor surface rust at panel edges and lower apron
* Chrome pitting on bumpers and running board trim
* Leather upholstery worn and cracked, particularly driver seat cushion
* Sold unregistered
Specifications
Year: 1937
Make: Rover
Model: Series 12
Body: 4-Door Saloon
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Engine: 1.5-litre Inline-4 OHV Petrol
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual with Freewheel
Colour: British Racing Green with Black Fabric Roof
Interior: Navy Blue Leather (original, worn)
Seats: 4
Odometer: Indicating 61,623 Miles
Chassis No: 711726 (confirmed by factory plate)
Engine No: 841787 (as per PPSR, note: falls in 1938 production range, see description)
UK Registration: BFU 342 (in boot)
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Matt directly on 0461 481 639
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Lloyds stock #583356+1
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Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
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