'1998' 75 Connoisseur in dire need of work

FrazzleTC · 7th May 2014, 10:41

Just spotted this very very sad-looking 75, which, if it's a 1998 car is certainly far more worthy of salvation than some of the cars we've seen. Gearbox aside, it might not be a big job to sort out. Definitely a launch car, if not a 1998 car.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Conn...396d0#viTabs_0

Scouse1958 · 7th May 2014, 19:05

Hi Frazzle

I sent the seller a message and she got back to me its a dealer launch car on a T

Petetourer · 7th May 2014, 19:08

It's in Bucks, so may be able to assist on a viewing if anyone was seriously interested.

SD1too · 7th May 2014, 19:34

The listing now says that 1998 was a mistake; it was first registered in 1999. The VIN number given suggests that it was one of the last of the 'T' registrations. This car needs saving! When the seller says that the gearbox "has gone", we know the score.

Simon

Saga Lout · 7th May 2014, 19:39

This is one of the cars that will be most desired when we are dead and gone, a part of history that we were part of, but will only help to preserve for the future. That's why it must be saved...It's no different than a Spitfire...

hinged_bap · 7th May 2014, 19:47

auction ended early.

Howie666 · 7th May 2014, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Saga Lout

This is one of the cars that will be most desired when we are dead and gone, a part of history that we were part of, but will only help to preserve for the future. That's why it must be saved...It's no different than a Spitfire...

I concur (which may come as a surprise!) It is undoubtedly a rare car, possibly one of the rarest. Even a fake enthusiast can see it must be worth saving. Hoping if and when it comes back up for auction it is bought by someone with the wherewithal to restore it properly.

Gate Keeper · 8th May 2014, 02:37

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Originally Posted by Howie666

So they do know the value of their car! I am cautiously hopeful...

The downside for the lady who is selling, is that she may well have read some of the negativity, which has been expressed by a few wanting to undervalue or knock the price down to bottom dollar, citing them as old bangers or only fit for the scrappy. As an S reg owner, I find this trend disheartening. The car in question can of course be restored and saved, if it is only the gearbox which needs to be repaired. For anything else, the skills are here to do what is required. A nice restoration project for the summer

ukmastiff · 8th May 2014, 05:52

Had anyone here seen the bodywork ?

Mas

rich17865 · 8th May 2014, 06:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saga Lout

This is one of the cars that will be most desired when we are dead and gone, a part of history that we were part of, but will only help to preserve for the future. That's why it must be saved...It's no different than a Spitfire...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howie666

I concur (which may come as a surprise!) It is undoubtedly a rare car, possibly one of the rarest. Even a fake enthusiast can see it must be worth saving. Hoping if and when it comes back up for auction it is bought by someone with the wherewithal to restore it properly.

I clearly live on a different planet.

7th May 2014, 10:41	#1
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	'1998' 75 Connoisseur in dire need of work Just spotted this very very sad-looking 75, which, if it's a 1998 car is certainly far more worthy of salvation than some of the cars we've seen. Gearbox aside, it might not be a big job to sort out. Definitely a launch car, if not a 1998 car. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Conn...396d0#viTabs_0 __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

7th May 2014, 19:05	#2
Scouse1958 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 Dealer Launch Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,462 Thanks: 150 Thanked 146 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Frazzle I sent the seller a message and she got back to me its a dealer launch car on a T __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th May 2014, 19:08	#3
Petetourer This is my second home None at present Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Portishead Posts: 5,337 Thanks: 203 Thanked 246 Times in 194 Posts	It's in Bucks, so may be able to assist on a viewing if anyone was seriously interested. __________________ My First Ever Rover!! A 2002 75 2.0 V6 Club SE Tourer Then a 2002 MG ZT-T CDTI + in Starlight Silver Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.5 V6 180 + in Royal Blue Then a 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connie SE Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.0 CDTi + In Le Mans Green 2004 1.8T ZT-T + In Goodwood Green [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th May 2014, 19:34	#4
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,380 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	The listing now says that 1998 was a mistake; it was first registered in 1999. The VIN number given suggests that it was one of the last of the 'T' registrations. This car needs saving! When the seller says that the gearbox "has gone", we know the score. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

7th May 2014, 19:39	#5
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	A must save... This is one of the cars that will be most desired when we are dead and gone, a part of history that we were part of, but will only help to preserve for the future. That's why it must be saved...It's no different than a Spitfire...

7th May 2014, 19:47	#6
hinged_bap Gets stuck in 75 CDT Conn SE Auto saloon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 773 Thanks: 134 Thanked 104 Times in 81 Posts	auction ended early.

8th May 2014, 05:52	#9
ukmastiff Gets stuck in 2003 ZT-T CDTI '+' a ZT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N/E Herts Posts: 977 Thanks: 4 Thanked 42 Times in 36 Posts	Had anyone here seen the bodywork ? Mas __________________ ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