Errr, is this real

Bean66 · 11th July 2018, 21:51

All

Wondering round the web looking at Rover stuff and can across this add. SMG were/are a well known reputable company as far as i can remember and they have this advertised.

https://www.hursleyhillgarage.co.uk/...752/#top-image

Now i was simply thinking the web site was out of date, maybe last being updated in 2008, but they do have newer cars, 14 plate, advertised. And looking at Streetview the images are from 2017 and show the dealer was still there with Rovers on the forecourt.

Is it just a wind up or wot.

Bean

SCP440 · 11th July 2018, 22:03

No its real, he wont shift on the price and as has been discussed several times will need a load of recommissioning before it is driven.

As soon as it is driven its perceived value will decrease.

If you really wanted one it is probably the best one to buy as it is as good as new but personally I think it should be put in a museum, maybe Gaydon?

Groundsman Willie · 11th July 2018, 22:10

3 grand for a poverty spec 75 with over 100k on the clock anyone? Bargain

steve-45 · 11th July 2018, 22:11

Never realised that they had a heated front screen !

75c · 11th July 2018, 22:17

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Originally Posted by SCP440

No its real, he wont shift on the price and as has been discussed several times will need a load of recommissioning before it is driven.

You're not kidding, he turned down £25k last December from someone with more money than sense. I'd love the car, but its at least 12k over its worth. Maybe he's hoping it'll appreciate as they become rarer.

kaiser · 12th July 2018, 00:13

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Originally Posted by steve-45

Never realised that they had a heated front screen !

Have never heard of or seen that.

clf · 12th July 2018, 00:30

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Originally Posted by steve-45

Never realised that they had a heated front screen !

Not factory fitted anyway (Ford had the patent on that back then)

basil · 12th July 2018, 15:20

Tried to do a Deal with the Boss in 2010 but he WasALOOF & still Seems to be.

klarzy · 12th July 2018, 15:32

I do so love those Vortex wheels...

Tenesmus · 12th July 2018, 18:12

I went there to get parts for the Sterling years back (good bloke in the parts dept) and sat in that V8.

I mentioned it to him and he raised his eyes to heaven...

11th July 2018, 21:51	#1
Bean66 Regular poster MG Ztt Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Brum Posts: 68 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Errr, is this real All Wondering round the web looking at Rover stuff and can across this add. SMG were/are a well known reputable company as far as i can remember and they have this advertised. https://www.hursleyhillgarage.co.uk/...752/#top-image Now i was simply thinking the web site was out of date, maybe last being updated in 2008, but they do have newer cars, 14 plate, advertised. And looking at Streetview the images are from 2017 and show the dealer was still there with Rovers on the forecourt. Is it just a wind up or wot. Bean

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	No its real, he wont shift on the price and as has been discussed several times will need a load of recommissioning before it is driven. As soon as it is driven its perceived value will decrease. If you really wanted one it is probably the best one to buy as it is as good as new but personally I think it should be put in a museum, maybe Gaydon?

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steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Never realised that they had a heated front screen !