BorniteIdentity Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I keep gravitating back to these wonderful cars. It's the mix of retro and modern, the styling cues from the P series cars, the fact that they're probably the best FWD car of the 90s and that they're available in really unique specs that makes them appeal greatly. I nearly had the perfect one earlier this year, but I just didn't like the Wedgwood colour. Silly I know, but it wasn't "the one". I'm on the hunt again, so thought I'd ask here in case anyone knows of something that's "not quite for sale yet". I've seen one or two that I like, and know of a couple more on here. I do want a 6 cylinder car. Whilst they feel like an 'occasion' to drive, that's moreso with the bigger engines. (I've had 3 of these before)I do want something a bit different. No JRG with sandstone cloth.Basically I'd like my last car in a different colour. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefag Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Your last car? Is there something you're not telling us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Your last car? Is there something you're not telling us? The Wedgwood 75? Someone bought it way back in the summer. As stupid as it sounds, I just couldn't get over the colour. Weirdly, the Rover specialist I bought it from (who was offered it by the only owner) said the same. Or he would have kept it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 You want something with aubergine personal line its cracking. Even the cloth is smart but rare. AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Ahem.... http://autoshite.com/topic/26135-rover-75-20-manual-new-mot-£400/ BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 You want something with aubergine personal line its cracking. Even the cloth is smart but rare. There's one on C&C at the moment. It's out of the country, sans MOT and a more than I've ever paid for one. Naturally, I've already made contact. Lacquer Peel and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 There's one on C&C at the moment. It's out of the country, sans MOT and a more than I've ever paid for one. Naturally, I've already made contact.Yes, sure i have seen that. Its lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Itis nice to have one that isn't the standard blue. Nothing wrong with the blue but I've had a couple of them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Best FWD car of the 90's? Thats a bold claim . Think id vote for the Integra Type R Liggle, SiC and HMC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Think I'd vote for the Alfa 156 in this class But I have bias as well as experience. And still got one Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 There’s an excellent piece I read about 4 years ago which certainly made that point more compellingly than I ever could. I’ve not driven every car going, but these are an excellent car when correctly propelled and geared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthebeard Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Maybe a 2001 V6 75 Connoisseur in British Racing Green with beige leather and electric seats would fit the bill? One with solid history and cambelts and thermostat housing done recently? Personal registration and very nice all round. Brodders, alf892 and purplebargeken 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Basically I'd like my last car in a different colour. Have you tried Orange Grove yet? Lush. One of a few odd hues, especially the Monogram range of pearlescent upsetters BASE colours are in the Rover brochure of baseness Dick Longbridge and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 These are an excellent car when correctly propelled and geared. What are the top two and bottom two to drive? Likewise what are the top two and bottom two, to properly live with long term, i.e. bills. [That was a question to all comers] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hnnng. There are some utterly fucking brilliant hues available. The flip paints on the MGs are sublime. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthebeard Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Maybe a 2001 V6 75 Connoisseur in British Racing Green with beige leather and electric seats would fit the bill? One with solid history and cambelts and thermostat housing done recently? Personal registration and very nice all round.Edit. Not for sale apparently. Mrs Beard says NO. She loves it. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Edit. Not for sale apparently. Mrs Beard says NO. She loves it.That’s a shame. Ticks all the boxes. Keep on enjoying it though! purplebargeken and Bobthebeard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Just saying like....... flat4alfa, Bobthebeard and purplebargeken 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Nice, but it's hardly X383 HAV, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Mine is now way down in the South of France- chap came all the way on a plane to pick it up, have a motoring holiday in Scotland then drive it home. Got a note from the guy a few weeks back saying it's all French registered and MOT'd now. I loved looking at it, loved sitting in it, but to drive- a bit meh. It was top spec and Monogram,V6,Serpents, Private plate, Auto with all the toys except Harmann and Sat Nav, and everything worked. I made the mistake in getting slightly involved with the owners club. I stuck it on Ebay to find it's own price and I think I came out with about £750 all told. Obviously because the belts were about to snap as it was a year over... oldcars and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Mine is now way down in the South of France- chap came all the way on a plane to pick it up, have a motoring holiday in Scotland then drive it home. Got a note from the guy a few weeks back saying it's all French registered and MOT'd now. I loved looking at it, loved sitting in it, but to drive- a bit meh. It was top spec and Monogram,V6,Serpents, Private plate, Auto with all the toys except Harmann and Sat Nav, and everything worked. I made the mistake in getting slightly involved with the owners club. I stuck it on Ebay to find it's own price and I think I came out with about £750 all told. Obviously because the belts were about to snap as it was a year over... IMG_20170417_141538031.jpgDid'nt know you had sold it. It is a lovely car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 This looks nice, but might be dear. http://www.countryclassics-cars.com/car/rover-75-2-5-v6-connoisseur-se-exceptional-low-mileage-car-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Edit. Not for sale apparently. Mrs says NO.She loves it. This never happens to me BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Did'nt know you had sold it. It is a lovely car.TBH I didn't love it, and it was a car that needed love, and a garage... and an older owner! I still enjoy driving... oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 This looks nice, but might be dear. http://www.countryclassics-cars.com/car/rover-75-2-5-v6-connoisseur-se-exceptional-low-mileage-car-2/I would imagine about £5k! oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I Agree with seeking out something a bit different. There's so many options with the monogram range. I always find myself looking as mgrover.info where you can determine how many of a certain spec were made with the aim of finding a 1 of 1. IIRC "yoss" had a yellow mg estate that was originally a rapid response ambulance. Maybe not everyone's cup of earl grey but I loved it and like any car that's a bit different and has an interesting history. I even tried to buy the wrecked longbridge security 75 but it had been scrapped after sittting abandoned on the perimeter of the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 This looks nice, but might be dear. http://www.countryclassics-cars.com/car/rover-75-2-5-v6-connoisseur-se-exceptional-low-mileage-car-2/ He has a £650 one too, had it a long while so might swap for hamper. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I really should have a drive of a 75 to see what all the fuss is about. Maybe I'd like them , it happened with Binis, X5s and Cayennes and I hated all of those with a passion I've never managed to muster for the 75. My Rover history includes a P5 3 Litre, many SD1s and even a KV6 Sterling. I've driven thousands of miles in 200s (SD3&R8) 400s,600s and 800s as company cars.During the late 80's early 90's I worked with John Towers' wife and on dropping her home one night in an XM , he came out to have a look and said something like " The new 800 is going to ride better than these"What he didn't say is that it would be the size of a 600, the price of an 800 and look like it was designed by Mitsouka!I've harboured desires for a ZT 260 like any normal person , but what I'd really like is a rwd auto LWB estate with a 3.0 BMW diesel. Then I could get excited about Personal Line piping and black sills like all you other pervs. mercrocker, flat4alfa and HMC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Just saying like....... Love that blue, was the same as the roffle I won off RobT. Gorgeous colour. They also look fab in that yellow and cream, and most blues. Did they ever do black on it? I too love these cars, but they just frighten me too much mechanically. And I don't get on with the seats, which is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 , but what I'd really like is a rwd auto LWB estate with a 3.0 BMW diesel. Then I could get excited about Personal Line piping and black sills like all you other pervs. Errrrgghhh! Love that blue, was the same as the roffle I won off RobT. Gorgeous colour. They also look fab in that yellow and cream, and most blues. Did they ever do black on it? I too love these cars, but they just frighten me too much mechanically. And I don't get on with the seats, which is a problem. Yes they did black - the one my replacement KV6 came from was black. Dark Fantasy is my favourite - good luck finding the one saloon or 2 tourers that were made purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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