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1982 - Rover 3500

Car: Rover 3500 (Overall Item page)
Number: 12
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Category: Cars

Category Details: Classic cars from all eras.
Car Category: Rally

Car Category Details: Point to point auto racing over many different terrains.
Make: Rover

Logo: Rover Logo
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Make Details: Rover, originally a bicycle maker, went on to produce its first car in 1904.
Make Country: United Kingdom
Model: 3500

Model Details: In 1977, the Rover 3500 won the title of European Car of the Year.
Model Production Years: 1976 - 1986
Base Colour: White

Colour Details: The perfect colour.
All Colours: White, Blue

Year: 1982
Catalogue Number: C.283
Year Information: The Rover 3500 made its debut in the 1980 racing season and appears here in the colours of its sponsors for that first season Triplex, Motor Magazine and Esso.
With the British Saloon Car Championship regulations for 1980 permitting a class for engine capacities including 3½ Litres BL cars raced a two car team of Rover 3500's sponsored by Triplex. Motor Magazine and Esso. The car during its first season won two races outright. With 22 starts the Rover had a finishing record of 73%. The Scalextric model of this car includes chrome effect wheels, separate wing mirrors and detailed body lines which will make it an excellent addition to any collection.
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Publication Name: Scalextric - Electric Model Racing Catalogue - 23rd Edition 1982
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 23rd Edition