Alex 'Wedge' Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Here is my 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse XX auto. Bought for just over £200 in May. Work done to date includes a general good clean and polish, some remedial repair on the rear arches, swapping over the trip computer (due to display "bleed" on the original, fitting a new fan panel (the old one exhibited "heritage"), a service, replacement thermostat, replacement temperature sender, a balance of the wheels, one replacement tyre and that is pretty much it. I have fitted a Sterling grille (purely because I prefer the Chrome effect), and the early Mk1A style "ROVER" badge on the boot (again, personal preference as I was never a fan of the Times font one). I intend on driving it until September, upon which time it will be made ready for some VITESSTORATION over winter, including cambelt change, and a proper job done on the rear arches and a full go over of the bodywork. I also have a replacement headlining to fit. Hope you enjoy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Very nice Mr 'Wedge' man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 That Vitesse is SUPERB ! I wonder exactly where in the "We*t Country" you are.....I have a nice reg # on a car in the We*t Country that might be ideal for one of your beasts : - B27 OJT (down near Penzance)cheers, excellent quality photos too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashmicro Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 "Du hast viele leute ziemlich verbloeft, in der firma""Ja? Warum?""Darum! Wenn dich die wahl hatte...""Ich mage einfach die art wie er gebaut ist""Schnell?""In England nennen sie es "Fastback"" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shite_meister Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Awe-some! really love your collection being a big Rover/BL/Jag fan myself I would love an early Vitesse and yours is just soooo nice, I took one out (when I lived near you) back in the mid nineties and I remember thinking just how modern and smooth they were (for me anyway). Love the Wolseley wedge-just stunning, you have a very nice collection of cars that are a rare sight these days and in my opinion far more memorable than any MG/E-type/TR5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 ^^^ what he said, I've always loved the look of these Rovers, can't remember the last time I saw one this age on our roads, though I do know where there is a somewhat forlorn looking silver one with that has been sat decaying in the entrance to a field for a year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shite_meister Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 ^^^ what he said, I've always loved the look of these Rovers, can't remember the last time I saw one this age on our roads, though I do know where there is a somewhat forlorn looking silver one with that has been sat decaying in the entrance to a field for a year or two.I've got a pic of that one! is to go in my next spotters log. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 £200? That is what is known as a bucking fargain.I love it. Don't think I've ever seen a fastback that colour before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Ah i only know of 2 MKI 800s round this area, one is in Basingstoke and is on my spotted thread, the other is the same colour as this and is a fastback.Saw it near Yately.Were you in Hampshire recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyAmerican Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 WOW!!!!Absolutely love it. 2.7 litre V6 is certainly the one to have, and a huge improvement over the earlier 2.5. I understand even the electronics were (mostly) sorted by 89 (for a BMC).For the price of 40 pints of lager (or 10 pints if in London), you've done extraordinarily well.Enjoy it mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Nice! £200 is incredible value as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Tell me about it, I was trying to buy it before Alex got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompo Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Great looking car, cooler than the Jags in my opinion. Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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