Our Pilgrimage to Longbridge

Jules · 11th July 2007, 20:26

On our way back from hols in Samois, France we wanted to get off the M6 south of Birmingham in order for me to visit Longbridge once again to see what had become of it.

The showroom is still there and some full time staff hanging around.

Ther was a big conference there a few weeks back for the Chineese, and I managed to snaffle some breifing notes written for the Chineese attending, on the history of MG cars.

No Rover stock left to speak of but wait.......
One of my dream cars was there as seen in various publicity literature.

Some pics:

JohnDotCom · 11th July 2007, 20:30

Nice Pics Jules,
Couldn't you blag some Fan Motors off of them?

Jamie · 11th July 2007, 20:31

Oh Man......I LOVE that coupe.....I hope they build it.

Jules · 11th July 2007, 20:36

Yes it's the only one in the world!
The showroom chap said there were no plans to build them at present.

I felt like driving it through the showroom window:lol:
It's a bit of a mock up though

Most of the windows are perspex and the Sat Nav stuff was all Mock up.
Don't know if I like the Americanised interior

JohnDotCom · 11th July 2007, 20:39

That interior is a bit to "Bright" for me.
I think its going to be one of those, you either love it or hate it.
What a missed chance by Rover/MG.

Tatts · 11th July 2007, 20:39

It's a stunning looking car, and I'm sure if it makes the showrooms, would sell well.

Not keen on the interior, looks like they've skinned David Dickenson for the hide!

Jon · 11th July 2007, 22:10

Fabulous looking motor; note the new wheel centres. I wonder if thats the only mod since it was the 75 coupe?!

Jules · 11th July 2007, 22:36

It could well have competed with the likes of Merc & Volvo coupes and even an own goal against BMW coupes

BMC123 · 12th July 2007, 00:14

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and even an own goal against BMW coupes

and that, in a nutshell (I think) is one of the reasons BMW wanted rid of Rover, as it stood a very good chance of taking thier own sales. Sort of maybe a little like Skoda taking a fair chunk from VW.....

of course, those are just my rambling thoughts.......

JohnDotCom · 12th July 2007, 07:23

11th July 2007, 20:26	#1
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Our Pilgrimage to Longbridge On our way back from hols in Samois, France we wanted to get off the M6 south of Birmingham in order for me to visit Longbridge once again to see what had become of it. The showroom is still there and some full time staff hanging around. Ther was a big conference there a few weeks back for the Chineese, and I managed to snaffle some breifing notes written for the Chineese attending, on the history of MG cars. No Rover stock left to speak of but wait....... One of my dream cars was there as seen in various publicity literature. Some pics: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

11th July 2007, 20:31	#3
Jamie Posted a thing or two In Limbo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,685 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Oh Man......I LOVE that coupe.....I hope they build it. __________________ Finally given up trying to buy the last new rover V8 from Bristol, 2 years of haggling got me nowhere!

11th July 2007, 20:36	#4
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Yes it's the only one in the world! The showroom chap said there were no plans to build them at present. I felt like driving it through the showroom window:lol: It's a bit of a mock up though Most of the windows are perspex and the Sat Nav stuff was all Mock up. Don't know if I like the Americanised interior __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

11th July 2007, 22:36	#8
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	It could well have competed with the likes of Merc & Volvo coupes and even an own goal against BMW coupes __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

12th July 2007, 07:23	#10
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11th July 2007, 20:30	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Nice Pics Jules, Couldn't you blag some Fan Motors off of them?

11th July 2007, 20:39	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	That interior is a bit to "Bright" for me. I think its going to be one of those, you either love it or hate it. What a missed chance by Rover/MG.

11th July 2007, 20:39	#6
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	It's a stunning looking car, and I'm sure if it makes the showrooms, would sell well. Not keen on the interior, looks like they've skinned David Dickenson for the hide!

11th July 2007, 22:10	#7
Jon Avid contributor ZT 190 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fabulous looking motor; note the new wheel centres. I wonder if thats the only mod since it was the 75 coupe?!