Popular Post eddyramrod Posted July 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2017 I've had a bunch of Rovers of various types, with mixed results. Well not that mixed really, the nearest thing to a happy ending is the ex-TaxiPaul 75 that I won, and couldn't use, which my mate Dave now has. And loves. So when I clicked the link on the ebay thread to a giffer-owned 820 auto there was only really ever going to be one result, wasn't there? Collection Mission arranged for Sunday. Watch this space, as they say. mercedade, Junkman, Six-cylinder and 50 others 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djimbob Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 chod speed Eddy eddyramrod and Magnificent Rustbucket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Love old barge, well bought! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Looks a good'un that! Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Saw that on the Bay, so glad it went to a shiter, looks lubberley that, Eddy eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 That's a good looking car Eddy, good luck on Sunday. I used to do work on an early 827 fastback, it had the Honda V6 and was a lovely lovely car to waft around in. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Something something floorpans something something sills. Seriously though, that looks lush. I do like 800s. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Good luck with it all! I have always wanted to try an 800. Definitely the Rover I aspired* to have. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Something something floorpans something something sills. Seriously though, that looks lush. I do like 800s. Something something Rover. Really, I went to jack the front of the 200 up today and the bloody sill's holed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 hope your going to wear a captains hat whilst driving this luxobarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 I may have to give in and buy a flat cap for this one... PO says it's ridiculously fast, he's enjoyed embarrassing "da kidz" at traffic lights. That suits me! On the ebay thread, someone said this engine makes 136bhp. That's the same as Bodie's Capri 3.0. Should be fun! Jodie, yes, it's the same one. danthecapriman, purplebargeken and cpjitservices 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I love 800s almost as much as I don't love 75s. A properly competitive car for the class it was aimed at , not some ill conceived , wrong sized retro throwback that has only gained any popularity because of the demise of the company and misty eyed nostalgia.Although I do wonder if the National Trust grille and analogue clock on the Mk2 and its positive effect on sales of a by then slightly outdated car , could be said to be responsible for the whole Retro style thing , Rover 600, Nwe Beetle, S-Type, 75, Bini, Fiat 500- would any of these exist without the bit of chrome and plastic being met with such enthusiasm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Well in, Eddy, look forward to reading all about this when you collect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Jeremy Clarkson-approved. stuboy, Sudsprint and cpjitservices 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi paul Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Good luck with this one eddy. Looks fantastic.having watched that video. You really need a blazer and not just a flat cap for this. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Well bought, Eddy. Hope it can successfully fill Hyacinth's hole. cpjitservices, Lacquer Peel, danthecapriman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Yep this looks brilliant - not a popular colour either so certainly looks brilliant/different. Waiting for the collection thread with excitement. These old Rovers are truly magnificent. Well done Eddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Jeremy Clarkson-approved. Clarkson approves? Right, it's got to go. clayts450, cpjitservices, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Well bought, Eddy. Hope it can successfully fill Hyacinth's hole. Had to double take on this post, I'll see myself out. privatewire, Rusty_Rocket, RoadworkUK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 On the ebay thread, someone said this engine makes 136bhp. Is something broken? It should have 180 hp. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael t Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Brilliant purchase, best of luck! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Is something broken? It should have 180 hp.How Much??????? Bloody hell, really? I was impressed enough with 136 out of a little four-pot. No wonder PO calls it fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Do be careful Eddy of any Claptrap the vendor may feed you! Autoshite semi-regular Lord Sward as a prospective customer at 3m? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Defo 136hp for these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 How Much??????? Bloody hell, really? I was impressed enough with 136 out of a little four-pot. No wonder PO calls it fast!There was turbo and non-turbo. Wonder which this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Aha, that might explain it. There was no mention of a turbo in the listing, so it's probably safe to assume it doesn't have one. Note, this logic doesn't necessarily apply to all circumstances. Junkman and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Yeah they never sold a turbo/automatic combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Looks really nice BTW. I reckon this has far more appeal and long-term prospects than the 213!!!! Good luck! trigger and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Yeah they never sold a turbo/automatic combo Looks really nice BTW. I reckon this has far more appeal and long-term prospects than the 213!!!! Good luck!Just what I was thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Naturally I assumed it comes with a charger of much witchcraftery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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