Finally got number 2 - Page 4

BigRuss · 4th December 2008, 18:57

mja2tw,

to the club.

That looks a very nice car you've got there

If my budget had been a bit bigger I would have definately gone for that one.

Make sure you read up about the plenum drains

Latest on mine is that I've been in touch with Dave and he remembers the car quite well and the launch where it was the car everyone wanted a look at.
It was with Richardsons for around 5 months or so.
Only one of the Directors and himself drove the car.
He said it was then sold to a local man, the last time he saw the car was in 2002 which ties in with the service history.

He says he will see if he can get hold of any pictures of the car, which would be great.

He's also going to show the pictures that I sent him to others to see if those wheels were on it during it's time there but can't remember them as being on the car.

Russ

Oh no, does that mean I've got to put my spare Crowns on it.

Duotone · 4th December 2008, 20:23

Russ.

Here is a picture from Rover brochure, the 75 shown has non-standard alloys,

that said they are 16" X spokes but similar to your wheels.

It shows that not all early 75's were fitted with Crowns or Serpents.

Wow! look at the finish on that Wedgwood Blue 75.

Dave T

BigRuss · 4th December 2008, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

Wow! look at the finish on that Wedgwood Blue 75.

Dave T

One thing I have notice is that it seems to have a very good finish to the paintwork.

I wonder if the launch cars had an extra coat of laquer applied same as they did with the press cars?

Russ

majedm75 · 5th December 2008, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

Russ.

Here is a picture from Rover brochure, the 75 shown has non-standard alloys,

that said they are 16" X spokes but similar to your wheels.

It shows that not all early 75's were fitted with Crowns or Serpents.

Wow! look at the finish on that Wedgwood Blue 75.

Dave T

Dave, the same picture appears in the EO1623 brochure that I have :lol:

Duotone · 5th December 2008, 20:08

Rover used this Wedgwood Blue 75, 117 AYN in several brochures dated 1999 and 2000.

It is shown with different various acessories fitted, eg. door finishers, painted mudflaps, roof rails and a roof box.
In some pictures it is shown fitted with Serpent alloys.

Dave T

4th December 2008, 18:57	#31
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	mja2tw, to the club. That looks a very nice car you've got there If my budget had been a bit bigger I would have definately gone for that one. Make sure you read up about the plenum drains Latest on mine is that I've been in touch with Dave and he remembers the car quite well and the launch where it was the car everyone wanted a look at. It was with Richardsons for around 5 months or so. Only one of the Directors and himself drove the car. He said it was then sold to a local man, the last time he saw the car was in 2002 which ties in with the service history. He says he will see if he can get hold of any pictures of the car, which would be great. He's also going to show the pictures that I sent him to others to see if those wheels were on it during it's time there but can't remember them as being on the car. Russ Oh no, does that mean I've got to put my spare Crowns on it. __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

4th December 2008, 20:23	#32
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Russ. Here is a picture from Rover brochure, the 75 shown has non-standard alloys, that said they are 16" X spokes but similar to your wheels. It shows that not all early 75's were fitted with Crowns or Serpents. Wow! look at the finish on that Wedgwood Blue 75. Dave T Last edited by Duotone; 4th December 2008 at 20:27..

5th December 2008, 20:08	#35
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Rover used this Wedgwood Blue 75, 117 AYN in several brochures dated 1999 and 2000. It is shown with different various acessories fitted, eg. door finishers, painted mudflaps, roof rails and a roof box. In some pictures it is shown fitted with Serpent alloys. Dave T