|
||
|
21st December 2015, 19:35 | #1 |
Avid contributor
Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: narberth
Posts: 106
Thanks: 0
Thanked 407 Times in 58 Posts
|
75 Coupe Reborn
Hi everyone
Having customised two Rover 75 projects, the Rover 150 and the Rover 75 pickup, I learned a lot about the general construction of the 75. It soon became clear that many members were wanting to see a Rover 75 coupe built similar to Rover's proto-type. After weighing up the pros and cons of such a project I dared myself to have a go, knowing the many complications, time, money and effort it would take. I thought I would have a go, if only to challenge my own capabilities. Having studied the Rover proto-type there were a few details I decided to change. I thought the rear quarter windows, in particular, were not quite right, the grille looked too big mouthed and the interior a bit overwhelming. The rear exhaust pipes are mainly overlooked by designers and I feel they are an important feature of a car's design and decided to highlight them on the coupe. Other details I have changed you will no doubt notice. Not knowing whether the project was viable or not I purchased a MGZT 190 that was going to be scrapped and used this as the donor car. The first thing to do was to reconstruct the roof, A,B and C posts, make extended frameless doors etc. I decided to compile a photographic diary of the build for you to see the step by step construction. The finished coupe will undergo an IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) test to get it road legal to enable to drive it to shows etc. I shall look forward to any comments, whether they be good, bad or indifferent. |
21st December 2015, 19:38 | #2 |
RS South East
Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Hastings
Posts: 2,900
Thanks: 29
Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts
|
great job
__________________
the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie...... |
21st December 2015, 19:41 | #3 |
Posted a thing or two
Rover 75 CDT Connie Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Preston
Posts: 1,051
Thanks: 142
Thanked 274 Times in 226 Posts
|
Wow! Fantastic job, that looks awesome.
When are you taking orders?
__________________
Steve Teamwork makes the dream work! Mods planned - Cruise retrofit - Done, ZT front bumper - Done, 160 remap - Done...and probably one or two more This vehicle was the 15,751st 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 This vehicle was the 3,726th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur to be made out of 4,100 This vehicle was the 732nd 75 Tourer in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 4,100 Starlight Silver 75 Tourers |
21st December 2015, 19:42 | #4 |
Regional Secretary
Orange grove ztt cdti Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Torquay
Posts: 2,411
Thanks: 2,297
Thanked 1,381 Times in 818 Posts
|
What a stunner how could you not like this only thing I'm not keen on is wing vents but I could live with them and grow to like them I take my hat off to you sir your an inspiration keep up the good work well done it's a absolute stunner
__________________
Dreams do come true |
21st December 2015, 19:42 | #5 |
This is my second home
MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: York
Posts: 3,981
Thanks: 3,329
Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts
|
I like it very much, but for me i would put a premium bumper on
|
21st December 2015, 19:43 | #6 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Meneac
Posts: 6,759
Thanks: 5,007
Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts
|
Well what can any one say that is absolutley stunning.Idont know how you do it.
I want one............................................... ....NOW
__________________
] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!" |
21st December 2015, 19:44 | #7 |
RS South East
Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Hastings
Posts: 2,900
Thanks: 29
Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts
|
how have you kept this so secret????
__________________
the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie...... |
21st December 2015, 19:46 | #8 |
This is my second home
rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Seaton Carew
Posts: 26,960
Thanks: 65
Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts
|
Been waiting ages for this Gerry, absolutely gorgeous your best work to date
|
21st December 2015, 19:46 | #9 |
Gets stuck in
Starlight Silver ZT+ manual diesel saloon, Black X-Type Sport SE Diesel estate, manual. Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Reading
Posts: 908
Thanks: 9
Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts
|
Want !!!! :-)
"Runs off to find a 75 donor" :-) :-)
__________________
Despite the high cost of living its still proving popular - Membership number 1044 -- Apparently in 1044 Henry III, Holy Roman Emporer got bored and invaded Hungary. |
21st December 2015, 19:50 | #10 |
This is my second home
Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012
Location: Port William
Posts: 5,309
Thanks: 5,098
Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts
|
Wow!
That is amazing, looks stunning. The rear bumper and exhausts look perfect. Only things I'm not sure of are, again, the wing vents and the grille/bumper. I'd like to see it with the complete facelift front or a premium front. Great job though, when are you going into production?
__________________
Paul 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S Last edited by mininuts; 21st December 2015 at 19:52.. |
|
|