Rover 10 1939-1947
| Manufacturer | Rover |
|---|---|
| Production | 1939-1947 2,640 made post war |
| Engine | 1.4 L straight 4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 105 in (2,700 mm) |
| Length | 163 in (4,100 mm) |
| Width | 62 in (1,600 mm) |
The final version of the 10 was launched in 1939. The chassis was slightly modified getting an extra half inch (12 mm) in the wheelbase and the engine got a new cylinder head increasing power from 44 to 48 bhp. Synchromesh was fitted to the top two ratios on the gearbox. The body was restyled in the Rover style of the time. The price was now GBP275 for the saloon but few were made before the outbreak of war and production stopping in 1940.
The Coventry factory was damaged by bombing in November 1940 and when production restarted it was from the new Solihull works. The cars were little changed but a left hand drive version to help the export drive arrived in 1947 along with an optional heater.
The final cars were made in 1947.
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