National Rover Rally - New Zealand

Roger1 · 13th March 2012, 05:27

The Rover Car Clubs of New Zealand are holding their national rally at Easter, in Ashburton, Canterbury. At last count there were over 80 Rover's registered to attend, although I don't know how many 75's. Apart from my own of course, which may well be the youngest Rover there, and possibly the most powerful. Well, we'll see!

windrush · 13th March 2012, 10:08

Good luck with your Rover meet at Easter Roger

woolleysox · 13th March 2012, 11:33

Hope it goes well a bit far for me in the V8

Don't forget some pic though.

Roger1 · 20th March 2012, 00:09

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Originally Posted by woolleysox

Hope it goes well a bit far for me in the V8

Don't forget some pic though.

Yes, I'll get the photo's in.

Cheers.

savi18 · 26th March 2012, 07:57

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Originally Posted by Roger1

Yes, I'll get the photo's in.

Cheers.

Hi Roger, what day in Easter is the meet on, Cheers Derek

Roger1 · 19th April 2012, 01:08

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Originally Posted by savi18

Hi Roger, what day in Easter is the meet on, Cheers Derek

Hi, Sorry Derek, somehow I missed your post. Bit late now of course, but the meet was Friday PM thru to Monday AM.

The rally was very successful, with over 100 cars. I havent downloaded the photos yet, but should get some on the site within the next couple of days. The cars ranged from a 1905 single cylinder through to my 2005 V8. There were also two jet engines on display, in full working order. How anyone could actually drive a jet powered Rover with such a racket going on is a wonder. I remember hearing the old Vampires flying over with their Goblin engines at full cry, and these engines wern't much quieter!
We had a great couple of runs in the country and also a very good display. A Rover 75 Tourer, 2004, won the 'Pride of Ownership' award, much to the chagrin of the owners of the 'real' Rovers. It was in as new condition. Mine drew lots of attention, but as it's my daily drive and has now trevelled 100,000kms, it's not in concours condition - still pretty tidy though!
Only one Cyclops turned up, which was a suprise, but otherwise a fantastic selection of Rovers, including three twin plenum SD1 Vitesse, one in Walkinshaw trim. Dr James Taylor was with us for the wekend and gave very informative talks on the Rover marque. Will post some photos soon.

Roger1 · 19th April 2012, 08:20

Photos of the New Zealand National Rover Rally:

Roger1 · 19th April 2012, 08:26

A few more shots of the rally. Note the traditional Canterbury autumn weather!

J1MBO · 19th April 2012, 09:26

Great photos Roger looked a really good turn-out, the weather looks fantastic - jealous.

Alan_G · 19th April 2012, 12:32

Looks like a fun day was had, some lovely looking cars too!

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Roger1 Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.5 Tourer; 2022 MG HS; 2021 MG ZST Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rangiora Posts: 438 Thanks: 42 Thanked 18 Times in 7 Posts	National Rover Rally - New Zealand The Rover Car Clubs of New Zealand are holding their national rally at Easter, in Ashburton, Canterbury. At last count there were over 80 Rover's registered to attend, although I don't know how many 75's. Apart from my own of course, which may well be the youngest Rover there, and possibly the most powerful. Well, we'll see! __________________ ZT all the way..... [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Good luck with your Rover meet at Easter Roger __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,584 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Great photos Roger looked a really good turn-out, the weather looks fantastic - jealous.

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Alan_G Posted a thing or two MG3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Falkirk Posts: 1,507 Thanks: 242 Thanked 153 Times in 123 Posts	Looks like a fun day was had, some lovely looking cars too!