1933 Rover 14/6 Speed Pilot

The Rover 14/6 Speed Pilot, also known as the 'Speed Fourteen,' was announced in autumn of 1932 and rested on an underslung chassis. The previous frame rose over the back axle, while the Speed Pilot and Pilot 14 was now straightened and set to run beneath the back axle. This arrangement limited suspension movement but allowed lower coachwork. The overhead-valve inline-six cylinder engine displaced 1,577cc and had triple carburetors. It was paired with a freewheeling four-speed transmission, and mechanical componentry included Lockheed hydraulic brakes, Luvax-Bijur automatic lubricator, and even electric windshield wipers.

1933 Rover 14/6 Speed Pilot photo
Sports Tourer by Carbodies
Chassis #: 36173
Engine #: 36173
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Autocar magazine tested the Speed Pilot in April 1933 and found it capable of going from zero to 50 miles per hour in 12.8 seconds and a 77 mile-per-hour top speed.


by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2024

1933 Rover 14/6 Speed Pilot Vehicle Profiles

1933 Rover 14/6 Speed Pilot vehicle information
Sports Tourer

Coachwork: Carbodies
Chassis #: 36173
Engine #: 36173

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