RoverFolkUs Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Is the battery not in the engine bay then? I know some mid-engine cars have remote batteries of course, never expected such sophistication from a Rover Group product 😛 No that's under the bonnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIsleofShite Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1982-citroen-2cv-8Elx24 grogee, MiniMinorMk3, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1467466380726415 Lacquer Peel, grogee, MiniMinorMk3 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 2 hours ago, TheIsleofShite said: https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1982-citroen-2cv-8Elx24 Restored with “harlequin” pattern. = all the panels from the scrap yard were different colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 22 hours ago, D.E said: The auction of the entire Palmen collection is online now! Some very desirable lots. Not being a multimillionaire sucks... Part 1 https://www.classiccar-auctions.com/nl/dashboard?auctionid=119 Part 2 https://www.classiccar-auctions.com/nl/dashboard?auctionid=120 Part 3 https://www.classiccar-auctions.com/nl/dashboard?auctionid=121 What a fascinating collection. I don't think I've ever seen so many Facels offered in one sale. Something for everyone there. Thanks for posting. D.E and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 grogee, Flat4, Kringle and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 22 hours ago, D.E said: The auction of the entire Palmen collection is online now! Some very desirable lots. Not being a multimillionaire sucks... Fascinating to see the mythical Monica pop up again. Well remember reading and re-reading the Motor Sport article on the Monica project. Deserves a Jay Leno budget to return it to the road. D.E, Lacquer Peel and Kringle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 5 hours ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Is the battery not in the engine bay then? I know some mid-engine cars have remote batteries of course, never expected such sophistication from a Rover Group product 😛 The mini from 1959, had the battery in the boot. The MGB had 2 * 6 volt batteries, under the rear "seat" either side of the props shaft. SteersWithThrottle, MiniMinorMk3, Remspoor and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.gumtree.com/p/ford/1989-ford-escort-bonus-3dr-non-sunroof-years-mot/1458070902 adw1977, Tenmil Socket, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Cheap Cooper-S @Split_Pin https://www.gumtree.com/p/mini/mini-cooper-s-/1458071204 Erebus and Split_Pin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 7 hours ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Is the battery not in the engine bay then? I know some mid-engine cars have remote batteries of course, never expected such sophistication from a Rover Group product 😛 1 hour ago, New POD said: The mini from 1959, had the battery in the boot. The MGB had 2 * 6 volt batteries, under the rear "seat" either side of the props shaft. And the Austin Mini Countryman, Morris Mini Traveller and Mini Clubman estates had the battery under the rear seat. whilst in vans and pickups it was behind the drivers seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305157407308 The level of "want" I have for this is, regrettably, inversely proportional to the levels of space and money I have. Damn. cort16, egg, Remspoor and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Soundwave said: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305157407308 The level of "want" I have for this is, regrettably, inversely proportional to the levels of space and money I have. Damn. Christ, that is fantastic. Absolutely lovely Soundwave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I still think the Rover 600 is a great looking car. It's got simple classic car shaped lines. The E39 5 series is the same. Lacquer Peel, horriblemercedes, pilninggas and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 that's a bit of a bargain. I loved my 623GSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 On the subject of aging Rovers, here is a 200Vi. These are a fantastic little sleeper when they're working properly - I used to love winding up modern VAG drivers in mine. This one isn't cheap mind. inconsistant, timolloyd, Cavcraft and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 grogee and Tenmil Socket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djim Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Nice old derv bus, with MOT until October, that just failed to sell at £500. Does sound a bit fucked from the ad but I once fixed a diesel leak in one of these with mole grips and a leatherman at the side of a Swedish road so how bad can it be? garethj and grogee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 5 hours ago, cort16 said: Cheap Cooper-S @Split_Pin https://www.gumtree.com/p/mini/mini-cooper-s-/1458071204 Still too much, £800 max 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteersWithThrottle Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 6 hours ago, New POD said: The mini from 1959, had the battery in the boot. The MGB had 2 * 6 volt batteries, under the rear "seat" either side of the props shaft. 5 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: And the Austin Mini Countryman, Morris Mini Traveller and Mini Clubman estates had the battery under the rear seat. whilst in vans and pickups it was behind the drivers seat. Interesting information, but none of those are Rover Group designed cars, predating the creation of that last desperate hurrah by decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1584501 Tenmil Socket, 500tops, Popsicle and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 36 minutes ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Interesting information, but none of those are Rover Group designed cars, predating the creation of that last desperate hurrah by decades. Ah, but the same twats from 1959 were probably training the design apprentices at Longbridge in the 80s who got to be senior engineers in the mid 80s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1486645528789141 MiniMinorMk3, grogee and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Life was simpler then. The twin towers were still standing and we had a Labour government who cared about public services. £2k Northants https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2000-skoda-felicia-pick-up/1458077350 leafsprung, CGSB, MiniMinorMk3 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyCat Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204331873070 Erebus, grogee, Chuck Buckles and 5 others 1 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Interesting information, but none of those are Rover Group designed cars, predating the creation of that last desperate hurrah by decades. MG RV8s have their batteries behind the driver's seat, with the engine in the front, and were designed and built by Rover Group. Although that's probably cheating just a tad as it's a heavily reworked MGB rather than a clean-sheet design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 7 hours ago, New POD said: The mini from 1959, had the battery in the boot. The MGB had 2 * 6 volt batteries, under the rear "seat" either side of the props shaft. Later MG Bs had a single 12 volt in one carrier and could be a bit of a sod to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Quote no headlining, i preferred without enough about your sex life m8, here's some stodge to calm things down. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595696538999184 MiniMinorMk3, garethj, Cavcraft and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 mum's retiring from driving (true) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/768670731417094/ Kringle, grogee and Chuck Buckles 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/575611308038467/ outlaw118, MorrisItalSLX, Kringle and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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