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Old 20th December 2014, 18:48   #1
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Default First production Tourer found - X702UOK

Funny how you never quite know what the day is going to bring...

Visited my local breakers yard (sorry, recycling centre ) early this morning to save some bits from a V-reg saloon, which two days ago I was told wouldn't be crushed 'til next year, due to the Xmas hols. However, on arrival I'm advised 'It's gone, sorry, was scrapped yesterday.'

Umm, great, thanks for that

'But there's an estate over in the shed mate, if you want to have a look ?'

So off I head, into the gloom, quietly fuming that another 75 has been crushed. Anyhow, looking down the line of Euro boxes, I see what turns out to be a rather grubby Moonstone green CDT auto Connoisseur Tourer poking out of the line-up and it's fitted with Serpents. Noticing it's also got head lamp power wash, and Xenons, and a sunroof, and hi-line navigation, maybe the day isn't looking so bad after all :xmas-smiley-024:

But then I notice it's X-reg. Now, as some of you will know, I've had some history with Tourers over the years and having previously seen the info on here about the very early cars, I'm now getting seriously interested... Surely not, it must of had a plate swap, but hang on, it's a 'UOK' car and that's hardly personalised ? More like a factory registration, but down here in Plymouth ? Sat right in my local yard, looking pretty much complete ? Not been picked up with a hiab, no signs of a forklift attack and no other car unceremoniously dumped on its roof (...oh, the shame of it... ). No, surely not, it can't be, can it ???

So I check the forum notes (thank you to whoever put all that info up ) and knock-me-down-with-a-feather if it isn't mass production Tourer number one, chassis 204419 !!!!!!

Having now borrowed a jump-pack to get it started, check it runs and selects gear, scrutinized the bodywork, looked in the boot, examined the tyres which all look new ??, checked for embossed headrests, torpedo badges, etc, etc. the scrap man (who by now must think I'm doing a pre-MOT) say's 'Look mate, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. An old bloke drove it in a few days ago, he'd bought a new car and simply didn't want it any more'.

Still had the tax disc on the screen 'til Feb '15 plus lots of old ones, small amount of history, a key, nav discs, 158,000 miles, but was missing a rear light, door mirror and roof rails (sold off it already, but not exactly the end of the world to replace). So after some discussion, it was duly puchased albeit it has been declared as scrap, but I will be contacting DVLA about that in the near future. As the first production 75 estate off the line (22/01/01), I'm sure this must have a certain historical significance ?

Unfortunately, they wouldn't let me keep the number plates, however I managed to get one pic before they removed them. But thankfully the chassis number body stamp and chassis plate have both remained intact, as well as being listed in the service history book.

Now, I have no need for another car and only went out to get a few spares... But realising what it was, do you think I did the right thing ??? I'm afraid heart ruled head, but I had a feeling I'd regret it if I didn't grab it before the crusher did.

Pictures to follow in a bit, if I can remember how to do it...
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Old 20th December 2014, 18:55   #2
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I hope from your parting words you are now the owner of tourer number one then

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Old 20th December 2014, 19:01   #3
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Old 20th December 2014, 19:02   #4
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Well done you. You've certainly got a unique car there.
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Old 20th December 2014, 19:04   #5
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Well done that man !
The roof bar's were taken off it for a family members Ztt but are available for originality sake if you want them
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Old 20th December 2014, 19:04   #6
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Yes Brian, I bought it

Pics to follow, just hang on a bit
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Old 20th December 2014, 19:06   #7
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That's brilliant news! Excellent to hear such an interesting car saved from scrap! Look forward to seeing photos!
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Old 20th December 2014, 19:07   #8
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Awesome,

Good luck with the DVLA i'd have done the same thing probably and I wouldn't have known it was No 1..

Been after a tourer sister to ours for a while..
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Old 20th December 2014, 19:12   #9
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As found in the scrap yard, battery missing so jump pack borrowed:











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Loaded and ready for transportation:

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Old 20th December 2014, 19:13   #10
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What were the chances!

A great find and a cracking save, almost certainly a piece of automotive history
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