I've been offered a Rover 75..

[DaveDorson]

Mate of mine in Letchworth Garden City has a Rover 75 that's now surplass to requirements.

 

It's a W reg, looks like a Cowley car, dark metallic blue, black leather with grey piping, blinds and stuff.

 

It's got a 1.8 Kettle and an Automatic gearbox.

 

Apparently the heater doesn't give out heat, I suspect the SAAB valve is shot, apparently doesn't overheat.

It's not got an MOT.  He's not sure if it'll pass, he's not willing to put it in, because of his job he seldom gets time and just wants it out the way, and any time spent on that detracts from his TR7 project.

 

MOT history shows a few bits and bobs needed, but seems to have low miles, reg is X102 PDA for anyone that wants to check that out.

 

I've been whats App'd some pics.

 

I know the square root of bugger all about these, other than they're handsome looking and a nice place to sit.  Of course I want one, but the timing is wrong for me, so I'd like to help my mate out and get this saved.

 

Can supply a phone number.

[purplebargeken]

Ace cars. 

 

Likely to be feck all re:heater, maybe a new thermostat or something.

 

How much does he want for the car?

 

Can always have a look if needed on behalf of someone, Herts is not that far away.

 

Mr Panda M?

[purplebargeken]

1.8 with no MOT = prob not very much really.

[DaveDorson]

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[DaveDorson]

He's after a hundred pounds!

 

Someone really needs to save this, even if it's just so I can have it in a few months off them      

[DaveDorson]

It really does look like a good one right?

[purplebargeken]

Fuck it. Yes please. 

 

I'll have thatif ya don't mind.

[Mally]

MOT history is quite good.

Price is very good. Easy worth that to break.

Too far for me though.

[Bobthebeard]

Fuck it. Yes please. 

 

I'll have thatif ya don't mind.

Hoy! You already have one!

Lol.

[DaveDorson]

Ken was in first, so I'll let him call Joe and sort it.

 

I'd love it myself, but I've got to be realistic.  I've got a lot on, and anything that's a gamble, I can't really do.

 

If it does come up again, I'd love a crack at it.  Once I've thined the herd a bit mind.

[purplebargeken]

Hoy! You already have one! 
Lol. 

 

My name is Ken. This is autoshite. This is where addicts of the mechanical frequent.

[Bobthebeard]

LOL....

So you will have two of them?

Brilliant!

Nice one Ken!

[purplebargeken]

Hopefully. 

[DaveDorson]

Joe's a good guy, and his Mrs is giving him other over it, he's got a TR7 in the garage, his daughters car, and he's chasing a Nissan Terrano 2.7 diesel too so wants the space.

 

He's also had some clowns at work offer him £15 for the wheels and tyres, told him to chop the cat out and weigh the rest in, but he doesn't want that to happen, he'd rather just it got saved and enjoyed.

 

He's genuinely one of those guys that just looses interest in stuff, can't be bothered to spend the time and money on them, so punts them on and moves onto the next thing.  I believe he had an ABS/Speedo fault, replaced the sensor which sorted it, and he'd been using it till the MOT ran out.  The lack of heating in winter, and his accessiblity to a works vehicle means he's not bothered to sort it, as he'd rather be in the warm garage working on the Trumpet he's got.

He'd probably fit in well here

[BorniteIdentity]

Joe's a good guy

 

He's genuinely one of those guys that just looses interest in stuff

 

Joe is actually Ken AICMFP

[BorniteIdentity]

Seriously though.  Has anyone ever seen them in the same room together?

[oldcars]

£100 is a gift well bought Ken. It will have embossed headrests, wood dash etc. 

[DaveDorson]

I have to admit I had a bit of a crisis when I got sent the pictures.

 

It's genuinely a car that I'd want for myself.  But greater good and all that.

 

Saving it was the important thing, hopefully I've managed that.

[purplebargeken]

No-one ever mentioned that I lead a double life? How remiss of me. 

 

There is enough of me to do that.

[DaveDorson]

No-one ever mentioned that I lead a double life? How remiss of me. 

 

There is enough of me to do that.

 

 

Double life means double the cars mate.

 

Take it where you can get it

[purplebargeken]

I met Joe this evening and despite the thoughts on here, we look nothing like each other.

 

First impressions: the car was in great order body-wise. The interior looks ace with the electric black leather seats.

 

The coolant was quite low so Joe topped it up for me. My mate with the trade plates followed me to the local petrol station and a couple of quids worth of dino juice was put in the tank.

 

Off we went. Nice and steady.

 

We made it to Enfield without much drama, however, about 2 miles away from HQ, the engine emitted much unhappiness and steam. Death rattle ensued and it expired. Cue Hyundai i10 towing a Rover 75!!!

 

We had a good look and it is terminal, car won't start and coolant res is devoid of coolant. RIP Rover 75.

 

Shame about the engine but it was knocking big time

 

However, all is not lost. I will be popping over again on Monday and will confirm Rover death. The car will donate many, many parts to my other 75, so it is still £100 very well spent when you consider nice alloys and good tyres, grille, mirrors, rear lights, headlights, interior trim, blinds, engine ancillary parts, seats. So easily £300 plus in parts obtained. Then there is money for the shell/remnants. 

 

I just need to check if the electric seats can go in mine. Just have to clarify if it is play and plug or if a new bit of loom needs letting in.

[Pillock]

Aaah well. Sounds a sensible outcome and at least it's being broken for good rather than just squished. Plus you didn't pay a fortune for it.

[beko1987]

Seems good value still

[Tickman]

Is there anywhere else but here where a car killing its engine on the way home from purchase isn't such a bad outcome?

 

Good luck with the swapping over of the bits you want Ken.

[Parky]

Drop SD1 a PM, he may want a few bits. Last I heard from him he had an issue with his rear door not opening so whilst he may have fixed it he might still need some bits and bobs.

[oldcars]

If the passenger side door opens off the fob and you want to i will take door actuator if you don't mind posting? If not don't worry thinking about it be easier to get one off a breaker locally i would think.

[BorniteIdentity]

That’s pretty galling tbh. Glad you’ve got the right attitude to it.

[chaseracer]

I suspect this was Ken Blofeld's evil plan all along...

 

 

"No, Rover 75, I expect you to DIE!!"

 

[beko1987]

You could push the shell off a 1000ft ramp..

[purplebargeken]

The bodywork on this car is actually pretty bloody lovely. It is a shame but the kippered engine makes it worth the square root of fuck all from a 'car' perspective. I was very pleasantly surprised when I saw it and had very clear hopes of it being a going concern. 

 

Such is life. As I said, no point in being anything negative about it when it will yield parts for mine and hopefully others cars. Still very happy outcome.

 

It seems a ball ache to swap the manual seats to memory ones,so does anyone want a lovely set of black leather seats?