Sad loss of car Vin no 158 - Page 2

Dominic22 · 29th August 2012, 16:39

I think Phil, had a couple of bits off before it went to salvage or the salvage people have... The walnut wheel I assume it had would have been added by Phil anyway.

rover54 · 29th August 2012, 17:20

Cannot an approach be made to the insurance the put a cat B marker on it. Perhaps an engineer's report can be obtained before it is stripped. I dosen't look like a B to me, more like a C or D. Probably somebody sitting in an office hitting the keys without thinking.

Dominic22 · 29th August 2012, 17:28

I am in conversation with Liverpool Victoria to see what can be done

thomas 75 connie · 29th August 2012, 17:41

That looks lovely i love the mk1 rear and a lovely colour to boot

AURORA MG · 29th August 2012, 18:42

Most cars that are flooded are written off due to al the complex electrical systems & a full rewire would be too expensive along with engine and trim damage.

Was this one of the 2 cars hat Brown & Gammons had for sale in 2006 as they had 2 Damson Red V8's & I'm sure one or both were development cars.
I remember seeing them in their showroom.

Dominic22 · 29th August 2012, 20:31

Yes it is the ex B&G car they had.

It actually shows as a Mk1 ZT 260, with a build date in Jan 2004. The first actually 75 V8 was vin 353 in March 2004.

75.0 · 29th August 2012, 21:09

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Originally Posted by AURORA MG

Most cars that are flooded are written off due to al the complex electrical systems & a full rewire would be too expensive along with engine and trim damage.

Was this one of the 2 cars hat Brown & Gammons had for sale in 2006 as they had 2 Damson Red V8's & I'm sure one or both were development cars.
I remember seeing them in their showroom.

The change of wiring looms in a V8 is the same as the change of looms in any 75, not that difficult a job, I know, I've done a few 75's now. The insurance company are wrong to cat B this car, it is in no way serious enough to warrant a destruction order, after all, that's what cat B is! Cat C would be acceptable, water damage can sometimes be a headache but really only when it is salt water, fresh isn't normally too bad. I bought a 75 Contemporary that the insurance company cat c'd because the Hi-line TV & radio tuners had got wet, how stupid is that!
Perhaps every time we leave our drivers door open and the e/w switch pack gets wet, we should have our cars declared a cat b!

AURORA MG · 29th August 2012, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic22

Yes it is the ex B&G car they had.

It actually shows as a Mk1 ZT 260, with a build date in Jan 2004. The first actually 75 V8 was vin 353 in March 2004.

That sucks, lets hope it can be saved then. Try & blow the motor herritage trumpet!

Robson Rover Repair · 29th August 2012, 23:34

Shame to see it go, but boy she sounded good........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNglP1kUVUQ

Tim · 30th August 2012, 07:02

As a 75 its the only one, as a ZT there were four. Two together went down the line with the same colour 185 and 186.

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Originally Posted by Allegroboi

Must be rare in Damson Red for a V8

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29th August 2012, 16:39	#11
Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	I think Phil, had a couple of bits off before it went to salvage or the salvage people have... The walnut wheel I assume it had would have been added by Phil anyway.

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rover54 Retired rover 75 v6 Auto Conn. SE 54 plate LPG and 2006 Rover 75 v6 Auto LPG , 1.8 r75 Manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,379 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Cannot an approach be made to the insurance the put a cat B marker on it. Perhaps an engineer's report can be obtained before it is stripped. I dosen't look like a B to me, more like a C or D. Probably somebody sitting in an office hitting the keys without thinking.

29th August 2012, 17:28	#13
Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	I am in conversation with Liverpool Victoria to see what can be done

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thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	That looks lovely i love the mk1 rear and a lovely colour to boot

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AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	Most cars that are flooded are written off due to al the complex electrical systems & a full rewire would be too expensive along with engine and trim damage. Was this one of the 2 cars hat Brown & Gammons had for sale in 2006 as they had 2 Damson Red V8's & I'm sure one or both were development cars. I remember seeing them in their showroom.

29th August 2012, 20:31	#16
Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	Yes it is the ex B&G car they had. It actually shows as a Mk1 ZT 260, with a build date in Jan 2004. The first actually 75 V8 was vin 353 in March 2004.