My LPG powered ZT-T 190 is up for sale! *SOLD*

guru · 13th January 2015, 10:03

Well very sadly after just over 3 years it's time for my well loved ZT-T to go to make way for my new car and given it's history I'd love for it to stay in the club with an enthusiast.

I bought the car from Tam, who has sadly since passed away back in 2011. He had saved it after it had suffered a clutch failure and had intended to use it as a daily driver however he just couldn't give up the black stuff so stayed with the CDTi in the end and sold me the 190. I picked it up from Scotland and drove it straight down to Norfolk and immediately fell in love with the car. I have a bit of a history of chopping and changing cars so for it to have been with me as my daily driver for over 3 years says a lot!

Anyway onto the car, it's a ZT-T 190 with LPG installed which makes it very economical to run. The bodywork is in generally good condition with no obvious rust however there are a few minor car park dings, nothing big enough to show up on a photo though. She's done just over 97,000 miles and had a cambelt change @ 71k so plenty of life left in that.

The engine is good and in 3 years and 40,000 miles has never cause me any major grief, in fact the only problem was a failed coolant pipe however very fortunately that happened pretty much next door to my mechanic's so he was able to replace it very quickly.

In terms of history I have a good file of work that's been done to the car over the years. In 2013 it had a new exhaust, 4 new Avon tyres and whilst we were in Wales a certain Mr Jules replaced and engine mount & VIS motor and gave it a good service. Due to the nature of the roads round here (many, many bends!) the fronts will need replacing sooner rather then later however the rears are fine. I've had all the brake pads and discs replaced whilst I've owned it and I don't tend to skimp on maintenance, I like to know that my cars won't let me down.

Today it's going in for it's MOT so very shortly it will be MOT'd until February 2016.

The interior is in good condition however despite Tam replacing it the drivers seat bolster has gone again. The car also had a Kenwood bluetooth enabled head unit that works with the steering wheel controls. Late last year I also replaced the dash with a black oak one which looks awesome and at the same time upgraded the headlights to 'proper' Xenon's and was lucky enough to source a pair that were in excellent condition with not cloudiness at all.

I am looking for £1200. The private plate has now been removed and the car is ready to go!

Must also mention the private plate won't be going with the car unless someone really wants it and makes me a good offer.

The car also won't be crushed, broken or in any way harmed if it doesn't sell! I also won't be flogging it on ebay or turning it into a track day toy, if it doesn't sell it'll carry on being looked after and possibly stored to be brought out when it's made it to classicdom.

marinabrian · 13th January 2015, 10:27

Rotrex would be smiling at that, he would have had no problem using it as a track day car, or indeed breaking it for bits.

Good luck with the sale, not that you'll need it, a lovely looking car in any persons book.

R.I.P. Sir Tam of Shotts

Brian

FrazzleTC · 13th January 2015, 12:40

Stunning car, and I remember when Tam had it. You've looked after it very well indeed, and, were I in the market, I'd be giving it some serious thought. Let's hope it goes to a good home!

Coups · 13th January 2015, 12:53

I was looking for a diesel as my v6 is a bit costly on the new 50 mile commute........LPG...... Wonder if it'd like coming back to Scotland?

guru · 13th January 2015, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coups

I was looking for a diesel as my v6 is a bit costly on the new 50 mile commute........LPG...... Wonder if it'd like coming back to Scotland?

Well it does still have the Scottish flag on the front wings where then union jack would normally go!

When I bought it I planned to change them out for the union ones however sadly shortly after we got the news about Tam so I decided to keep the Scottish flags on there as a mark of respect.

Coups · 13th January 2015, 13:01

Pm sent, quite keen on this😃

cossie dunc · 13th January 2015, 18:39

Ah the memories

tam loved this car, I remember when we went to collect it, doing the clutch and timing belts.

There is a great story around how tam managed to get us paid for doing the clutch

never missed a trick

Good luck with the sale I hope it stays in the club

Phil63 · 13th January 2015, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie dunc

There is a great story around how tam managed to get us paid for doing the clutch

never missed a trick

Do tell.....

Stickman · 14th January 2015, 04:47

A truly superb car indeed + very fairly priced
Another one I'd happily buy if only swmbo would
Contemplate the disposal of the German eurobox

Regards
Chris

FrazzleTC · 15th January 2015, 15:20

One of my classic car club friends, Tom, will be in touch by PM shortly, Sir! Think he could be interested!

