Spotted loads of 75 & ZTs today!

Spike · 2nd January 2015, 20:59

Only went for a drive for a few miles to meet up with an old pal and saw five other brothers and sisters on the road. Followed a lovely Trophy Blue '03 ZT across Shaldon Bridge and up the A379 towards Torquay. Nobody waved back, though.

alanjay · 2nd January 2015, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Spike

Only went for a drive for a few miles to meet up with an old pal and saw five other brothers and sisters on the road. Followed a lovely Trophy Blue '03 ZT across Shaldon Bridge and up the A379 towards Torquay. Nobody waved back, though.

It could be we 75 drivers think we have a unique car and don't wish to acknowledge the existence of another 75.

I've given up trying to get response from other 75s, think the only way is to crash into them, I reckon they'll acknowledge me then.

Spike · 2nd January 2015, 21:18

I do get an occasional wave, especially from other white gold Mk1s! I'm not totally convinced every 75 driver can see much beyond the end of their bonnet round here, though!

2.2-600-vtec · 3rd January 2015, 07:12

There are a few routers my way as in that area, a black mk1 in Teignmouth a silver one in Dawlish with a private plate, my black mk2 and a few that I see randomly driving around the area saloons as well

Sonic ZS · 3rd January 2015, 17:53

I still can't believe how many seem to be on the roads around Plymouth (which is great

), but do we know how many are actually left ?

Did they build around 120,000 ? If so, what are we looking at now - does anyone have an accurate figure ?

espirito · 4th January 2015, 15:22

hi James , don't know if it was maybe me you saw other day .. I regularly commute Torquay to Exeter via Maidencombe , Shaldon & Dawlish !
Usually in my Mk1 White gold Connie Y817 but sometimes take my Mk2 Silver Connie KX56 out for a spin ! Will wave next time I see a brother ! regards , Steve

Spike · 4th January 2015, 15:27

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Originally Posted by espirito

hi James , don't know if it was maybe me you saw other day .. I regularly commute Torquay to Exeter via Maidencombe , Shaldon & Dawlish !
Usually in my Mk1 White gold Connie Y817 but sometimes take my Mk2 Silver Connie KX56 out for a spin ! Will wave next time I see a brother ! regards , Steve

Yes, I'm regularly on that road and usually give a wave or a quick flash. I'll look out for you especially!

Spike · 4th January 2015, 15:35

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Originally Posted by 2.2-600-vtec

There are a few routers my way as in that area, a black mk1 in Teignmouth a silver one in Dawlish with a private plate, my black mk2 and a few that I see randomly driving around the area saloons as well

There are about half-a-dozen regularly in Dawlish. There's Spike (usually to be found near the surgery), there's a Le Mans Green Mk1 ZTT 180 that used to be a factory demonstrator (had a good chat with the owner!), a Damson Red Mk1 Rover, a black Mk1 ZT, a Wedgewood 2 75 Tourer that is often in the car park and a silver Mk1 ZT that I've seen in Sainsbury's car park. Not bad for a small town.

2.2-600-vtec · 5th January 2015, 15:45

Sadly my ztt is off road at the mo so you won't see a black mk2 with premium bumper for a while.

I do see a red tourer most.mornings on my way to work in Exeter normally near the swans nest round about, I am in the van so not noticed.

2nd January 2015, 20:59	#1
Spike Posted a thing or two Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain and sometimes South Wales Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 352 Thanked 427 Times in 295 Posts	Spotted loads of 75 & ZTs today! Only went for a drive for a few miles to meet up with an old pal and saw five other brothers and sisters on the road. Followed a lovely Trophy Blue '03 ZT across Shaldon Bridge and up the A379 towards Torquay. Nobody waved back, though. __________________ Spike has the rubber boots. I'm James and mine are leather.

2nd January 2015, 21:18	#3
Spike Posted a thing or two Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain and sometimes South Wales Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 352 Thanked 427 Times in 295 Posts	I do get an occasional wave, especially from other white gold Mk1s! I'm not totally convinced every 75 driver can see much beyond the end of their bonnet round here, though! __________________ Spike has the rubber boots. I'm James and mine are leather.

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Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,987 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	I still can't believe how many seem to be on the roads around Plymouth (which is great ), but do we know how many are actually left ? Did they build around 120,000 ? If so, what are we looking at now - does anyone have an accurate figure ? __________________

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espirito Newbie R75 1.8T Connie Se , MGF 1.8i. MGZS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torquay Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	will wave next time hi James , don't know if it was maybe me you saw other day .. I regularly commute Torquay to Exeter via Maidencombe , Shaldon & Dawlish ! Usually in my Mk1 White gold Connie Y817 but sometimes take my Mk2 Silver Connie KX56 out for a spin ! Will wave next time I see a brother ! regards , Steve __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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2.2-600-vtec Loves to post mg ztt Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Exeter Posts: 328 Thanks: 2 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	There are a few routers my way as in that area, a black mk1 in Teignmouth a silver one in Dawlish with a private plate, my black mk2 and a few that I see randomly driving around the area saloons as well

5th January 2015, 15:45	#9
2.2-600-vtec Loves to post mg ztt Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Exeter Posts: 328 Thanks: 2 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	Sadly my ztt is off road at the mo so you won't see a black mk2 with premium bumper for a while. I do see a red tourer most.mornings on my way to work in Exeter normally near the swans nest round about, I am in the van so not noticed.