A bit of an outing for the 75

Bernard LPG · 1st June 2010, 17:15

We have just returned from giving the 75 a bit of a run.

Crossing from Portsmouth to Caen in Normandy, taking mainly the side roads through to the South of France and then into Spain. A day or two here and there all along the south coast of Spain, with a long stay near Marbella before carrying on to Gib and then turning north.
Then a relatively hurried return trip via Jerez, Seville and Valladolid before boarding the ferry at Santander for the return to Plymouth.

Just under 3,200 miles in all, spread over 6 weeks, with the bulk of the mileage being covered in 17 driving days.

Although I had experienced some problems preparing the car beforehand, the 75 behaved impeccably and ran on LPG for the whole distance, I even found enough Autogas in Spain for the first time.

The only time we were brought to a standstill on the open road was on the M5, between Taunton and Bristol, in fact this last leg of the journey was the slowest by far.

And with the worst food.

Still, it's nice to be home now, shivering, with the central heating on

and waiting for the (2nd) credit card statement to hit the hall floor.
(The first month's has already landed

)

trebor · 1st June 2010, 17:18

nice to have you back Bernard, did you see many 75/ZTs on your travels, or even get any comments about your own ?

pab · 1st June 2010, 17:23

that's some mileage..but spread over the duration of six weeks..

this is something that i would like to do,but never get chance.

kevin · 1st June 2010, 18:17

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Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

through to the South of France and then into Spain.

That would keep both me and my son happy,
son happy to stay in France so he can talk Franch, and myself leaving there to get to spain.

nice to know you enjoyed your trip.

home.

DerekS · 1st June 2010, 18:29

About 7 yrs ago (how time flies) we did almost exactly the same trip .Cherbourg, Gib ( see daughter )..Bilbao....with our caravan ... Wife was not allowed to fly due to ticker prob... Had difficulty in keeping the speed down to 60/65 on the long straight roads .. Happy days . Have to handle the caravan myself now .

Bernard LPG · 1st June 2010, 18:41

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Originally Posted by trebor

nice to have you back Bernard, did you see many 75/ZTs on your travels, or even get any comments about your own ?

Actually saw 3 others in our village in the Costa del Sol on the same day having only seen one other up till then.
No-one even glanced at ours until it was clean and then it turned a few heads.
Neighbour there wanted to buy it last time out, offer still stands even though the steering wheel is on the wrong side. I took him out for a little spin down the Autovia del Mediterraneo and he actually burst out laughing at the growl of the acceleration! He is actually now looking to buy one. Good job we didn't go in the V8.

Bernard LPG · 1st June 2010, 18:47

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Originally Posted by pab

that's some mileage..but spread over the duration of six weeks..

this is something that i would like to do,but never get chance.

I couldn't help thinking during the journey, that I used to regularly drive to and from the apartment that I had in Brno in one hit from here, but that was 35 years ago, I couldn't do it now, even with the great improvement in vehicles.

starbug2 · 2nd June 2010, 18:12

welcome back

look forward to seeing you both at some meet

1st June 2010, 17:15	#1
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A bit of an outing for the 75 We have just returned from giving the 75 a bit of a run. Crossing from Portsmouth to Caen in Normandy, taking mainly the side roads through to the South of France and then into Spain. A day or two here and there all along the south coast of Spain, with a long stay near Marbella before carrying on to Gib and then turning north. Then a relatively hurried return trip via Jerez, Seville and Valladolid before boarding the ferry at Santander for the return to Plymouth. Just under 3,200 miles in all, spread over 6 weeks, with the bulk of the mileage being covered in 17 driving days. Although I had experienced some problems preparing the car beforehand, the 75 behaved impeccably and ran on LPG for the whole distance, I even found enough Autogas in Spain for the first time. The only time we were brought to a standstill on the open road was on the M5, between Taunton and Bristol, in fact this last leg of the journey was the slowest by far. And with the worst food. Still, it's nice to be home now, shivering, with the central heating on and waiting for the (2nd) credit card statement to hit the hall floor. (The first month's has already landed )

1st June 2010, 17:18	#2
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	nice to have you back Bernard, did you see many 75/ZTs on your travels, or even get any comments about your own ? __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

2nd June 2010, 18:12	#8
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	welcome back look forward to seeing you both at some meet __________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

1st June 2010, 17:23	#3
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	that's some mileage..but spread over the duration of six weeks.. this is something that i would like to do,but never get chance.

1st June 2010, 18:29	#5
DerekS Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malpas Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 34 Thanked 118 Times in 89 Posts	About 7 yrs ago (how time flies) we did almost exactly the same trip .Cherbourg, Gib ( see daughter )..Bilbao....with our caravan ... Wife was not allowed to fly due to ticker prob... Had difficulty in keeping the speed down to 60/65 on the long straight roads .. Happy days . Have to handle the caravan myself now .