JimH Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Mr_Bo11ox said: That lad seems to hoover up all the sub-£1000 masetros that appear on Facebook, not sure he does a lot with them but hes certainly prolific I'm sure I'm not alone in regretting not buying up any VW Type 2 regardless of condition or age and stacking them five high in a barn or filling a field with rotten two door Escorts. However, I'm really, really struggling to imagine what sort of horror would have to consume western Europe which would lead to the Maestro becoming desireable. stonedagain, egg, andy18s and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdelmonti Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I quite like Maestro's... I suppose that's why I'm here though and not with the cool kids at VW shows. Metros are making a bit of comeback so maybe the Maestro's time is coming. brownnova and grogee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I have no real problem with the Maestro. As usual there was a lot of big talk they couldn't back up but it did a job. I'm just not sure what would need to happen for Jamie Oliver to record a cooking programme where he goes round France in a re-engined '83 HLE. The Moog, Dick Longbridge and HillmanImp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 5 hours ago, JimH said: I'm just not sure what would need to happen for Jamie Oliver to record a cooking programme where he goes round France in a re-engined '83 HLE. The way his luck going, this may not be far from the truth! Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 For what they were they were ok. Basic cheap transport, simple to fix, cheap on fuel and tyres etc. They were in no way a competitor for the Escort, Astra etc though. As time went on and Rover realised this and started marketing it as a no nonsense cheap no frills hatch it started to make a lot more sense. I’d still rock a clubman diesel though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 45 minutes ago, timolloyd said: The way his luck going, this may not be far from the truth! I vaguely mind seeing a trailer for program about a magician. Kind of David Blaine style. His transport was a light blue MG Maestro. timolloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 8 hours ago, JimH said: I'm sure I'm not alone in regretting not buying up any VW Type 2 regardless of condition or age and stacking them five high in a barn or filling a field with rotten two door Escorts. However, I'm really, really struggling to imagine what sort of horror would have to consume western Europe which would lead to the Maestro becoming desireable. One of the guys who run Wrexham Breakers would save any VW bus that went in the yard back when they were worthless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 7 hours ago, mrdelmonti said: I quite like Maestro's... I suppose that's why I'm here though and not with the cool kids at VW shows. Metros are making a bit of comeback so maybe the Maestro's time is coming. A mate of mine had an early MG Maestro. It had the electronic hag in the dashboard that told you to fasten your seatbelts & I think 2 twin choke carbs. It was quite quick but incredibly thirsty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 1 hour ago, ETCHY said: A mate of mine had an early MG Maestro. It had the electronic hag in the dashboard that told you to fasten your seatbelts & I think 2 twin choke carbs. It was quite quick but incredibly thirsty. Ahah, the talking Maestro in MG Flavour. First of all with the R Series Engine, a 'refinement'. (If that is the right word) of the Maxi E'series turned back to front with the plugs at the back of the engine. Then the later S series engine, a further refinement with a cambelt and plugs at the front. I've lived with both 'Bing Bong, Headlights On, Bing Bong, Washer Fluid Low...........it was always a novelty at first, then after I while it was Ding Ding, shut the fuck up will you. reminds me, must top up my washer fluid cos I've had a silent movie running on my dash for a few days now, it won't be too long before I'm totally old skool and topping up because it is empty. you've took it on the chin with at base really. I'd have gaffer taped that roof up, taken the fuse out and smoked it until the MOT was out. Then moved it on for the few tokens. However, can also understand the wanting rid. theshadow and Amishtat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 7:36 AM, dollywobbler said: Aye. Seems so. As he was strapping down the car he began complaining that there was a smell of petrol. I'm glad he didn't push the point because it's a £200 car with full MOT and I would have been tempted to strike a match at that point. Hang on. £200? Two hundred pounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Sounds like this whole thing has been a bit of a nightmare behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Now back up for sale for £750 sans MOT. It appears to have had nothing done to it since 2019. Still looks nice in white, regardless. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165965703595?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bjw9cfMARsu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=FV05_6LQQo2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY RoverFolkUs and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: Now back up for sale for £750 sans MOT. It appears to have had nothing done to it since 2019. Still looks nice in white, regardless. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165965703595?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bjw9cfMARsu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=FV05_6LQQo2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I perused that listing this morning but he says it needs welding around the gutters and sunroof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 19 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said: I perused that listing this morning but he says it needs welding around the gutters and sunroof? IIRC the sunroof was a bit fruity whilst under the care of @dollywobbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, HMC said: IIRC the sunroof was a bit fruity whilst under the care of @dollywobbler I looked a bit deeper just now and it really looks like a new roof panel (if such a thing exists) may be the ticket (or cut and shut horizontally) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I visited Rover styling studio in about 1986 - there was an 800 convertible (amongst many other fascinating sights). Should be done… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 That sunroof repair looks like a proper twat to weld in properly. Were it me I’d glassfibre it and just use and enjoy it then worry about it 2-3 years down the line when it wants doing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Gaffer tape it. It’ll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Ah, P38, P40 and a touch of fiberglass or alloy matting. The weekend bodgers friend. I remember it well. Many a rusty wing, wheel arch 'repaired' this way. theshadow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 P38, P40 and an aftermarket posh* vinyl roof kit then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 It's not just the sunroof sadly. I pulled the door seals off and discovered yet more rot. It needs some seriously skilled repair. Which is a shame, because just look at it. PHWOAR. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 5:49 PM, Dick Longbridge said: Now back up for sale for £750 sans MOT. It appears to have had nothing done to it since 2019. Still looks nice in white, regardless. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165965703595?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bjw9cfMARsu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=FV05_6LQQo2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Must resist.. I can already foresee how much of a headache it would turn out to be... But carb fed Rover 800! 😄 LightBulbFun and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Looks good tho... RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, High Jetter said: Looks good tho... Looks good, but sounds bad! Sounded like a potential money pit upthread 3-4 years ago, now with an exhaust leak on top of all the rot it's going to be pricey I imagine a full custom stainless system would be the best way forward... I might have the inclination and (barely) the skill to weld up the roof/pillars, but not the time! That's before overhauling the brakes, and by overhaul it sounds like it needs pretty much everything based on the previous posts If it was £200.... But it's obviously* gone up in value by sitting around for 3 years, now sans MOT, compared to when it had nearly a year's test 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Bodge it through test and run it till the test is out, then a banger racer would give you a few hundred. But I wouldn’t give £750, no more than scrap, maybe £350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 5/29/2019 at 6:20 PM, Cheezey said: I vaguely mind seeing a trailer for program about a magician. Kind of David Blaine style. His transport was a light blue MG Maestro. Winnar. cobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 7:43 PM, Asimo said: I visited Rover styling studio in about 1986 - there was an 800 convertible (amongst many other fascinating sights). Should be done… Was this there? May have been slightly later. Dick Longbridge and RoverFolkUs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Why the hell would a banger racer want one of these with rotten windscreen pillars? It sounds like a trip to A & E at best and a ‘life changing injury’ at worst. Have the oval enthusiasts run out of Mondeos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, grogee said: Was this there? May have been slightly later. Thought of a Pontiac Sunfire at first glance seeing that 🤔 anyone else or just me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, AnthonyG said: Why the hell would a banger racer want one of these with rotten windscreen pillars? It sounds like a trip to A & E at best and a ‘life changing injury’ at worst. Have the oval enthusiasts run out of Mondeos? You know banger racers aren't afraid of rust, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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