S525 OVP - Restoration Comments Thread

Reebs · 13th August 2019, 17:50

Would have looked a darn sight better had it been washed

Russel · 14th August 2019, 14:57

I will see her again hope it's clean I can't believe how basic it is

SD1too · 14th August 2019, 18:09

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Originally Posted by Russel

... I can't believe how basic it is

Basic? A Rover?

You need to look at more Volkswagens and BMWs Russel.

Simon

trikey · 14th September 2019, 22:19

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Basic? A Rover?

You need to look at more Volkswagens and BMWs Russel.

Simon

Compared to other models in the range, it is very basic.

SD1too · 15th September 2019, 09:01

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Originally Posted by trikey

Compared to other models in the range, it is very basic.

Yes, I agree with you there Andy.

Simon

Teflon · 15th September 2019, 15:49

For me, that's a big part of it's charm. There are many examples of the higher spec models in amazing condition, but most of the basic ones have either been upgraded at some point, or are unloved (not all, I hasten to add!).

Having said that, if it were mine, I doubt I could resist adding lots of walnut and all the upgrades - ruining the cars history in the process

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Cliff

COLVERT · 19th April 2020, 20:33

For the very first time ( In ten years. Lol.) I've read right through both threads. Interesting but such a long gap with nothing happening half way through the restoration.

I bet the old car felt abandoned.----

Charles · 13th February 2021, 00:01

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Basic? A Rover?

You need to look at more Volkswagens and BMWs Russel.

Simon

A "basic Rover" is much like an "entry-model Rolls Royce". An interesting concept which, if it exists, serves only to devalue the marque, but which, nevertheless, knocks the spots off even a top-of-the-range Ford/Vauxhall/EU or Japanese equivalent.

COLVERT · 17th May 2021, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Charles

A "basic Rover" is much like an "entry-model Rolls Royce". An interesting concept which, if it exists, serves only to devalue the marque, but which, nevertheless, knocks the spots off even a top-of-the-range Ford/Vauxhall/EU or Japanese equivalent.

Entry model only means CHEAPEST.--The sales folk were scared to say cheapest as that would put off lots of folk from buying the car.----Doesn't actually describe the car at all.--It's meaningless.---

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Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,215 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	For me, that's a big part of it's charm. There are many examples of the higher spec models in amazing condition, but most of the basic ones have either been upgraded at some point, or are unloved (not all, I hasten to add!). Having said that, if it were mine, I doubt I could resist adding lots of walnut and all the upgrades - ruining the cars history in the process . Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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Russel Loves to post Mg zt-t Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Southampton Posts: 283 Thanks: 127 Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts	I will see her again hope it's clean I can't believe how basic it is

19th April 2020, 20:33	#7
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	For the very first time ( In ten years. Lol.) I've read right through both threads. Interesting but such a long gap with nothing happening half way through the restoration. I bet the old car felt abandoned.----