VERY RARE – PRE-PRODUCTION Rover 75 S577 AOX ***SOLD*** - Page 5

Gate Keeper · 30th April 2012, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverowner

Is there really no-one in this large club that hasn´t the -where with all- to get this as a hobby car

Amazing

I think the reason for there being so few of these left isn´t because that most were LHD (although MGR want´t to sell most of them abroad), I think there was roughly an equal number, but because all the RHD ones have been scrapped.

Don´t they do garages/lock ups in the UK any more. Surely there must be a decent lock up somewhere for both this and OVP. That OVP apparently has to stand out in the rain .... what a club (mind you, as far as OVP is concerned, the owner should see to it that it comes under cover)

All I can say is that the one I own, which is the oldest one in the club, allbeit LHD, is always kept under a roof in the dry. So if we are not carefull the only old one left in the club could be a left hooker

(perish the thought

)

Locks ups and unused barns are still around. The professional lock ups for long term storage is big and is a money earner. All the club needs is for a kind soul to come up with the storage for free or with a considerable discount. Then there are issues around liability, security and maintenance to think about. Somehow Alan I just can't see yours as being the only one left in the club ...ah ha! Let's not forget the right hookers!

Roverowner · 30th April 2012, 17:49

Just that there doesn´t seem to be so many RHD ones left at all, so make sure no-one parks on top of yours

. If this one was sold, say for 130 and the buyer could (through the club) get an out of the way lock up cheap, then it would be solved. On the edge of getting it myself as it seems so weird that a perfectly good car with a new MOT can´t get passed on to en enthusiast. The Rover 75 was the last of the -prestige- cars made by Rover with a history that goes back over 100 years. Wouldn´t happen here (SAAB and Volvo) so why are the Brits so down on their own culture. Beyond me. Suppose it boils down to no cash syndrome again

Pity

Anthony & Maricel · 30th April 2012, 18:53

Could well be right, everyone is feeling the pinch these days, but my right hooker is kept in very good order and runs sweet as a nut. When I went to POL and nationals 2 weeks ago a lot of people were very surprised to see how good the condition of mine was in, in comparison to OVP which looks very sad and is rusting away at the moment until it can be taken to the body shop.

Roverowner · 30th April 2012, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukmoobs

Could well be right, everyone is feeling the pinch these days, but my right hooker is kept in very good order and runs sweet as a nut. When I went to POL and nationals 2 weeks ago a lot of people were very surprised to see how good the condition of mine was in, in comparison to OVP which looks very sad and is rusting away at the moment until it can be taken to the body shop.

Sounds great. You, Gatekeeper and Lewis will be on you´re own shortly if nothing is done

Mine has always been very well looked after. MGR till 2003 and then their main agents in West Brom. Hartwells. I´m no speed fan (worked on A&E too long

) but last summer we were very late for the ferry. So it was 110 through Germany to the boat in Hook of Holland (and I was worried about the belts

) No probs, sang like a bird (had the belts done as soon as wer got home

)

Jay · 30th April 2012, 19:39

I always thought this forum was unfortunately the worst place to sell Rovers that have been cherrished and loved by there owners

Badgertone, what you are are asking for this car is more than reasonable!!!
I pay my £10 subs as do many others and apart from the fantasitic forum, with respest, all we have to show for it is a rusting OVP.
Christopher, dont let this one get away. I'm sure it would make all members happy

Badgertone · 30th April 2012, 20:27

To the above contributors - all your positive comments are warmly appreciated. I have tried to price the car (at what I regard as) reasonably. The costs of both work done and cost of any work that potentially needs to be done should always be considered. For example, we all know that on the KV6 cambelt change every 6years/90K miles is a must - If buyers have to get this done shortly after purchase, then some places can be commanding around £850 for the work (and that's before the other 'standard' jobs rear their heads......and the nice touches!)
I tried to take a 'long-term' view when I bought the car and had all the work commissioned. Firstly, it needed to be reliable and secondly it needed to last me a long time (...we've all said that at some point, and then sold on!). I always like to look after my cars and try to err on the side of caution - if in doubt I replace (as can be seen)
I think that the comments about any owners forums being potentially the worst place to sell are possibly right? Members will always have a good idea about real market prices but also they will know the quirks and potential trouble areas (and what repair and renewal work to look out for). However, the same members will also look at the list of work done and have a good idea about the costs already incurred (and the potential value of this car for the future) in addition to what work will NOT need to be done. There are Pros and Cons eitherway.
I think it only right to give the members on this forum the opportunity to at least consider this car (I appreciate that the choice of what to then do is entirely up to them). I bought it off a club member, I used a club trader (Jules - a proper specialist) for most of the renewal work and I have bought parts off other club members - you will understand why I am keen for S577AOX to now stay within this club if at all possible

lady zed · 30th April 2012, 20:49

It really is a beautiful car. And my baby's called Arran

I think we should gang up on derekosb, he NEEDS a weekend car.

