Bought another Rover

FrazzleTC · 4th June 2016, 19:29

The other week, I received a phonecall from a fellow with a Rover P6, which he was looking to sell. Anyway, it turned out to be a car I've been after for years; a Rover 3500 Series 1 in April Yellow. As a result, I went up to view it, intending to purchase. Unfortunately the car wasn't quite as good as it was supposed to be, but, a deal was struck, and I drove it home.

It's a 1969 example, in a colour which is particularly elusive, and as such, my perfect spec. It has black leather, which very patinated, but it has a lovely ambience. The V8 burbles in a very subtle manner, and it's just a lovely old car to waft around in. It's amazingly original and unmolested, so drives exactly as a P6 should, it rides very well, and has a very smooth (rebuilt) auto box.

Bodily, it's scruffy, according to some. I prefer the term patina, and the more people whinge, the less likely I am to paint it eventually. I want to keep the car very sound, fully waxoyled, and mechanically perfect, but cosmetics are not top of the list, at the moment.

It's done around 72,000 from new, and I'm inclined to believe that.

However, being a classic car, there are lots and lots of jobs.

As per, with every classic car, it has rubbish tyres, so I'll be sorting out new ones on Monday for it.

I've painted the wheels black this afternoon.

New grille badge, as it fell off on the drive home.

Bit of welding in some usual P6 places, but nothing too scary!

A very thorough service.

Some new brake discs on the front.

Overall, it's just wonderful. It's everything I've wanted, and more. It'll never be sold on.

I'll get some interior and underbonnet photos tomorrow!

mininuts · 4th June 2016, 19:45

Very, very nice Fraser

Your collection of all things yellow is getting bigger

charlie 22 · 4th June 2016, 20:13

To make the car complete you need to fill the hole on the boot lid with the spear tyre. I think the patina look good, shows the car has been used for what it was built for.

FrazzleTC · 4th June 2016, 20:19

I have the badge now for the bootlid, just couldn't find it at the point the photos were taken on the road home!

Paul, feel free to pop in anytime for a look!

Seems yellow cars are my thing!

barney bear · 4th June 2016, 20:28

Lovely car Fraser, feel free to take it to Gretna so we can all have a look at it

trikey · 4th June 2016, 20:52

Looks like flying banana has some competition 😎😎😎

Simondi · 4th June 2016, 20:55

Looking lovely Fraser

aguy · 4th June 2016, 21:34

I just love the P6. You must be very excited at owning such a beast. Well done.

ziggy72 · 4th June 2016, 23:06

brings back memories of my school days when my dad had a P6 3500S in mexico brown. enjoy your new toy.

Rover66 · 4th June 2016, 23:24

Excellent looking car Fraser, I am very envious. Always fancied owning a p6 v8.

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4th June 2016, 19:29	#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	Bought another Rover The other week, I received a phonecall from a fellow with a Rover P6, which he was looking to sell. Anyway, it turned out to be a car I've been after for years; a Rover 3500 Series 1 in April Yellow. As a result, I went up to view it, intending to purchase. Unfortunately the car wasn't quite as good as it was supposed to be, but, a deal was struck, and I drove it home. It's a 1969 example, in a colour which is particularly elusive, and as such, my perfect spec. It has black leather, which very patinated, but it has a lovely ambience. The V8 burbles in a very subtle manner, and it's just a lovely old car to waft around in. It's amazingly original and unmolested, so drives exactly as a P6 should, it rides very well, and has a very smooth (rebuilt) auto box. Bodily, it's scruffy, according to some. I prefer the term patina, and the more people whinge, the less likely I am to paint it eventually. I want to keep the car very sound, fully waxoyled, and mechanically perfect, but cosmetics are not top of the list, at the moment. It's done around 72,000 from new, and I'm inclined to believe that. However, being a classic car, there are lots and lots of jobs. As per, with every classic car, it has rubbish tyres, so I'll be sorting out new ones on Monday for it. I've painted the wheels black this afternoon. New grille badge, as it fell off on the drive home. Bit of welding in some usual P6 places, but nothing too scary! A very thorough service. Some new brake discs on the front. Overall, it's just wonderful. It's everything I've wanted, and more. It'll never be sold on. I'll get some interior and underbonnet photos tomorrow! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI Last edited by FrazzleTC; 6th June 2016 at 15:10..

4th June 2016, 19:45	#2
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Very, very nice Fraser Your collection of all things yellow is getting bigger __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

4th June 2016, 20:13	#3
charlie 22 Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 2.5V6, Mazda Cx30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greenford Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 875 Thanked 165 Times in 132 Posts	To make the car complete you need to fill the hole on the boot lid with the spear tyre. I think the patina look good, shows the car has been used for what it was built for. __________________ Ugly Duckling

4th June 2016, 20:19	#4
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	I have the badge now for the bootlid, just couldn't find it at the point the photos were taken on the road home! Paul, feel free to pop in anytime for a look! Seems yellow cars are my thing! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

4th June 2016, 20:28	#5
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Lovely car Fraser, feel free to take it to Gretna so we can all have a look at it __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

4th June 2016, 20:52	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Looks like flying banana has some competition 😎😎😎 __________________ Lest we forget..

4th June 2016, 20:55	#7
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Looking lovely Fraser __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

4th June 2016, 21:34	#8
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	I just love the P6. You must be very excited at owning such a beast. Well done. __________________ HARRY.

4th June 2016, 23:06	#9
ziggy72 Posted a thing or two Jaguar S-Type R Audi A5 Sportback Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gateshead Posts: 1,009 Thanks: 823 Thanked 323 Times in 222 Posts	brings back memories of my school days when my dad had a P6 3500S in mexico brown. enjoy your new toy. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

4th June 2016, 23:24	#10
Rover66 Avid contributor Rover 75 club se cdti. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South West Wales. Posts: 192 Thanks: 343 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Excellent looking car Fraser, I am very envious. Always fancied owning a p6 v8. Sent from my SM-T560 using Tapatalk