FROM THE MANWELL ARCHIVES

Along with the photo of his fine fleet of Rovers (below), Hank Manwell has sent some interesting pictures of his 1947 Rover 12 Tourer.

The Rover 12 Tourer's chassis, during the car's restoration.
Note how the chassis is underslung at the rear -- it actually passes beneath the rear axle.

The Rover 12's engine. An early form of Positive Crankcase Ventilation is evident in the connection between the air cleaner and the valve cover.

The Rover 12's body panels before restoration.

The internal workings of Rover's famous freewheel, as fitted to the Rover 12.