Austin Rover PDI importance.

Phil · 5th May 2012, 18:44

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2R3N...eature=related

I love the polaroid glasses! Remimnds me of the time I was asked by Practical Classics if they could use my Marina for a 1970's photo shoot with period dress. (I wasn't in this, it was for a car park shot) and the producer saw my glasses and said, "can I borrow your glasses?!" I felt so trendy.

The facts at the end were quite sad. Shame they weren't given the investment, help and business guidance they needed. I firmly believe that if the Honda partnership had gone on, they would still be here.

sworks · 5th May 2012, 18:47

I'm probably One of the few people that thinks that Honda weren't all that great for Rover when they were in partnership. Going to watch the youtube clip

Phil · 5th May 2012, 18:51

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Originally Posted by sworks

I'm probably One of the few people that thinks that Honda weren't all that great for Rover when they were in partnership. Going to watch the youtube clip

I don't know. What makes you say that? I guess in a round about kind of way, I have British Leyland to thank for my job!

Johnny the Fox · 5th May 2012, 19:15

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Originally Posted by sworks

I'm probably One of the few people that thinks that Honda weren't all that great for Rover when they were in partnership. Going to watch the youtube clip

No I don't either, they used Rover for technology and to get around the import quota. They had Rover in a bear hug. Rover had to pay Honda royalties on every 200, 400, 600 and 800 made Due to the Honda content in them and as part of the deal no sales to the USA. Rover became a marque under Honda control without being owned by them.

sworks · 5th May 2012, 19:18

Pretty much as above Phil, no sales to the USA and remember those hideous interior seat fabrics that Rover uesd? That was down to honda making sure they had the better interior trims

Phil · 5th May 2012, 19:40

Have you ever sat in a Concerto? They are gross! Not a patch on the R8! British Leyland actually built a massive amount of cars for Honda both in Cowley and Longbridge. Rover did sell Honda derived products in the United States, under the brand of Sterling. When the Rover 600/Accord were being developed, many of the Japanese actually prefered the Rover derivatives styling. Honda also used a lot of Rover engines in their products. I thought that Longbridge actually made the best profit it had done in years when building Honda cars?

5th May 2012, 18:44	#1
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Austin Rover PDI importance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2R3N...eature=related I love the polaroid glasses! Remimnds me of the time I was asked by Practical Classics if they could use my Marina for a 1970's photo shoot with period dress. (I wasn't in this, it was for a car park shot) and the producer saw my glasses and said, "can I borrow your glasses?!" I felt so trendy. The facts at the end were quite sad. Shame they weren't given the investment, help and business guidance they needed. I firmly believe that if the Honda partnership had gone on, they would still be here. __________________

5th May 2012, 18:47	#2
sworks This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,082 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	I'm probably One of the few people that thinks that Honda weren't all that great for Rover when they were in partnership. Going to watch the youtube clip __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

5th May 2012, 19:18	#5
sworks This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,082 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Pretty much as above Phil, no sales to the USA and remember those hideous interior seat fabrics that Rover uesd? That was down to honda making sure they had the better interior trims __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

5th May 2012, 19:40	#6
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Have you ever sat in a Concerto? They are gross! Not a patch on the R8! British Leyland actually built a massive amount of cars for Honda both in Cowley and Longbridge. Rover did sell Honda derived products in the United States, under the brand of Sterling. When the Rover 600/Accord were being developed, many of the Japanese actually prefered the Rover derivatives styling. Honda also used a lot of Rover engines in their products. I thought that Longbridge actually made the best profit it had done in years when building Honda cars? __________________