A Rover P6 with 75 Seats

RovernearDover · 14th December 2013, 23:26

Yes, as per the title, someone has finally done it. I used to have a P6, and one of the attractions of the 75 was how the interior was a 'nod' to the heritage of the P6 & the P5 (well for me anyway). The owner has shoe horned 75 seats in and it looks awful. At what point did it seem a good idea?

This just looks wrong & has ruined a potentially good car (my P6 was the same colour - Monaco red? but mine had a vinyl roof - TOT 800H)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-3500...item27dc0e1f1f

FrazzleTC · 14th December 2013, 23:32

That P6 has been for sale a few times. P6 seats are among the best I've ever encountered, but only in flatpleat form. I've got a couple of P6 seats in my flat as furniture, and they're great! They work best with ET headrests, which are just briliant.
Pity that they've put those 75 seats into it. They've made it even less spacious than before. Even before, I regard a P6 as the best four door two seater around. The way that the rear seats have been shrouded looks pretty awful. I really like the interior of P6s, but the 75 seats spoil it rather.
Looks an okay car otherwise, and I'm tempted to give it a shot if it stays cheap. A tax exempt 3500 is a nice car, and, P6s are still cheaper than a lot of people think.

RovernearDover · 14th December 2013, 23:45

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Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

That P6 has been for sale a few times. P6 seats are among the best I've ever encountered, but only in flatpleat form. I've got a couple of P6 seats in my flat as furniture, and they're great! They work best with ET headrests, which are just briliant.
Pity that they've put those 75 seats into it. They've made it even less spacious than before. Even before, I regard a P6 as the best four door two seater around. The way that the rear seats have been shrouded looks pretty awful. I really like the interior of P6s, but the 75 seats spoil it rather.
Looks an okay car otherwise, and I'm tempted to give it a shot if it stays cheap. A tax exempt 3500 is a nice car, and, P6s are still cheaper than a lot of people think.

Totally agree, the car otherwise doesn't look too bad (certainly will need a respray) not surprised it's been relisted, it's a pretty p*ss poor ad.

They don't mention what's happened to the old seats, in my eyes it beggars belief they even attempted it let alone actually done it.

FrazzleTC · 15th December 2013, 00:15

I've seen one other P6 with 75 front seats, and a P5B with Aubergine electric front seats fitted to a Mulberry interior.
I'd be inclined not to respray that P6. It might polish up okay, and if not, there's something quite cool about a slightly down-at-heel Series 2 V8.
I've got a spare set of seats in the shed, so the 75 seats could be removed and replaced with something more fitting.

Howie666 · 15th December 2013, 01:18

I must admit the rear seats look so crammed in it really doesn't look right. The original seats must have been designed to look right in the space available.

carguy143 · 15th December 2013, 07:16

It's a shame about the seats as they really do look like an afterthought in here, especially the rear.

FrazzleTC · 15th December 2013, 07:41

A photo of the correct seats, in my 2000, to let you see the difference.

They're very comfortable, and a P6 is very much a four seater, with individual rear seats.

Le Mans 190 · 15th December 2013, 08:55

I loved my 3500s and resprayed the whole car a bit at a time
the back seat looks so wrong in this one

chiboy24659 · 15th December 2013, 18:54

One of my first cars was a 3500 v8 ex met police car in blue with a big zip across the roof lining and spare wheel on boot I'd love one again

Brabus · 15th December 2013, 19:50

I find my 75's seats on par with my P6. But I do love my Mango leather.

14th December 2013, 23:26	#1
RovernearDover Gets stuck in Mk2 Rover 75 Connoiseur CDTi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deal Posts: 618 Thanks: 139 Thanked 46 Times in 43 Posts	A Rover P6 with 75 Seats Yes, as per the title, someone has finally done it. I used to have a P6, and one of the attractions of the 75 was how the interior was a 'nod' to the heritage of the P6 & the P5 (well for me anyway). The owner has shoe horned 75 seats in and it looks awful. At what point did it seem a good idea? This just looks wrong & has ruined a potentially good car (my P6 was the same colour - Monaco red? but mine had a vinyl roof - TOT 800H) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-3500...item27dc0e1f1f __________________ http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0f83d4ed.jpg 2005 55 Connie SE 2.5 Auto Last edited by Dragrad; 14th December 2013 at 23:54.. Reason: Contravention of Club Rules - FAQ Rule 2

14th December 2013, 23:32	#2
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	That P6 has been for sale a few times. P6 seats are among the best I've ever encountered, but only in flatpleat form. I've got a couple of P6 seats in my flat as furniture, and they're great! They work best with ET headrests, which are just briliant. Pity that they've put those 75 seats into it. They've made it even less spacious than before. Even before, I regard a P6 as the best four door two seater around. The way that the rear seats have been shrouded looks pretty awful. I really like the interior of P6s, but the 75 seats spoil it rather. Looks an okay car otherwise, and I'm tempted to give it a shot if it stays cheap. A tax exempt 3500 is a nice car, and, P6s are still cheaper than a lot of people think. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

15th December 2013, 00:15	#4
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	I've seen one other P6 with 75 front seats, and a P5B with Aubergine electric front seats fitted to a Mulberry interior. I'd be inclined not to respray that P6. It might polish up okay, and if not, there's something quite cool about a slightly down-at-heel Series 2 V8. I've got a spare set of seats in the shed, so the 75 seats could be removed and replaced with something more fitting. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

15th December 2013, 01:18	#5
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	I must admit the rear seats look so crammed in it really doesn't look right. The original seats must have been designed to look right in the space available. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

15th December 2013, 07:16	#6
carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	It's a shame about the seats as they really do look like an afterthought in here, especially the rear. __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png

15th December 2013, 07:41	#7
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	A photo of the correct seats, in my 2000, to let you see the difference. They're very comfortable, and a P6 is very much a four seater, with individual rear seats. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

15th December 2013, 08:55	#8
Le Mans 190 I really should get out more....... RIP Le Mans 190 :( Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atherstone Posts: 2,260 Thanks: 355 Thanked 248 Times in 177 Posts	I loved my 3500s and resprayed the whole car a bit at a time the back seat looks so wrong in this one

15th December 2013, 18:54	#9
chiboy24659 Avid contributor MG ZT + Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stenhousemuir ,Falkirk Posts: 161 Thanks: 15 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	One of my first cars was a 3500 v8 ex met police car in blue with a big zip across the roof lining and spare wheel on boot I'd love one again __________________ "Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car. "Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car. "Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence. "Torque" is how far you take the fence with you MM0OXX

15th December 2013, 19:50	#10
Brabus This is my second home 01 75 tourer cdt,1973 Rover 3500S,,1974 Rover 3500 Auto,1998 216 SE Coupe, 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bangor/down Posts: 4,839 Thanks: 62 Thanked 184 Times in 158 Posts	I find my 75's seats on par with my P6. But I do love my Mango leather. __________________ Regards Neale [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 121st 75 Tourer to be made 15th 75 Tourer CDT Club SE to be made 36th 75 Tourer in Zircon Silver Metallic to be made Membership No 903 I was one of the 541