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7th May 2014, 10:41 | #1 |
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'1998' 75 Connoisseur in dire need of work
Just spotted this very very sad-looking 75, which, if it's a 1998 car is certainly far more worthy of salvation than some of the cars we've seen. Gearbox aside, it might not be a big job to sort out. Definitely a launch car, if not a 1998 car.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Conn...396d0#viTabs_0
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7th May 2014, 19:05 | #2 |
Posted a thing or two
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Hi Frazzle
I sent the seller a message and she got back to me its a dealer launch car on a T
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7th May 2014, 19:08 | #3 |
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It's in Bucks, so may be able to assist on a viewing if anyone was seriously interested.
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7th May 2014, 19:34 | #4 |
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The listing now says that 1998 was a mistake; it was first registered in 1999. The VIN number given suggests that it was one of the last of the 'T' registrations. This car needs saving! When the seller says that the gearbox "has gone", we know the score.
Simon
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7th May 2014, 19:39 | #5 |
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A must save...
This is one of the cars that will be most desired when we are dead and gone, a part of history that we were part of, but will only help to preserve for the future. That's why it must be saved...It's no different than a Spitfire...
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7th May 2014, 19:47 | #6 |
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auction ended early.
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7th May 2014, 20:38 | #7 |
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I concur (which may come as a surprise!) It is undoubtedly a rare car, possibly one of the rarest. Even a fake enthusiast can see it must be worth saving. Hoping if and when it comes back up for auction it is bought by someone with the wherewithal to restore it properly.
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7th May 2014, 21:13 | #8 |
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This car lives in Downhead Park in Milton Keynes, i passed it today!
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7th May 2014, 22:19 | #9 |
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7th May 2014, 22:42 | #10 |
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the seller is a member of the forum and although still "active" has not posted for some years...
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