Manufacturer: Rover Company Limited, Coventry - UK Type: 12 Sports Saloon (P1) Engine: 1496cc straight-4 Power: 48 bhp / 4.200 rpm Speed: 112 km/h Production time: 1934 - 1936 Production outlet: 5,776 Curb weight: 1330 kg Special: - After a bankruptcy, the Wilks brothers took over and this Rover 12 Series was the first of the so-called P-project, subsequently became known as the P1. - The P-project continued until the 60s (P6 was the last). - The new range included a six light Saloon, a four light Sports Saloon with small external boot and a four-seat Tourer. - All cars were traditionally built with steel panels fitted to a wooden frame. - It has a four-speed manual gearbox with a freewheel mechanism, a SU carburettor, mechanical drum brakes all around, a 47 liter fuel tank and rear wheel drive. - The suspension had half elliptic leaf springs and rigid axles all around.