gadgetgricey Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Would anyone be interested in a Rover 216 Auto cabriolet, collection thread as below has a pic. http://autoshite.com/topic/32887-today-i-will-be-mostly-collection-fred/ MOT till June.Body work in really good nick, but not perfect mechanically. (That sounds bad, will explain tomorrow) Had it on a classic policy which I then cancelled. It's been on my in-laws driveway for a couple of months and would prefer someone got some use out of it, rather than it just sitting there. Will post a more detailed description up tomorrow, but pics might be an issue if it's covered in snow. Any questions ask away. Cheers Dave Dan_ZTT, Laseraligningfoofooflanges and clayts450 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I could deliver this to East Anglia or anywhere on the way Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Oh nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Ooooh..... interested. More details on mech issues awaited Tam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Really miss my 216 cab, tempting! Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 If I could drive I'd be on the train now. I've had two proper convertibles and both were metallic burgundy. One had even been through Mr Gricey's hands previously! (The topless Saab that's now back with Mr Princess) This Rover looks glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldoubleyou Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 If I could drive I'd be on the train now. I've had two proper convertibles and both were metallic burgundy. One had even been through Mr Gricey's hands previously! (The topless Saab that's now back with Mr Princess) This Rover looks glorious.That be Rovers finest Nightfire Red! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Mmm nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 That be Rovers finest Nightfire Red! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIndeed it be, and I haven't owned anything in Nightfire. This Rover would be a lovely way to rectify that. Shame about the timing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 £250 for a whole car. This place etc. Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Ooofff I love these nightfire is one of my favourite colours, I have no space or your arm would be removed at the shoulder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Interested pending info on mechanical issues and pm sent fordperv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 No pics yet, but hopefully this covers all the questions/pm's Good Points: Body work in very good nickLeather Interior in good nickElectric windowsAlloy wheels , good tyresTwo keys (Remote Central Locking(Roof in good nick. (Rear window a bit misty, but they all are like that) Bad points: (Going to try and cover everything, but gearbox is main one) Auto gearbox is a bit clunky when engages drive (even though its a CVT), once in gear its fine.Main issue with the gearbox is possibly engine revs related, and didn't even notice this at first. Basically when coming to a stop, its almost the gearbox wants to keep driving. Car stops fine but you have to add a bit more braking. (Its not like emergency stop,to stop, but you do have to brake a little harder) now have found two ways to avoid this. Easiest one is to knock it into Neutral when coming to a stop and then engage drive when needed.The other one takes a bit more finesse, but can be done with ease.When coming to a stop, do all your braking a couple of metres before you need to. Then release the brake and brake again for the final 2m.Don't know why but this sort of makes the engine/gearbox realise you are stopping, so on the second stop does stop without as much brake pedal.This actually sounds much worse than it is, but wanted to try and explain what's happening and the way round it. Drivers exterior door handle has failed. Interior one fine, so you have to access via passenger door and lean over to open drivers door. (Replacement handle included, but not yet fitted) Drivers side door card is a bit loose. Possibly missing a couple of screws Power roof works fine, but pump in boot has a slight leak. Pump can be disengaged and roof used manually if you choose, but I found it easier to just top the pump up with fluid when needed. (I even bought a massive syringe thing that you feed baby lambs with to top up) Roof works totally fine (as long as you remember to put the hand brake on - see a previous thread) Motor blower switch has done the normal rover thing and cracked. It still works, but you have to keep turning until it catches, rather than just having the defined 1,2 3, speeds. Drivers backrest adjustment handle is missing. Backrest stays where it is, just needs adjusting with a spanner or something similar. The display for the stereo on the dashboard does not work, so by default the Rover radio does not work as code cannot be input. Have fitted an Aldi Bluetooth thing that is quite good.and works well with the automated aerial. Fairly confident that is it, but will update later if I remember anything in addition.Will try and get some pics tomorrow morning. Cars located in Halesowen area of West Mids. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 That looks so gorgeous, I have put the photo up to tempt somebody else so I don't do anything stupid! 155V6, eddyramrod, gadgetgricey and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Phwoar. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Interested pending info on mechanical issues and pm sent Do it do it do it do it Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Do it do it do it do itWaiting for a few insurance quotes to come back and trying to persuade the other half, she normally likes my ropey purchases but seems a little unconvinced on this one for some reason I genuinely can’t fathom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 This has your name all Rover it Sir. Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 I had it with Peter S Taylor/Bishop Calway for about £145.3000 miles and parked on the road. (not in a garage which was the main thing for me)Just ensure its £1500 when you give price. Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I had it with Peter S Taylor/Bishop Calway for about £145.3000 miles and parked on the road. (not in a garage which was the main thing for me)Just ensure its £1500 when you give price.Best I can get at mo is £350 with it valued at £2k (yes I know) parked on drive but waiting on a couple of specialist brokers I have had success with in the past to get back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I have Rover with PBIS Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I have Rover with PurpleBarge Insurance Services LTDFIFY purplebargeken and robinmasters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 If that was the case, everything prior to 1997 would cost 50 quid to insure irrespective of age, postcode and such shite. New Audi, Mercedes and other such stuff would cost a minimum of 500K TPFT and having no insurance for such cars would result in instant imprisonment. All Rovers would be free to insure by the way. We can dream lol eddyramrod, gadgetgricey and Tamworthbay 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Best I can get at mo is £350 with it valued at £2k (yes I know) parked on drive but waiting on a couple of specialist brokers I have had success with in the past to get back to me.Try just kampers, they have been the cheapest for quotes for us recently Sell it to the Mrs with the idea of how how much fun it will be cruising around with the roof down Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Try just kampers, they have been the cheapest for quotes for us recentlySell it to the Mrs with the idea of how how much fun it will be cruising around with the roof downWe have been after a cheap convertible for a while, I think she is nervous of driving something where she doesn’t think she can stop it. And to be fair she loved her old 205 so I think she was hopeful when the CJ turned up on here. In reality I doubt the problem slowing down is anything close to an issue for her and will keep working on it. I need to call Adrian Flux back but can’t use the phone as waiting for results from docs about my chest infection and don’t want to miss them. fordperv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Lancaster insured mine for buttons and I’m a terrible driver with an awful habit of hitting things at high speed fordperv and HMC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Oh, that's nice. I love these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prepace Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 That is nice, I saw it on the other forum too and thought about it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Waiting for a few insurance quotes to come back and trying to persuade the other half, she normally likes my ropey purchases but seems a little unconvinced on this one for some reason I genuinely can’t fathom.Dead of winter, beast from the east Mk2...aging soft top... Nope can’t figure out why there’d be objections either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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