I have got to get me one of these - Page 2

FrazzleTC · 7th November 2013, 11:37

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Originally Posted by RovernearDover

How about this as the daddy of Rover convertibles;

My dream car. One of my friends owned the car in the 1970s, and has fond memories of running it as his everyday car. He sold it because his children found it rather cold travelling in the back with the roof down. Apparently the A pillars were filled with molten aluminium in order to give the car greater rigidity.
I really like the look, particularly on the wires which the previous owner fitted to it. In terms of what's under the bonnet, the P6 was designed, in production form, to be a four cylinder (a Jet turbine originally, as T4), and the V8 was very much an afterthought. As nice as the V8s are, the 2000s handle much more sweetly, and a well set-up 2000TC is a brisk car.
The P5 Drophead is particularly elegant as well, and I had the privilege of being allowed to sit in it, at last year's NEC Classic Motor Show. The car is now for sale.

e20alx · 7th November 2013, 11:40

Is there a 'howto' on this. I've got a hacksaw.

RovernearDover · 7th November 2013, 11:49

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Originally Posted by e20alx

Is there a 'howto' on this. I've got a hacksaw.

I'd give it a go! However, I am fully aware of how woeful my DIY skills are & my attempts would very easily look like this;

whitevanman · 7th November 2013, 11:49

Forget spending really silly money, i'd have one of these as imo in the looks stakes they don't get much better..

bikesnbones · 7th November 2013, 12:01

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Originally Posted by whitevanman

Forget spending really silly money, i'd have one of these as imo in the looks stakes they don't get much better

Doesn't hold a candle to this.And yes, I did own one

whitevanman · 7th November 2013, 12:08

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Originally Posted by bikesnbones

Doesn't hold a candle to this.And yes, I did own one

Yeah but i'd be on my way home from the south of France when you were just getting past Paris

bikesnbones · 7th November 2013, 12:20

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Originally Posted by whitevanman

Yeah but i'd be on my way home from the south of France when you were just getting past Paris

Believe me, I'd never have trusted over that distance anyway.Great fun, but only on short trips.Having said that, it'd sit at 50/60 all day on the motorway.Amazing little engine,

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e20alx Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Winsford Posts: 156 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Is there a 'howto' on this. I've got a hacksaw.