14 years old this year...

Sebastienclement · 20th February 2014, 13:13

What an old banger!

thomas 75 connie · 20th February 2014, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Sebastienclement

What an old banger!

Not a banger at all

Lovely looking car you have there.
Wasnt owned by a certain Baywatch and Knightrider star by any chance?

Sebastienclement · 20th February 2014, 13:16

Really is a lovely car - even more so that it's mechanically 100%!

The plate is my own. My first initial of my real name is "T" and my surname is "Hough" - guess how it's pronounced

thomas 75 connie · 20th February 2014, 13:18

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Originally Posted by Sebastienclement

Really is a lovely car - even more so that it's mechanically 100%!

The plate is my own. My first initial of my real name is "T" and my surname is "Hough" - guess how it's pronounced

Do you have any more pictures that you would like to share?

Sebastienclement · 20th February 2014, 13:33

Certainly

The one photo from the ebay ad (bought unseen):

After collecting:

Boot floor - nice and clean!

First "decent" photo after a good wash and valet:

After fitting a brand new chrome topped gearknob I had stored for a while:

After a big interior cleanup:

Sporting a poppy on a frosty morning last November:

Image taken for my signature:

After fitting some LED interior lighting:

Another autumn-y picture:

Being a wedding car for a friend last month - pictured outside The Guildhall in Hull. Sans ribbons, because the groom refused to get in the car with them on

I will never EVER tire of this dashboard:

The car is only a Classic SE, and I paid around £500 for it. But it's got under 70k miles on, the previous owner had had the clutch, exhaust, tyres and brakes done too. I've had to do a few bits, such as the rear handbrake shoes, thermostat (was stuck open), and a few suspension bits, but with Trikey around the corner, it all gets done easily!

Thanks for looking / reading!

thomas 75 connie · 20th February 2014, 13:52

Thanks for showing them ther interior looks brand new

Sebastienclement · 20th February 2014, 14:01

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Originally Posted by thomas 75 connie

Thanks for showing them ther interior looks brand new

No problem! I've just been having a trawl through your launch car thread

Fantastic stuff!

I will have myself either a launch car, or one of the Jap export ones in Dorchester Red at some point - but for now this is doing admirably as a daily driver. Nice to have the V6 in it as well.

The interior is this car's big plus point. It might not be that well appointed (although does have (working) aircon etc... but it's in lovely condition!

thomas 75 connie · 20th February 2014, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Sebastienclement

No problem! I've just been having a trawl through your launch car thread

Fantastic stuff!

I will have myself either a launch car, or one of the Jap export ones in Dorchester Red at some point - but for now this is doing admirably as a daily driver. Nice to have the V6 in it as well.

The interior is this car's big plus point. It might not be that well appointed (although does have (working) aircon etc... but it's in lovely condition!

Thankyou kind sir

The 75 though is always a special place to be,be it a classic or connoisseur they are all special and yours is probably now a very rare entity being a classic as people like sticking different bits on

Brabus · 22nd February 2014, 07:31

Thats a lovely car. It would put a lot of newer cars to shame.

Westonboy · 22nd February 2014, 10:12

Is that a personalised number plate, only my cdt is 14 next month and is a W reg?.

20th February 2014, 13:13	#1
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	14 years old this year... What an old banger!

22nd February 2014, 07:31	#9
Brabus This is my second home 01 75 tourer cdt,1973 Rover 3500S,,1974 Rover 3500 Auto,1998 216 SE Coupe, 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bangor/down Posts: 4,839 Thanks: 62 Thanked 184 Times in 158 Posts	Thats a lovely car. It would put a lot of newer cars to shame. __________________ Regards Neale [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 121st 75 Tourer to be made 15th 75 Tourer CDT Club SE to be made 36th 75 Tourer in Zircon Silver Metallic to be made Membership No 903 I was one of the 541

20th February 2014, 13:16	#3
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	Really is a lovely car - even more so that it's mechanically 100%! The plate is my own. My first initial of my real name is "T" and my surname is "Hough" - guess how it's pronounced

20th February 2014, 13:33	#5
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	Certainly The one photo from the ebay ad (bought unseen): After collecting: Boot floor - nice and clean! First "decent" photo after a good wash and valet: After fitting a brand new chrome topped gearknob I had stored for a while: After a big interior cleanup: Sporting a poppy on a frosty morning last November: Image taken for my signature: After fitting some LED interior lighting: Another autumn-y picture: Being a wedding car for a friend last month - pictured outside The Guildhall in Hull. Sans ribbons, because the groom refused to get in the car with them on I will never EVER tire of this dashboard: The car is only a Classic SE, and I paid around £500 for it. But it's got under 70k miles on, the previous owner had had the clutch, exhaust, tyres and brakes done too. I've had to do a few bits, such as the rear handbrake shoes, thermostat (was stuck open), and a few suspension bits, but with Trikey around the corner, it all gets done easily! Thanks for looking / reading!

20th February 2014, 13:52	#6
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Thanks for showing them ther interior looks brand new

22nd February 2014, 10:12	#10
Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	Is that a personalised number plate, only my cdt is 14 next month and is a W reg?.