Project Creatively Titled Rover 400 Thread

[John F]

  On 30/05/2018 at 09:53, Ghosty said:

Ghosty, on 30 May 2018 - 10:53 AM, said:

Train's here.

 

The old girl in the stripey top hasn't fully assumed the WilsonWilson-approved AS collection thread photo position.

 

Go back two more spaces.

 

Re. the tenuous "Birmingham International" connection:

 

[Ghosty]

It's a right skip.

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

  On 30/05/2018 at 13:00, John F said:

Re. the tenuous "Birmingham International" connection:

 

No, it'll be a sexy summer convertible. 

 

[John F]

^ That looks ace. Would.

[oldcars]

  On 30/05/2018 at 13:02, Ghosty said:

It's a right skip.

WOT M8 Y NO PEZ SHOT?

[davehedgehog31]

I hope to R8 this purchase highly. 

[Junkman]

Yeah, best a Honda engined example so no OMGHGF evah.

[Jim Bell]

I see its raining. Advance to Water Works.

[Ghosty]

That took a while.

[oldcars]

  On 30/05/2018 at 13:46, WilsonWilson said:

I see its raining. Advance to Water Works.

He has collected most of the Stations i see.

[Wingz123]

Yep he’s linking up with old Bramz....

 

Not far from me mucker

[Ghosty]

Car is get.

DVLA is currently 'service unavailable' ffs. I want to tax it.

[bramz7]

Don't worry, it's taxed.

[Kiltox]

DVLA online services have been proper flaky recently, odd

[Ghosty]

I got the email saying my DD has gone through anyway.

[bezzabsa]

So 90's rover with high tech cassette deck........

 

Much winnings for that 

[Ghosty]

Pez station!

[bramz7]

Just as an aside there is another two identical wheel trims in the boot but I kind of liked the contrast of both.

 

Also the MOT gubbins is in the glove box.

[davehedgehog31]

Yes!

 

GSI model? Auto, so the reliable Honda engine.

 

Winners car.

[chaseracer]

  On 30/05/2018 at 14:09, Ghosty said:

That took a while. 

 

And at the end of it all, you were in feckin BASINGSTOKE... 

 

[Ghosty]

Update: 40 miles in and no issues.

I'm currently on my way to Merthyr Tydfil as someone from the R8 Enthusiasts page on Facebook has some cheap white doors there to sort out the cosmetically challenged ones, then it's dinner time, and then home through the Brecon Beacons.

I love it, I've forgotten how much I like R8s. This earlier one feels so much more well put together than my last.

All the electrics work, the brakes are good, it has PAS (it was optional), ride is smooth, torque converter lockup works etc. Couldn't ask for more.

It's a 1990 416GSi auto.

[Junkman]

Didn't we tell you to buy a Jaaaaag?

[Six-cylinder]

  On 30/05/2018 at 17:13, Ghosty said:

 it has PAS (it was optional), ride is smooth, torque converter lockup works etc. Couldn't ask for more.

It's a 1990 416GSi auto.

 

My memory was the auto option came with PAS?

 

1991-1994 I worked for a Vauxhall dealer but because the group was mainly Rover we had access to the Rover management cars and sold quite a few.

[clayts450]

Two tone - check

Honda - check

Top spec - check

Giffermatic - check

Happy Ghosty - check

 

Well done bud, glad your dreams came true

[Jim Bell]

  On 30/05/2018 at 18:47, clayts450 said:

Two tone - check

 

 

 

Hes done too much, much too young, hes traveling to Wales when he should be having fun.

[r.welfare]

Chineham Tesco petrol station! Good luck with the drive Norf.

[rantingYoof]

  On 30/05/2018 at 17:13, Ghosty said:

Update: 40 miles in and no issues.

I'm currently on my way to Merthyr Tydfil as someone from the R8 Enthusiasts page on Facebook has some cheap white doors there to sort out the cosmetically challenged ones, then it's dinner time, and then home through the Brecon Beacons.

I love it, I've forgotten how much I like R8s. This earlier one feels so much more well put together than my last.

All the electrics work, the brakes are good, it has PAS (it was optional), ride is smooth, torque converter lockup works etc. Couldn't ask for more.

It's a 1990 416GSi auto.

 

I too have enjoyed taking a Rover through the Brecon Beacons...

[beko1987]

Yey I get to look at the back of it alllllllll the way to shitefest!

[Guest Hooli]

  On 30/05/2018 at 19:59, beko1987 said:

Yey I get to look at the back of it alllllllll the way to shitefest!

Ghosty is towing you?

 

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[Ghosty]

Now in Merthyr Tydfil. Pair of rear doors and an electric mirror, £30!

He had two Metros and a 214, the Metro had a HubNut sticker and the Rover started life at Lockwood and Greenwood, my local Rover dealer!