ROVER CARTOONS

Rover Cartoons

Back when I was at Lowestoft College, my friend Ben had a summer job at the Coop canning factory. One of his mates there, whose name I can’t recall) used his savings from the summer to buy a Rover 3500 V8. Unfortunately he didn’t factor in the exorbitant cost of insurance for such a young driver with a powerful car, and thus he never did take to the road in it and sold it instead. I’m sure at the time he found that incredibly frustrating and annoying, however now that a few years have passed he might even find it somewhat amusing and a good subject for a cartoon…

There’s something quietly brilliant about Rovers. Not flashy. Not shouting for attention. Just well-engineered British cars that did what they were meant to do with understated competence – and that seems worthy of an illustration.

Recently I’ve started contributing cartoons to the Rover P6 Club’s Driving Force magazine, so thanks if you came to this page via them!

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Cartoons capture what photos can miss

A photograph records a moment. A cartoon brings it to life. From a special jaunt to the country and the look on someone’s face when they reached the destination. Or perhaps the moment when you realise you can’t afford the insurance…

Unlike a photograph, a cartoon can capture a moment the camera missed…or can exaggerate a situation for comic effect. Cartoons can really help to capture the character of the car and not just the appearance. Cartoons are great social moments – people laugh, they love showing friends, they display it proudly and talk about it with friends. There are so many mass-produced gifts, and searching around for something unique can be time-consuming – so instead I can create something specially for you that will carry real emotional weight.

The perfect gift for Rover enthusiasts

Whether it’s a gift for a Rover-owning partner, parent or friend — or a way to celebrate your own connection to these distinctive British cars — a personalised Rover cartoon is something genuinely unique and deeply personal. Not only that, but it’s a reminder of a memorable motoring moment every time you glance at the cartoon hanging on the wall.

Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, retirement — a personalised cartoon works for any occasion. And because every commission is different, no two cartoons are ever the same. It’s not just a gift. It’s a story told in cartoon form.

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Every Rover has a story worth capturing

Whether it’s a P6, a 3500 or one of the later models, there’s a few tales to be illustrated. It could be a car that’s been in your family for a couple of generations, or a project that you’re currently tinkering with in the garage, every Rover has a tale to tell – hopefully of joy, but classic car owners usually have a few words of woe to say about their car as well.

But more than the car itself, it’s your story that matters. Maybe it’s the first time you saw one, or sat behind the wheel. The club trip you’ll never forget. The moment you finally found the exact model you’d been searching for….for ages. Or simply a Sunday morning spin in the countryside.

Whatever you and your car’s story — a personalised cartoon captures it in a way nothing else can.

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Anything goes in a cartoon

I don’t just draw the car. I can put you, your dad, your partner, or a favourite celebrity behind the wheel with you in the passenger seat.  I could even add your dog hanging out of the window, taking in the countryside air…ears flapping in the wind.

The background can feature a favourite scenic spot, somewhere you’ve driven past on a club run or holiday tour, your house, or something more stylish or stylized altogether. The possibilities are genuinely endless — and that’s what makes a cartoon so different from a photograph. With a cartoon, there’s huge artistic flexibility, and the result is something completely and uniquely yours.

Where does the art end up?

Imagine the cartoon framed and hanging on the garage wall…or perhaps the spare bedroom…it might even be pride of place in the hallway or dining room. Cartoons are often popular items to put in the loo. And of course it could go on the wall of the man-cave along with lots of other motoring memorabilia. No matter what the final hanging space, cartoons are a stunning gift that become a talking point wherever they’re displayed.

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How it works

The process is straightforward and enjoyable. Get in touch and tell me about your Rover — the model, the colour, your registration number, and any special details, memories or in-jokes you’d like included. The more you tell me, the more personal the result.

I’ll come up with ideas for you to choose from, or bring your own vision to life exactly as you imagined it. Once you’re happy with the concept, I’ll draw the cartoon and share it with you for approval before delivering a high-quality digital file, ready to print and frame at any size you choose.

Most commissions are completed within one to two weeks — though I’m always happy to discuss tighter deadlines if you need something for a specific occasion.

Rover cartoon commissions come from owners wanting to celebrate their car, partners looking for the perfect birthday gift, and enthusiasts who simply want something on the wall that captures their passion.

Prices from £99. Get in touch to start your commission today.

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Here’s what your cartoon could look like on your wall…