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Triumph 2000 Mk I Saloon The original, introduced at the London Motor Show in 1963. Shown here from the very first press releases, with two-tone paintwork. The refined, although even at the time fairly dated, 2 litre 6 cylinder engine was one of the main selling points, together with independent suspension on all wheels. Giovanni Michelotti, was responsible for the distinctive styling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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1967 ROVER 2000 --- BRITISH The first Rover appeared in 1884. It was a tricycle, made by a company established to manufacture sewing machines, which later went into pedal cycle production. In 1902 a Rover motor cycle was marketed and within two years, the first car. Introduced in 1963, the clean lines of the Rover 2000 transformed the company s staid image. A strong unitary shell with bolt-on panels, the car was awarded the AA Gold Medal for motoring safety. An unusual suspension system, hydraulically-damped steering and all round disc brakes combined to give excellent handling. This fine example had one owner from new. Cylinders: in-line 4 Valves: overhead camshaft Capacity: 1978cc Power Output: 90bhp @ 5000rpm Maximum Speed: 104mph Price New: 1357 Manufacturer: The Rover Co. Ltd, Solihull, Warwicks. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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