13th January 2015, 10:03	#1
guru Posted a thing or two MG ZT, Rover Sterling, MG ZS EV & BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Norfolk Broads Posts: 1,491 Thanks: 20 Thanked 196 Times in 117 Posts	My LPG powered ZT-T 190 is up for sale! SOLD Well very sadly after just over 3 years it's time for my well loved ZT-T to go to make way for my new car and given it's history I'd love for it to stay in the club with an enthusiast. I bought the car from Tam, who has sadly since passed away back in 2011. He had saved it after it had suffered a clutch failure and had intended to use it as a daily driver however he just couldn't give up the black stuff so stayed with the CDTi in the end and sold me the 190. I picked it up from Scotland and drove it straight down to Norfolk and immediately fell in love with the car. I have a bit of a history of chopping and changing cars so for it to have been with me as my daily driver for over 3 years says a lot! Anyway onto the car, it's a ZT-T 190 with LPG installed which makes it very economical to run. The bodywork is in generally good condition with no obvious rust however there are a few minor car park dings, nothing big enough to show up on a photo though. She's done just over 97,000 miles and had a cambelt change @ 71k so plenty of life left in that. The engine is good and in 3 years and 40,000 miles has never cause me any major grief, in fact the only problem was a failed coolant pipe however very fortunately that happened pretty much next door to my mechanic's so he was able to replace it very quickly. In terms of history I have a good file of work that's been done to the car over the years. In 2013 it had a new exhaust, 4 new Avon tyres and whilst we were in Wales a certain Mr Jules replaced and engine mount & VIS motor and gave it a good service. Due to the nature of the roads round here (many, many bends!) the fronts will need replacing sooner rather then later however the rears are fine. I've had all the brake pads and discs replaced whilst I've owned it and I don't tend to skimp on maintenance, I like to know that my cars won't let me down. Today it's going in for it's MOT so very shortly it will be MOT'd until February 2016. The interior is in good condition however despite Tam replacing it the drivers seat bolster has gone again. The car also had a Kenwood bluetooth enabled head unit that works with the steering wheel controls. Late last year I also replaced the dash with a black oak one which looks awesome and at the same time upgraded the headlights to 'proper' Xenon's and was lucky enough to source a pair that were in excellent condition with not cloudiness at all. I am looking for £1200. The private plate has now been removed and the car is ready to go! Must also mention the private plate won't be going with the car unless someone really wants it and makes me a good offer. The car also won't be crushed, broken or in any way harmed if it doesn't sell! I also won't be flogging it on ebay or turning it into a track day toy, if it doesn't sell it'll carry on being looked after and possibly stored to be brought out when it's made it to classicdom. __________________ My car history http://m6jkk.com Last edited by guru; 8th April 2015 at 20:58..

13th January 2015, 12:40	#3
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	Stunning car, and I remember when Tam had it. You've looked after it very well indeed, and, were I in the market, I'd be giving it some serious thought. Let's hope it goes to a good home! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

13th January 2015, 18:39	#7
cossie dunc I really should get out more....... rover 75 contemporary se cdti + rover 75 connie cdti work horse Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West lothian Posts: 2,258 Thanks: 217 Thanked 424 Times in 189 Posts	Ah the memories tam loved this car, I remember when we went to collect it, doing the clutch and timing belts. There is a great story around how tam managed to get us paid for doing the clutch never missed a trick Good luck with the sale I hope it stays in the club __________________ TOO MANY ROVERS @ CDL autotec Scotland's rover 75/mg zt service,repair & enthusiast centre Used parts.....servicing.......mechanical repairs.......modifications Call Duncan 07415 251 705

15th January 2015, 15:20	#10
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	One of my classic car club friends, Tom, will be in touch by PM shortly, Sir! Think he could be interested! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

13th January 2015, 10:27	#2
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Rotrex would be smiling at that, he would have had no problem using it as a track day car, or indeed breaking it for bits. Good luck with the sale, not that you'll need it, a lovely looking car in any persons book. R.I.P. Sir Tam of Shotts Brian

13th January 2015, 12:53	#4
Coups Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 545 Thanked 520 Times in 402 Posts	I was looking for a diesel as my v6 is a bit costly on the new 50 mile commute........LPG...... Wonder if it'd like coming back to Scotland?

13th January 2015, 13:01	#6
Coups Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 545 Thanked 520 Times in 402 Posts	Pm sent, quite keen on this😃

14th January 2015, 04:47	#9
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	A truly superb car indeed + very fairly priced Another one I'd happily buy if only swmbo would Contemplate the disposal of the German eurobox Regards Chris