Rover P5 (3 Litre) and P5B (3.5 Litre) Best of the Web

A selection of websites that we return to regularly and recommend you check out. Click here for our recommended suppliers of parts and services. If you have any ideas for other sites to include here, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to add the best ones.

Enthusiast Websites

Bresco

Loughborough based Bresco Vehicle Services Limited, built from the ground-up as a family business, are leading suppliers of trim clips, fasteners and fixings. Primarily serving the classic car market for the last thirty years we have now expanded our product range to include clips for modern cars.

Federal Rovers

A website dedicated to Rover cars in the US. Predominantly focused on the P6, but some P5 information as well.

http://citroen-sm.uk

Supporting the classic 1970s Citroën SM, a marriage of Citroën and Maserati

This is a wonderful site, with excellent design that’s very in-keeping with the image of the Citroen SM.

“We exist to assist owners of the car with information on how to keep their vehicles in top condition. We encourage owners to use these wonderful cars and help them in any way we can by providing practical help such as sourcing essential parts or providing the name of a recognised SM mechanic or servicing agent. This site is owned and operated by Citroen SM Owners UK Ltd.”

http://prideandjoybodyshop.co.uk

http://roverp5.proboards.com

This free-to-use forum is invaluable in getting help with issues with your Rover P5. Some of the moderators and members have re-built every nut-and-bolt of their cars, and they are happy to help others with answers and advice etc. Try the forum search first though – many questions have been asked previously and you can find answers immediately.

Although the forum is affiliated to the Rover P5 Club, you don’t need to be a club member to access or participate.

http://texautomotive.com/index.html

Tex Automotive

Original Equipment Manufacturer for many smaller parts such as wing / door mirrors.

“Tex Motor Accessories have been manufactured in England since 1947. As original equipment manufacturers to companies such as Rover, MG, Triumph, Jaguar and many others over the years, Tex has established an unsurpassed reputation for quality and service. Today that quality remains evident in our Classic range of products, over 95% of which are manufactured in our factory in Oxfordshire on the original tooling.”

http://www.classicrepro.co.uk/Rover.htm

“We supply an extensive range of reproduction stickers, chassis plates, badges, key fobs, lapel pins and license holders, mainly for popular British classic cars from the 1950s,60s, 70s and 80s. We focus on quality and accuracy in all our stock.”

http://www.gsparkplug.com

A great range of products, and not just electrical – need a compression fitting for the P5 or P5B fuel system? This is the place.

“The Green Spark Plug Co. is the only company in the world that specialises in Spark Plugs & Accessories for Veteran, Vintage and Classic engines. Whether it is for cars, racers, lorries, motorbikes, stationary engines or even vintage lawn mowers the Green Spark Plug Co. has vast stock of period plugs and their modern equivalents. From an early age Tim Green has been consumed by his obsession with Morgan three-wheelers. In his teens he drove a Matchless Morgan as his everyday transport but soon switched his loyalties to a JAP powered Morgan. Today the all-consuming interest continues and he has a “café” racer on the road alongside several other three-wheelers, in various states of road-readiness.”

http://www.jrwadhams.co.uk/

J R Wadhams

The largest supplier of Rover P4, P5 and P6 parts worldwide.

“J R Wadhams Ltd was founded in 1989 by Jonathan Wadhams whose father was an engineer by trade but also used to race cars at Mallory Park in the 1950’s. At the same time Jonathan can still remember going for family trips in his Grandfather’s Rover P4…

J R Wadhams Ltd is now indisputably the world’s largest independent supplier and manufacturer of parts for the Classic Rovers P4, P5 and P6 models from 1949 to 1977. The company has an unparalleled range of spares for all three marques. Over the past 25 years, J R Wadhams Ltd has purchased stock from around the world to ensure the continuance of classic Rovers.”

http://www.redtriangle.co.uk/

Red Triangle

The Home of Alvis Cars. After Rover’s purchase of Alvis in the 1960’s, it’s wonderful that Alvis cars have such a great parts supplier. I’ve used the company to source some hard-to-find New Old Stock components such as the P5 and P5B Lucas floor headlamp dip switch, which was used on Alvis vehicles (and many other British cars).

“Founded by the ex-employees, with the help and support of the Alvis Company, Red Triangle started business in June 1968 providing parts and service for the cars in everyday use at that time. The Alvis Company passed everything to Red Triangle – the complete stock of ALVIS PARTS, all 22,000 Car Records, one for every car Alvis produced and over 14,000 works drawings, correspondence files and data sheets – in fact everything to do with Alvis cars from 1920 to 1967.”

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/

Vehicle Wiring Products

Suppliers of auto electrical parts for trade and DIY since 1974. An amazing range of electrical parts and tools, including a great range of cable with the correct colour tracers in various sizes. I also recommend getting both a Lucar crimp tool and Bullet crimp tool if you’re doing any work on your car electrics – these tools make a huge different to the quality of crimp connections (and ultimately the reliability of your car).

