Rover 75 and MG ZT Test Cars in the USA.

Rabett_Rover · 6th January 2010, 20:00

I decided this really deserved its own thread.

As some of you may remember last year there was quite a bit of talk about 2 Rover 75's and an MG ZT that were in International Falls in Minnesota USA.

Anyway I have been in contact with the new owner of the cars...

Here is what he has said...
Lewis, I did own 2 of the rover 75 , but did end up selling them to a collector in Canada. But I also have the MG ZT190 with one of the last production numbers. The car is a EU4 car, (05 with the last facelift) still wired up for testing. I have found the ECU for it and still trying to find the IM mod. I also have all of the test equipement. A lot of electronics, and a storage container of test parts. Pics to come soon, thanks from Craig

6. Lewis, here are a few pics, I do have about 50 other pics, these cars were cold weather test cars, but they seemed to be very concerned about engine cooling, I do have a few front bumper covers that have a bigger opening then the newest ones (facelift), also concerned about the drive by wire electronics in the cold temps. I hate to say it, but they were also using ford drive by wires with adaptors. I also have all the data recordings, different engine oils, and different gases (petros). I do like your wagon you have. I may need a single pic from you. Under the dash (driver side) of a module. I think it is called a im module, but you do have to remove the cover, about 2 minutes. And, Yes I will be joining your MG club, but not until I have some time to work on it. I collect cars, have about 30 or so of my own. Plan on getting to it soon though. Please keep in touch, and I would appreciate any help I can get on getting this car roling down the road. The red MG has 1200 miles, the white rover had 300 miles, and gray rover had 700 miles. The mg has 2.5 V6, and the 2 rovers had turbo 4s. I also have a working headlamp switch (factory POLICE switch) for your blue mg. This has a button, that flashes your headlamps like the police. They were testing the electronics in the cold.. Have a good night..

tazman3 · 6th January 2010, 20:20

Very nice good to see they weren't just scrapped or crushed

Martin

sma · 6th January 2010, 20:52

fascinating stuff so 2 now in canada this chap attempting to get the other one running whats his chances-? seems to know his stuff

dentricrio · 6th January 2010, 20:54

That 190 is a good looking car.

pab · 6th January 2010, 20:56

what's the green things attached to the bulkhead of the k series engine?

them 11 spokes look well in the last pictures..

Departed · 6th January 2010, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

what's the green things attached to the bulkhead of the k series engine?

them 11 spokes look well in the last pictures..

Green things are thermocouple plugs for monitoring the temperatures. Those green wires get everywhere on test cars.

pab · 6th January 2010, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowedb

Green things are thermocouple plugs for monitoring the temperatures. Those green wires get everywhere on test cars.

oh,i get what you mean now..

pmessling · 6th January 2010, 21:38

there is a ZT-t 260 out there as well,

yonexsp · 21st March 2011, 21:43

Anyone know what happened with these cars?

I tried to track the owner but no luck. I'd love to upgrade my SD1

Ken./

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1424853...7618626110398/

topman · 21st March 2011, 21:49

Did the 75 ever get sold out in N America? Were there any dealerships out there?

6th January 2010, 20:00	#1
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Rover 75 and MG ZT Test Cars in the USA. I decided this really deserved its own thread. As some of you may remember last year there was quite a bit of talk about 2 Rover 75's and an MG ZT that were in International Falls in Minnesota USA. Anyway I have been in contact with the new owner of the cars... Here is what he has said... Lewis, I did own 2 of the rover 75 , but did end up selling them to a collector in Canada. But I also have the MG ZT190 with one of the last production numbers. The car is a EU4 car, (05 with the last facelift) still wired up for testing. I have found the ECU for it and still trying to find the IM mod. I also have all of the test equipement. A lot of electronics, and a storage container of test parts. Pics to come soon, thanks from Craig 6. Lewis, here are a few pics, I do have about 50 other pics, these cars were cold weather test cars, but they seemed to be very concerned about engine cooling, I do have a few front bumper covers that have a bigger opening then the newest ones (facelift), also concerned about the drive by wire electronics in the cold temps. I hate to say it, but they were also using ford drive by wires with adaptors. I also have all the data recordings, different engine oils, and different gases (petros). I do like your wagon you have. I may need a single pic from you. Under the dash (driver side) of a module. I think it is called a im module, but you do have to remove the cover, about 2 minutes. And, Yes I will be joining your MG club, but not until I have some time to work on it. I collect cars, have about 30 or so of my own. Plan on getting to it soon though. Please keep in touch, and I would appreciate any help I can get on getting this car roling down the road. The red MG has 1200 miles, the white rover had 300 miles, and gray rover had 700 miles. The mg has 2.5 V6, and the 2 rovers had turbo 4s. I also have a working headlamp switch (factory POLICE switch) for your blue mg. This has a button, that flashes your headlamps like the police. They were testing the electronics in the cold.. Have a good night..

6th January 2010, 21:38	#8
pmessling Posted a thing or two TVR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West london Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	there is a ZT-t 260 out there as well, __________________ Peter Essling Project carbon fibre well under way http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Logo_260s.gif http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ner468x60b.gif

6th January 2010, 20:20	#2
tazman3 Posted a thing or two Mercedes C200 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forres Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very nice good to see they weren't just scrapped or crushed Martin

6th January 2010, 20:52	#3
sma Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon & Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 167 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 3 Posts	fascinating stuff so 2 now in canada this chap attempting to get the other one running whats his chances-? seems to know his stuff

6th January 2010, 20:54	#4
dentricrio Loves to post Mk1 R75 Saloon 1.8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Tyneside Posts: 403 Thanks: 35 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	That 190 is a good looking car.

6th January 2010, 20:56	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	what's the green things attached to the bulkhead of the k series engine? them 11 spokes look well in the last pictures..

21st March 2011, 21:43	#9
yonexsp Newbie Rover SD1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Collingwood, Ontario Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone know what happened with these cars? I tried to track the owner but no luck. I'd love to upgrade my SD1 Ken./ http://www.flickr.com/photos/1424853...7618626110398/

21st March 2011, 21:49	#10
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Did the 75 ever get sold out in N America? Were there any dealerships out there?