The story
Rover fitted its stately P5 saloon with a light aluminium V8 bought from Buick, and the old car came alive. The B in the name stands for Buick. Government ministers were driven in them for years after production ended.
Inside
Like a private club: thick leather armchairs, African cherry wood and a pull-out tool tray under the dash.
In period colours
Tap a colour to respray the drawing.
Harold Wilson, Edward Heath, James Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher all used one as Prime Minister. Wilson's had an ashtray for his pipe.
Meanwhile, in 1967
The breathalyser was introduced, colour television arrived on BBC2 and the Beatles released Sgt Pepper.
Best-selling single of 1967: Release Me by Engelbert Humperdinck
Before you buy a 1960s car
- Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
- Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
- Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.
See the real thing
These open in a new tab: the car on Wikimedia Commons, the interior and the badge as Google image searches.
Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.