“We can supply all the parts you need for vehicle wiring. Our stocks include thousands of cables, terminals, connectors, crimp tools, switches, fuse boxes, brake pipe and fittings etc. If you are repairing or carrying out modifications to your vehicles’s wiring or manufacturing a complete harness you will find the parts you need in our comprehensive on-line catalogue. Materials stocked for classic cars and motorcycles, modern vehicles, motor sports, kit cars, campervans, caravans, marine craft and narrowboats etc. We have been supplying vehicle wiring parts worldwide by mail order for over 25 years.”

https://roverp4p5australiacom.wordpress.com/

The Rover P4 and P5 Australia website, a compendium for the Australian Market Rover P4, P5 & P5B cars.

https://www.aronline.co.uk

The complete British motor history website: from Austin to Wolseley

A vast site that mainly covers the British motor industry since the 1950’s with information and articles on the companies and cars, including the Rover P5. Its very easy to lose quite a few hours browsing this site.

https://www.automec.co.uk/

Automec

“Automec Equipment & Parts Limited was founded by Ray and Val Smith in 1975 initially to supply parts for British vehicles and equipment to anyone in the world that indicated a need. Now in our 40th year and managed by Ray’s son Jon, Automec continue in the same tradition with many customers, in the UK and around the world who have been with us since the beginning. We salute them and thank them for their unswerving loyalty.

In all those years the products haven’t changed much. Copper and Copper Nickel brake pipe sets, Copper and Copper Nickel piping, British made pipe flaring and bending tools, brake, fuel and clutch pipes, ABA hoseclips, pipe clips, solid brass pipe fittings and most recently (in 1982) DOT5 Silicone Brake Fluid.

Most of the founding principles will however remain the same; the best products in their market sector, at sensible prices with a prompt and efficient service. We aim to be the best that we can be so that our business continues to prosper.”

https://www.autosparks.co.uk/

AutoSparks

Classic British Quality Wiring Harnesses and Components. Autosparks can provide most wiring-related things your Rover P5 and P5B needs, from a complete wiring loom to obscure-sized connectors and grommets. They also supply period-correct cloth-insulated cable in the correct colours. If you’re working on the wiring of your car, this is an invaluable supplier. The quality of their products is excellent.

“The origins of Autosparks date back to around the 1920’s when it’s founder, Mr Henry Colomb, formed an electrical business in Beverley Road, Hull. Under the ownership of Henry and the management of Mr Cliff Dalton, Autosparks Ltd flourished and by the 1980’s was a well established and well respected company. With Mr Colomb, then retired, living in Malta, and Mr Dalton reaching retirement age, the running of the company was left to a younger family member and with growing competition, the company finally collapsed in August 1991.

Meanwhile I began my business, R D Components, in November 1977, initially manufacturing and selling spares for the legendary BSA Gold Star motorcycle…In 1991 we bought and moved Autosparks down to our base in Sandiacre, Nottingham.

Over half of the 30 plus workforce that are with me today were around at the time of the takeover offering an unrivalled wealth of knowledge and expertise to ensure that the quality of everything we produce remains very high.

Today Autosparks produces a range of Harnesses for classic Motorcycles, Cars, Tractors and Commercial Vehicles as well as supplying original equipment Harnesses to smaller volume manufacturers including such diverse applications as some of the top British Sportscars, European Road Sweepers and a range of Emergency Vehicles.”

https://www.carcarpets.co.uk/rover-p5b-coupe-1967-to-1973-carpet-set---kensington-luxury-wool-range-43748-p.asp

Coverdale was established in 1988 and quickly gained a formidable reputation for manufacturing carpet and carpet sets of exceptional standard and quality for the automotive industry. We have since expanded our range of carpets to three – Blenheim, Wessex and Kensington, and now stock car covers, sheepskin rugs/seat covers, van/boat lining materials, underfelt, vinyl, rubber and other trim supplies.

Our priorities are product quality, customer satisfaction and continuity of supply. We set extremely high standards and strive to achieve excellence in all aspects of our business.

We are a family run business who care about you, the customer getting the product and service you would expect from a market leading manufacturer.

https://www.davidgreen-p5.co.uk/

David Green

Rover P5 and P5B cars / parts and classic cars wanted and for sale.

“I am a classic car enthusiast specialising in the Rover P5 and P5b, having owned a number of these superb cars since the late 1970’s.

For the Rover P5 and P5b enthusiast, I can offer a range of new, refurbished and reconditioned Rover parts for your classic car. Occasionally I have restored cars to sell. My ultimate aim is to keep beautiful vintage cars like the classic Rover on the road for many years to come.”

https://www.liquidleather.com/

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-car-tyres/rover/p5.html#page=1

“From 2CV to TestaRossa, Austin 7 to Silver Ghost; Longstone Classic Tyres will, from their extensive knowledge and stocks, help you find the most suitable tyres for you and your Classic or Vintage car.”

https://www.martrim.co.uk

“We specialise in sales of auto upholstery materials to professional trimmers and individual car enthusiasts. Martrim Ltd. has been trading since 1976 and is dedicated to meeting the needs of professional car trimmers around the UK (and further afield).

We’ve built a solid reputation within the trimming industry for a wide range of quality materials, and a commitment to superlative customer service.”

https://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/

https://www.thetrimmingcentre.co.uk

At The Trimming Centre, we have been involved in the fitting and repair of car sunroofs in Brighton & Hove, Sussex for over 40 years and can offer a vast knowledge of the industry having been involved in the pioneering of the sunroof through the generations. The Trimming Centre also specialises in the supply and fitting of Tudor Webasto sunroofs, and serves clients across the East Sussex area.

Roverpart of London

Operating mainly on the phone and from an eBay store, Roverpart seem to source many New Old Stock (NOS) parts.

www.burlen.co.uk

Burlen

Sole Manufacturer of Genuine SU Carburettors, Fuel Pumps and Spares.

“Over the years Burlen has become renowned for its role in manufacturing, restoring and re-introducing a number of famous classic vehicle fuel systems and associated spares including SU, Amal, Zenith, Stromberg and Solex. Burlen continues to supply this service to vintage and classic car and motorcycle owners across the globe, and proudly so.”

www.elyservice.co.uk

www.oldschoolwindscreens.co.uk

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