'1998' 75 Connoisseur in dire need of work - Page 6

FrazzleTC · 9th May 2014, 00:25

Given the huge hassle I had in trying to sell my 827, I can't see 75 values increasing much for a while. P6s are still not worth a great deal, nor are P4s, because, for some reason, Rovers don't appeal to the masses in the same way that some cars do.
I love my 75, and will own plenty more, I'm sure, but I will not be buying them expecting them to increase in value.

Gate Keeper · 9th May 2014, 05:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

Just like OVP?

Why not put some money into that? It has much better heritage than this one.

I can't see that going anywhere Rich, Sean Car and myself offered our help for free, but it fell on deaf ears.

Phil-T4 · 9th May 2014, 06:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil-T4

This car lives in Downhead Park in Milton Keynes, i passed it today!

I have received a PM from the owner who as said that she happy for me to look at the car and report my findings back to the forum.

I will contact her later and arrange a visit

.

ukmastiff · 9th May 2014, 16:40

Come on then Phil get typing.

Phil-T4 · 9th May 2014, 19:28

I must say thank you to the owner (peggyegg) for letting me have a look around the car and the paperwork that she has.

The launch car is in a sorry state having been sat there for 2 years, the Serpents are all curbed quite badly, the front bumper will need replacing and the parking sensors fitted to the rear bumper are an after market set so if they have been drilled in the wrong place then a new rear bumper would also be required, if not, the holes can be enlarged to retro fit a set of correct sensors and parts.

Half of the wood dash has been replaced with the plastic version but the broken part is still in the boot.

The 3rd brake light has become detached and hanging on its wires, the drivers door card is hanging off and the chrome trim around the release handle is broken.

The drivers seat surround which contains the memory buttons etc has also broken off, the O/S rear door lock pin seems to missing.

The neptune blue leather is not the best i have seen but on a car that's done 124K it represents the mileage it has covered as does the condition of the carpets and steering wheel.

Peggyegg has posted a picture of the rust area on the bonnet but looking around there are other signs of rust appearing on wheel arches and doors.

The autobox cooler has been damaged and this is were most of the residue of fluid is, i couldn't feel any damage to the autobox it self but as it has been run with no fluid it may be damaged.

The engine started ok and had a slight tappet sound but i didnt run it for long so that may disappear as the oil gets warmer, the engine in the car is not the original as it has had a replacement fitted.

As described on eBay one of the front springs has broken and therefore both sides will need to be replaced and as expected the disc's and calipers are very rusty as are large areas underneath the car.

The boot is bone dry and has shown no signs of any leaks, the Hi-Line components are also in working order.

I have tried to be as impartial as possible and just pass on what i have seen, as with any car there may be other faults/problems which don't materialise until you start looking deeper.

Howie666 · 9th May 2014, 19:37

Even with my very limited knowledge I can see there is a great deal of restoration required. Quite possibly a sad ending for a rare car, regardless of it's 'poor heritage'. It's looking bleak.

ukmastiff · 9th May 2014, 19:40

I'll bet it gets broken , almost a cert I'd say.

Phil-T4 · 9th May 2014, 19:57

Yes, there is a lot of work to get it back to an "as new" condition, however to getting it into a running state is much less.

mbrenn · 9th May 2014, 20:04

Nothing that the talented folks on here couldn't sort out.

Howie666 · 9th May 2014, 20:10

It gladdens my heart to see such positive remarks. I would have thought the 'scrap it clan' would have been all over this. Hope renewed, I will continue to keep my fingers crossed.

9th May 2014, 00:25	#51
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	Given the huge hassle I had in trying to sell my 827, I can't see 75 values increasing much for a while. P6s are still not worth a great deal, nor are P4s, because, for some reason, Rovers don't appeal to the masses in the same way that some cars do. I love my 75, and will own plenty more, I'm sure, but I will not be buying them expecting them to increase in value. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

9th May 2014, 16:40	#54
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9th May 2014, 19:37	#56
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Even with my very limited knowledge I can see there is a great deal of restoration required. Quite possibly a sad ending for a rare car, regardless of it's 'poor heritage'. It's looking bleak. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

9th May 2014, 19:40	#57
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	I'll bet it gets broken , almost a cert I'd say. __________________ ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

9th May 2014, 20:10	#60
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	It gladdens my heart to see such positive remarks. I would have thought the 'scrap it clan' would have been all over this. Hope renewed, I will continue to keep my fingers crossed. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

9th May 2014, 19:28	#55
Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	I must say thank you to the owner (peggyegg) for letting me have a look around the car and the paperwork that she has. The launch car is in a sorry state having been sat there for 2 years, the Serpents are all curbed quite badly, the front bumper will need replacing and the parking sensors fitted to the rear bumper are an after market set so if they have been drilled in the wrong place then a new rear bumper would also be required, if not, the holes can be enlarged to retro fit a set of correct sensors and parts. Half of the wood dash has been replaced with the plastic version but the broken part is still in the boot. The 3rd brake light has become detached and hanging on its wires, the drivers door card is hanging off and the chrome trim around the release handle is broken. The drivers seat surround which contains the memory buttons etc has also broken off, the O/S rear door lock pin seems to missing. The neptune blue leather is not the best i have seen but on a car that's done 124K it represents the mileage it has covered as does the condition of the carpets and steering wheel. Peggyegg has posted a picture of the rust area on the bonnet but looking around there are other signs of rust appearing on wheel arches and doors. The autobox cooler has been damaged and this is were most of the residue of fluid is, i couldn't feel any damage to the autobox it self but as it has been run with no fluid it may be damaged. The engine started ok and had a slight tappet sound but i didnt run it for long so that may disappear as the oil gets warmer, the engine in the car is not the original as it has had a replacement fitted. As described on eBay one of the front springs has broken and therefore both sides will need to be replaced and as expected the disc's and calipers are very rusty as are large areas underneath the car. The boot is bone dry and has shown no signs of any leaks, the Hi-Line components are also in working order. I have tried to be as impartial as possible and just pass on what i have seen, as with any car there may be other faults/problems which don't materialise until you start looking deeper.

9th May 2014, 19:57	#58
Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	Yes, there is a lot of work to get it back to an "as new" condition, however to getting it into a running state is much less.

9th May 2014, 20:04	#59
mbrenn Loves to post Rover 75 Saloons Conn SE 2.0L V6 (2001) & Conn 2.0L CDTi (2003) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dungannon Posts: 489 Thanks: 109 Thanked 110 Times in 100 Posts	Nothing that the talented folks on here couldn't sort out.