ROVER 'Light Six'

Body Shapes

1929 - 1930

<< Backwards ROVER 'Light Six' Sportsman's Saloon Forwards >>
Rover Light Six Sportsman's Saloon With the introduction of the 'Light Six' only the 'Sportsman's Saloon' is on offer.
 

There are 'Standard' and 'Regal' models. ROVER describes the 'Sportsman's Saloon as follows:

There is comfortable accommodation for four persons, as will be seen from the body dimension chart, and the backs of front seats tip forward to facilitate access to rear compartment. The roof is of the folding type, and is opened or closed with greatest ease. The illustration shows the car in blue and grey finish, but the four alternative body colour schemes available are described below. The Body is a genuine Weymann, made under licence.

Body Description
'Standard' Model
Fabrics Green and Grey - Brown and Tan - Maroon and Black - Blue and Grey - All black
The above image shows 'Blue and Grey'
Upholstery Blue, Brown or Green - in Rayon Cloth - a hard-wearing fabric specially manufactured for this purpose, having a luxurious silky texture - to harmonise with body finish
Wheels Wire Wheels - to choice: Red - Maroon - Black - Grey - Cream - Green
Roof Folding Roof
Front Seats are separate and independently adjustable, the range of movement being fully 6 inches / 15 cm. The catch locking seats in desired position is very accessible and easy to operate
Windows in doors wind up and down. The Windscreen is provided with a device which keeps it tightly closed when required.
A blind over rear window is fitted, operated from driver's seat
Other Ash Trays - Interior Visor
Chromium plating on all external bright parts
Equipment Equipment and Options ⇒ see 'Specifications'
'Regal' Model
Fabrics Green and Grey - Brown and Tan - Maroon and Black - Blue and Grey - All black
The above image shows 'Blue and Grey'
Upholstery Blue, Brown or Green - in Rayon Cloth - a hard-wearing fabric specially manufactured for this purpose, having a luxurious silky texture - to harmonise with body finish
or Blue, Maroon, Green or Brown Furniture Hide
Wheels Wire Wheels - to choice: Red - Maroon - Black - Grey - Cream - Green
Roof Folding Roof
Additional to 'Standard' Bumpers front and rear
Safety Glass to all windows and screen
Electric screen wiper
Carburetter Air Cleaner
'Dewandre' Vacuum Servo Brakes
Interior Anti-Glare Visor
Equipment Equipment and Options ⇒ see 'Specifications'
Prices
'Standard' model - £325
'Regal' model - £355
 

Insight into the interior of the "Sportsman's Saloon"
Rover Light Six Sportsman's Saloon Innenraum

Interior Dimensions (1929)
1929 Rover 10/25hp Weymann Saloon Dimensions
 
Distance front edge of front seat - pedal17 ins432 mm
Distance front edge of front seat - floor panel12 ins305 mm
Distance lower edge of steering wheel - front seat backrest15 ins381 mm
Seat depth front seat20 ins508 mm
Height of front seat backrest19 ins483 mm
Headroom front seat34 ins864 mm
Distance backrest front seat - front edge rear seat10 ins254 mm
Distance front edge rear seat - floor panel19 ins483 mm
Seat depth rear seat20 ins508 mm
Height of rear seat backrest21 ins533 mm
Headroom rear seat34 ins864 mm
Length recessed floor panel for rear passengers21 ins533 mm
Seat width front seats20 ins508 mm
Inside width front46 ins1168 mm
Inside width rear48 ins1219 mm
  
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