Scouse1958 · 30th April 2012, 21:03

I Agree with what everyone has said about this car it is very special
and i can see all the work that has gone on it.

Wish Badgertone all the best with this and hope it stays in the club

Paul

sworks · 1st May 2012, 05:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterchick

It really is a beautiful car. And my baby's called Arran

I think we should gang up on derekosb, he NEEDS a weekend car.

Good idea Anna, he could treat himself for his Birthday

derekosb · 1st May 2012, 06:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterchick

It really is a beautiful car. And my baby's called Arran

I think we should gang up on derekosb, he NEEDS a weekend car.

I would love to have a "weekend car" but unfortunately don't have the funds at present to entertain the notion............

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworks

Good idea Anna, he could treat himself for his Birthday

That would be nice, but I doubt I would be the right type of custodian for a pre-production car being a technical "Ham-Fist"

This type of car needs an enthusiast with skills as needing to use a garage for the smallest repairs would make it quickly lose it's shine. Just an opinion.

Derek

30th April 2012, 17:49	#42
Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just that there doesn´t seem to be so many RHD ones left at all, so make sure no-one parks on top of yours. If this one was sold, say for 130 and the buyer could (through the club) get an out of the way lock up cheap, then it would be solved. On the edge of getting it myself as it seems so weird that a perfectly good car with a new MOT can´t get passed on to en enthusiast. The Rover 75 was the last of the -prestige- cars made by Rover with a history that goes back over 100 years. Wouldn´t happen here (SAAB and Volvo) so why are the Brits so down on their own culture. Beyond me. Suppose it boils down to no cash syndrome again Pity

30th April 2012, 19:39	#45
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	I always thought this forum was unfortunately the worst place to sell Rovers that have been cherrished and loved by there owners Badgertone, what you are are asking for this car is more than reasonable!!! I pay my £10 subs as do many others and apart from the fantasitic forum, with respest, all we have to show for it is a rusting OVP. Christopher, dont let this one get away. I'm sure it would make all members happy __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

30th April 2012, 20:49	#47
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	It really is a beautiful car. And my baby's called Arran I think we should gang up on derekosb, he NEEDS a weekend car. __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

30th April 2012, 21:03	#48
Scouse1958 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 Dealer Launch Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,462 Thanks: 150 Thanked 146 Times in 87 Posts	I Agree with what everyone has said about this car it is very special and i can see all the work that has gone on it. Wish Badgertone all the best with this and hope it stays in the club Paul __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

30th April 2012, 18:53	#43
Anthony & Maricel This is my second home Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8L pre production S573 AOX Vin 001493 Feb 1999 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 5,145 Thanks: 642 Thanked 318 Times in 259 Posts	Could well be right, everyone is feeling the pinch these days, but my right hooker is kept in very good order and runs sweet as a nut. When I went to POL and nationals 2 weeks ago a lot of people were very surprised to see how good the condition of mine was in, in comparison to OVP which looks very sad and is rusting away at the moment until it can be taken to the body shop.

30th April 2012, 20:27	#46
Badgertone Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 65 Thanks: 18 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To the above contributors - all your positive comments are warmly appreciated. I have tried to price the car (at what I regard as) reasonably. The costs of both work done and cost of any work that potentially needs to be done should always be considered. For example, we all know that on the KV6 cambelt change every 6years/90K miles is a must - If buyers have to get this done shortly after purchase, then some places can be commanding around £850 for the work (and that's before the other 'standard' jobs rear their heads......and the nice touches!) I tried to take a 'long-term' view when I bought the car and had all the work commissioned. Firstly, it needed to be reliable and secondly it needed to last me a long time (...we've all said that at some point, and then sold on!). I always like to look after my cars and try to err on the side of caution - if in doubt I replace (as can be seen) I think that the comments about any owners forums being potentially the worst place to sell are possibly right? Members will always have a good idea about real market prices but also they will know the quirks and potential trouble areas (and what repair and renewal work to look out for). However, the same members will also look at the list of work done and have a good idea about the costs already incurred (and the potential value of this car for the future) in addition to what work will NOT need to be done. There are Pros and Cons eitherway. I think it only right to give the members on this forum the opportunity to at least consider this car (I appreciate that the choice of what to then do is entirely up to them). I bought it off a club member, I used a club trader (Jules - a proper specialist) for most of the renewal work and I have bought parts off other club members - you will understand why I am keen for S577AOX to now stay within this club if at all possible