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Roverowner · 20th April 2011, 13:30

The Maxi looks great Phil, especially the interior, something about the vynel -woodwork- and seats that take me back. Going to have to use the 140 more

Phil · 20th April 2011, 20:33

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I think that it is because time marches on and the old Rover is a car that was quite common on the streets 50 or so years ago. Not many left (folk that is) who remember them as an -every day car-. Still plenty around that remember BLs gems from the 70s and 80s though

As Colin says, they nearly all disappeared overnight at the end of the 80s and early 90s.

Lot more people come over and have a chat when I´m out in my Volvo 144 compaired to the PV 444, for the same reason

Yes, I guess you are right. Strange how times change. I can't remember the last time I saw a Montego or a Maestro, or even a Rover 800 come to think of it.. I suppose in 5 or 10 years time, I will think the same if I see a tidy one.

Phil · 20th April 2011, 20:34

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At last a decent car Corin

Just right for work and the kids

My thoughts exactly!

Platemaker · 20th April 2011, 20:36

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Yes, I guess you are right. Strange how times change. I can't remember the last time I saw a Montego or a Maestro, or even a Rover 800 come to think of it.. I suppose in 5 or 10 years time, I will think the same if I see a tidy one.

Only just over 7000 800's left apparently.

Platemaker · 20th April 2011, 20:39

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My thoughts exactly!

William's enthusiastic about it but Patrick my eldest son will take a little longer, to convince!

Phil · 20th April 2011, 20:39

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The Maxi looks great Phil, especially the interior, something about the vynel -woodwork- and seats that take me back. Going to have to use the 140 more

Cheers Alan, I am going to start collecting spares for it though I think, it runs fine, but I would feel a bit happier if I had a collection of spare suspension bits!!

Phil · 20th April 2011, 20:40

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Only just over 7000 800's left apparently.

Flippin heck!!

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William's enthusiastic about it but Patrick my eldest son will take a little longer, to convince!

Does Emma know yet?

Platemaker · 20th April 2011, 20:57

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Flippin heck!!

Does Emma know yet?

Knows theres something going on but not exactly!

Phil · 20th April 2011, 21:09

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Knows theres something going on but not exactly!

Fantastic.. Imagine how excited she'll be!

Roverowner · 21st April 2011, 05:49

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Cheers Alan, I am going to start collecting spares for it though I think, it runs fine, but I would feel a bit happier if I had a collection of spare suspension bits!!

I´ve started to look for Marina (and now Maxi bits over here) IF they turn up they are usually dirt cheap, so will keep an eye out

Think I´ll send Emma a postcard of a deralict Marina and spill the beans

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Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Maxi looks great Phil, especially the interior, something about the vynel -woodwork- and seats that take me back. Going to have to use the 140 more