I've bought another Rover - Page 2

FrazzleTC · 21st February 2013, 23:23

It's come with the metal wings in the photos fitted, which, I understand are decent, but comes with a set of fibreglass ones too. I've no idea what colour the fibreglass ones are, but we'll see when they arrive!
The yellow peril is certainly going very well, particularly with another 200cc.

Tam · 21st February 2013, 23:29

Mine has just been freed from the snow that was piled up at the shed door and i have a heap of jobs to do in March to get it on the road for April will have to get my finger out!!

Were they old photo's in the ebay ad. for your V8 as it looks tidy still?

FrazzleTC · 21st February 2013, 23:42

The photo with the gold alloys was taken just before he started taking bits off it. I saw it sitting at the house, in Ayr, a couple of months ago, and driving past, it still looked red and shiny! My 2000 needed so much done to it in the Autumn, but it's a transformed car now, and is so much nicer to drive than ever before!

Parker · 22nd February 2013, 08:25

First car I ever owned a 3500S V8 auto in the coffee colour with cream interior and a sliding roof. I was working in the car auctions at the time and when I came back from my driving test it was waiting for me a 1974 all shining. I thought I was a millionaire at 18 driving around in that.

Those were the days, petrol and especially insurance costs were not the big consideration they are today.

That was it my introduction to the Rover

simonej · 22nd February 2013, 08:31

I wonder if a TVR tweaked 5 litre RV8 would fit in that?

Roy&Rosebud · 22nd February 2013, 08:32

What a lovely car, only wish we could afford one,

(especially in that condition). Good luck to you sir.

Green with envy I am not, but jelous I am!!!!!!

As you know, ever the same.

Roy & Rosebud. (Old Man and Old Lady).

Take good care of each other.

trebor · 22nd February 2013, 08:36

Love the colour and the rest of it !

MrDoodles · 22nd February 2013, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonej

I wonder if a TVR tweaked 5 litre RV8 would fit in that?

Yes, already been done!

Can't remember which thread it was in, but someone posted a picture of the car at a Show last year!

I'm sure the P6 boys will know which car I'm talking about!

Loverlees74 · 22nd February 2013, 08:55

I love the p6's for the unique styling and believe they were much advanced for their day. My father had 2 p6s 2000sc and a 2200tc and were absolutely brilliant cars..

mh007 · 22nd February 2013, 09:15

Very nice indeed !
The 3.5 V8 was a superb piece of engineering (I've even put one in my 1978 Granada Ghia !)
I grew up working on these cars & have some fond memories.
The P5B Coupe is my personal choice of 'older' Rover but I really like the P6B Auto especially with the spare wheel on the bootlid (continental look)
Prefer the 3500 to 3500S as I like an Autobox.
All the best with your new project.

21st February 2013, 23:29	#12
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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	First car I ever owned a 3500S V8 auto in the coffee colour with cream interior and a sliding roof. I was working in the car auctions at the time and when I came back from my driving test it was waiting for me a 1974 all shining. I thought I was a millionaire at 18 driving around in that. Those were the days, petrol and especially insurance costs were not the big consideration they are today. That was it my introduction to the Rover __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Love the colour and the rest of it ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

22nd February 2013, 08:55	#19
Loverlees74 Regular poster None at the Moment Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love the p6's for the unique styling and believe they were much advanced for their day. My father had 2 p6s 2000sc and a 2200tc and were absolutely brilliant cars.. __________________ Owning a MG ZT has never been so easy; all you have to do is to drive one...

21st February 2013, 23:23	#11
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	It's come with the metal wings in the photos fitted, which, I understand are decent, but comes with a set of fibreglass ones too. I've no idea what colour the fibreglass ones are, but we'll see when they arrive! The yellow peril is certainly going very well, particularly with another 200cc.

21st February 2013, 23:42	#13
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	The photo with the gold alloys was taken just before he started taking bits off it. I saw it sitting at the house, in Ayr, a couple of months ago, and driving past, it still looked red and shiny! My 2000 needed so much done to it in the Autumn, but it's a transformed car now, and is so much nicer to drive than ever before!

22nd February 2013, 08:31	#15
simonej Avid contributor ZT-T 190 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I wonder if a TVR tweaked 5 litre RV8 would fit in that?

22nd February 2013, 08:32	#16
Roy&Rosebud Gets stuck in rover75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Manordeilo Posts: 695 Thanks: 637 Thanked 401 Times in 64 Posts	What a lovely car, only wish we could afford one, (especially in that condition). Good luck to you sir. Green with envy I am not, but jelous I am!!!!!! As you know, ever the same. Roy & Rosebud. (Old Man and Old Lady). Take good care of each other.

22nd February 2013, 09:15	#20
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Very nice indeed ! The 3.5 V8 was a superb piece of engineering (I've even put one in my 1978 Granada Ghia !) I grew up working on these cars & have some fond memories. The P5B Coupe is my personal choice of 'older' Rover but I really like the P6B Auto especially with the spare wheel on the bootlid (continental look) Prefer the 3500 to 3500S as I like an Autobox. All the best with your new project.