1968 Rover 2000TC
A 1968 Rover 2000TC acquired in 1993 specifically as a platform for endurance historic road rallying. Prepared by Holbay Engineering with a gas-flowed cylinder head, modified camshaft, tubular exhaust manifold, uprated suspension, long-range fuel system, and a full roll cage, the car completed several demanding international rallies including the Classic Marathon to Morocco, Liege-Istanbul-Liege, Trial to the Nile, and the Classic Marathon to Croatia. Recommissioned in 2016 after a period of inactivity, it remains in sound, rally-ready condition.
Ownership
- 2017-02-24Auction saleSold £6,000 (≈ $8K)
- 1993 → 1999Private saleMark Dixonpartial documentation
Purchased as a low-mileage, solid example specifically to convert for endurance historic road rallying. Had the car extensively prepared and campaigned in several international rallies during his ownership.
- 1999 → 2014Private saleJan Pearcepartial documentation
Competed the car in multiple international historic road rallies. Passed away in 2014, after which the car remained unused until 2016.
- 2016 →Acquisition unknownConsignorpartial documentation
Decided to recommission the car in November 2016 and had it inspected, serviced, and prepared for future competition use.
Competition
- 19931993 Classic Marathon to MoroccoDriver: Mark Dixon8th overall
- 19971997 Liege-Istanbul-LiegeDriver: Mark Dixon7th overall
- 20022002 Trial to the Nile
Competed under Jan Pearce's ownership.
- 20052005 Classic Marathon to Croatia
Competed under Jan Pearce's ownership.
- 20062006 Tatry Marathon to Slovakia
Competed under Jan Pearce's ownership.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1993ModificationHolbay Engineering
Holbay Engineering gas-flowed the cylinder head and inlet manifold, modified the cam profile, and fitted a tubular exhaust manifold. A long-range fuel system, uprated springs, and competition shock absorbers were also installed, along with a Safety Devices roll cage and sump guard.
Work carried out to prepare the car for endurance historic road rallying.
- 2016Service
Rear brake calipers rebuilt and the entire car thoroughly inspected before being submitted for a fresh MOT. Total cost of work was approximately £700.
Recommissioning after a period of inactivity following the previous owner's death in 2014.
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