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Old 22nd December 2009, 17:03   #11
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Here is a quote from Kevin Howe.

Kevin Howe, Chief Executive, MG Rover Group, said: "We are honoured that the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex was able to join us for this special moment. Though MG Rover Group is a relatively young company, the Rover marque represents a very important historical legacy. Next year we'll be celebrating Rover's centenary, which will also hold special significance."

The five-millionth Rover

This special celebration Rover has been fitted with a high number of options. Five-speed auto transmission, Serpent 17" alloy wheels, a Driver Intelligence system (rain sensor, trip computer and reversing aid), Hi-Line satellite navigation Harman-Kardon stereo system, Business Pack (mobile phone holder and accessory sockets), powered glass sunroof, traction control, cruise control and electric driver and passenger seat adjustment have all been specified. Factory optional wood steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip are specified, with a Monogram option of a Sony DVD player.

The unique Xirallic® Aubergine paint finish, a trademark of Merck KgaA, Darmstadt, Germany was specially constructed by MG Rover Group's paint supplier Dupont. Xirallic® is the newest development of paint effect with high chroma crystal effect pigments. These produce a very high lustre, a strong glitter effect and have distinct shimmer behaviour. The Aubergine colour has a progressive travel, with increased colour intensity and very strong lustre.


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So, I have to agree it's not Bacchus..

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Old 22nd December 2009, 17:14   #12
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Here is a quote from Kevin Howe.

Kevin Howe, Chief Executive, MG Rover Group, said: "We are honoured that the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex was able to join us for this special moment. Though MG Rover Group is a relatively young company, the Rover marque represents a very important historical legacy. Next year we'll be celebrating Rover's centenary, which will also hold special significance."

The five-millionth Rover

This special celebration Rover has been fitted with a high number of options. Five-speed auto transmission, Serpent 17" alloy wheels, a Driver Intelligence system (rain sensor, trip computer and reversing aid), Hi-Line satellite navigation Harman-Kardon stereo system, Business Pack (mobile phone holder and accessory sockets), powered glass sunroof, traction control, cruise control and electric driver and passenger seat adjustment have all been specified. Factory optional wood steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip are specified, with a Monogram option of a Sony DVD player.

The unique Xirallic® Aubergine paint finish, a trademark of Merck KgaA, Darmstadt, Germany was specially constructed by MG Rover Group's paint supplier Dupont. Xirallic® is the newest development of paint effect with high chroma crystal effect pigments. These produce a very high lustre, a strong glitter effect and have distinct shimmer behaviour. The Aubergine colour has a progressive travel, with increased colour intensity and very strong lustre.


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So, I have to agree it's not Bacchus..

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I bet that 45 it that colour looks stunning! Reebs had better change the thread then.
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Old 22nd December 2009, 18:34   #13
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I live just down the road from AE Wilcox, when the snow clears I'll get a picture of the 45.
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Old 22nd December 2009, 19:01   #14
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Xirallic® So, I have to agree it's not Bacchus..

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Definitely not Bacchus Dave The correct spelling of the Du Pont paint finish used by MGR for the car is Xirallic.

Would be interesting to know who told member Rabett_Rover that the paint name was 'Razen Brown' as that is not the case.

Xirallic could be ordered as a finish from 2004 on, but no customer ever did - I suspect the ££££ was too high.

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Old 22nd December 2009, 19:03   #15
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I cant believe that anyone would have come up with 'Brown' as a positive marketing tool....
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Old 22nd December 2009, 19:10   #16
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Definitely not Bacchus Dave The correct spelling of the Du Pont paint finish used by MGR for the car is Xirallic.

Would be interesting to know who told member Rabett_Rover that the paint name was 'Razen Brown' as that is not the case.

Xirallic could be ordered as a finish from 2004 on, but no cusotmer ever did - I suspect the ££££ was too high.

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The Salesman at A. E. Wilcox told Martin Green who told me that it was Razen Brown.
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Old 22nd December 2009, 19:13   #17
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The Salesman at A. E. Wilcox told Martin Green who told me that it was Razen Brown.
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Cheers for that Lewis Probably not for the first or last time, a car salesman is offering duff info
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Old 22nd December 2009, 19:34   #18
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This thread has reminded me, I think it was on my way home from the Concorde meet I was passed by a facelift 75 (55 plate iirc) & at first I couldn't make out the colour but when it got past & the sun caught the back end it appeared to be a very dark red-ish brown I would say it was a bit darker than this razen brown/xirallic aubergine, what do folks think that would be???
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Old 22nd December 2009, 19:37   #19
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This thread has reminded me, I think it was on my way home from the Concorde meet I was passed by a facelift 75 (55 plate iirc) & at first I couldn't make out the colour but when it got past & the sun caught the back end it appeared to be a very dark red-ish brown I would say it was a bit darker than this razen brown/xirallic aubergine, what do folks think that would be???
Sounds like Dark Fantasy to me
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Sounds like Dark Fantasy to me
No honest it was real
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