Rover Sports Register Forum

Yes indeed, I only found out after acquiring it. Adrian Mitchell was kind enough to give me Terry's phone number, but I have yet to ring him to get the full story as I would very much like to understand the cars full history; especially as it appears to have only done ~6,500 miles but has had an eng...

Thanks. Time to have a look at the back of the dash by removing the bulkhead panels and seeing what we have.

I have recently acquired a 1937 Rover 12 Sports Saloon (FPD 357), which I am advised was previously owned by Terry Priestley in the 1970’s and 80’s, and this is my first Rover for I am very much in a voyage of discovery. The car appears to be in good running order with excellent bodywork and interio...

Great advice. Having had a quick look the borads covered with material around the instrument panel are present but have obviously been pulled back for access, so I may be able to gain access that way. As for the hands size and nut I'll need to have a closer look once the weather improves and I can g...

Many thanks. The leather is in great condition, so probably just needs a bit of packing adding to firm it up.

Yes SHyslop the car is FPD 357; so you think someone has previously fitted a quartz movement and I'll need to establish if it battery or supplied directly. I'll have a rummage around behind the dash and see what I can find. If I do locate it, will that no doubt also allow me to reset the time, or is...

Hi All. Having just acquired my 1937 Rover 12 Sports Saloon I have been checking her over to identify any areas where I might want to make some inprovements. One area is the drivers side front seat. So are the front seat cushions removable separately (i.e. without removing the whole seat/frame) as m...

Hi. Just taken delivery of my 1937 Rover 12 Sports Saloon and I am wondering how to adjust the Jaeger clock?

Also would it be wind up or electrical?

Hi All

Just joined the club and am about to take delivery of a 1937 Rover 12 P2 Sports Saloon (Two Tone Blue).

Apparently the car is known to the club and was owned by Terry Priestley in the 1970's and 80's and used in the first series of 'All Creatures Great & Small'.

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Sat Nov 15, 2025 10:48 pm

Welcome abord Gary, I watched that car go through the auction and it certainly looks tidy. Hopefully someone here will know it and be able to give you some information on it

Indeed, Adrian Mitchel kindly provided a list of previous owners known to the club in my club membership pack.