820 Sterling Coupe

Jonathan · 22nd January 2008, 21:11

I hope it's regarded OK to post something here that isn't a 75 but which might appeal to fellow 'Roverphiles'. An impulse buy means I'm forced to sell my trusty Rover 820 Sterling Coupe for no reason other than the fact I can't afford to run the four cars I'll now have!

It's a 1997 P reg, Cayman Blue, manual with 96,000 miles. I've had the car for over 3 years, sourced it via a friend from MG Rover Direct in Longbridge in 2004. It comes with a full and complete service history and lots of receipts, the latest being a full service and cambelt change at my local ex-Rover dealer last November for £391. As with all my cars, maintained regardless of cost! I've been using it as a 2nd car since the arrival of the 75 a year ago, so since the last service it's barely covered any mileage.

I'm asking £1350 which I think is fair given it's probably one of the better ones and all the big bills are already paid. This is all a bit sad really, the car's where I was when I first learned about the end of MG Rover in 2005. I'd be heartbroken if it fell into the wrong hands, over-sentimental as I am!

Picture below is an old one, but there's a much more detailed set I took last summer HERE.

SMC Trading · 22nd January 2008, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

I hope it's regarded OK to post something here that isn't a 75 but which might appeal to fellow 'Roverphiles'. An impulse buy means I'm forced to sell my trusty Rover 820 Sterling Coupe for no reason other than the fact I can't afford to run the four cars I'll now have!

It's a 1997 P reg, Cayman Blue, manual with 96,000 miles. I've had the car for over 3 years, sourced it via a friend from MG Rover Direct in Longbridge in 2004. It comes with a full and complete service history and lots of receipts, the latest being a full service and cambelt change at my local ex-Rover dealer last November for £391. As with all my cars, maintained regardless of cost! I've been using it as a 2nd car since the arrival of the 75 a year ago, so since the last service it's barely covered any mileage.

I'm asking £1350 which I think is fair given it's probably one of the better ones and all the big bills are already paid. This is all a bit sad really, the car's where I was when I first learned about the end of MG Rover in 2005. I'd be heartbroken if it fell into the wrong hands, over-sentimental as I am!

Picture below is an old one, but there's a much more detailed set I took last summer HERE.

Tell you what that's one nice looking 800 coupe, well worth the money in my opinion, good luck with the sale

desperado · 22nd January 2008, 21:55

Just think how beautiful a 75 coupe would have been. always liked 800 coupe ,in fact most rover coupes

Jules · 22nd January 2008, 21:58

Very nice pics!!!
We used to own a Nightfire T Reg Coupe 2.5 KV6 Auto
The Coupe I thought was of a far superior Build quality compared to the 800 saloons & fastbacks. (as if it were built by a totally different team???)

Wish Rover would have continued the lovely grey leather interior theme in the 75 Range.

Someone will buy yours I'm sure. (nice brolly too)

Jonathan · 22nd January 2008, 22:21

Thanks

It's not looking so shiny at the moment after all the rain, but it does look a million dollars after a wash & brush up. You're right about the quality too, Jules. Body feels noticeably stiffer than either of the R17 saloons I owned before it.

If only I could afford to put it away in dry storage for a few years. Probably wouldn't do it any good, mind

JohnDotCom · 22nd January 2008, 22:22

Nice Looking Car.
Shouldn't hang around.

tapped · 23rd January 2008, 06:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Very nice pics!!!
We used to own a Nightfire T Reg Coupe 2.5 KV6 Auto
The Coupe I thought was of a far superior Build quality compared to the 800 saloons & fastbacks. (as if it were built by a totally different team???)

Wish Rover would have continued the lovely grey leather interior theme in the 75 Range.

Someone will buy yours I'm sure. (nice brolly too)

Think you are right there Jules, I seem to remember them being built off-line at cowley by special projects......same place "Adder" (or the MG RV8) was built I think

Tim_Burgess · 23rd January 2008, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Very nice pics!!!
We used to own a Nightfire T Reg Coupe 2.5 KV6 Auto
The Coupe I thought was of a far superior Build quality compared to the 800 saloons & fastbacks. (as if it were built by a totally different team???)

Wish Rover would have continued the lovely grey leather interior theme in the 75 Range.

Someone will buy yours I'm sure. (nice brolly too)

Lovely car, good luck with the sale. Have you tried posting it in the for sale section over at www.aronline.co.uk, I would have thought one of those guys would bite your hand off. In fact, I put a post on there for a woodcote green 820 Coupe for sale near me at £1495 it was a nice, tidy car but yours looks far superior - nicer colour too

I had a V reg 2.5 KV6 Sterling Coupe which I loved and yes, IIRC they were all built on a separate line to the "normal" 800s, I believe they were only built to order and virtually handmade. I'd love another but I'm in the same position as you and one car would have to go, either that or I get a divorce

brownie21 · 23rd January 2008, 21:34

That's a lovely car for the money and looks very well looked after. Only thing I'm not keen on is all the straight lines? Why did Rover do this?

brownie21 · 23rd January 2008, 21:38

Tell you something though - the more I look at those fantastic pics the more I love that car - it's awesome. If i had a few spare quid I would buy it as a second weekend ride!

22nd January 2008, 21:11	#1
Jonathan Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Haslemere, Surrey Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	820 Sterling Coupe I hope it's regarded OK to post something here that isn't a 75 but which might appeal to fellow 'Roverphiles'. An impulse buy means I'm forced to sell my trusty Rover 820 Sterling Coupe for no reason other than the fact I can't afford to run the four cars I'll now have! It's a 1997 P reg, Cayman Blue, manual with 96,000 miles. I've had the car for over 3 years, sourced it via a friend from MG Rover Direct in Longbridge in 2004. It comes with a full and complete service history and lots of receipts, the latest being a full service and cambelt change at my local ex-Rover dealer last November for £391. As with all my cars, maintained regardless of cost! I've been using it as a 2nd car since the arrival of the 75 a year ago, so since the last service it's barely covered any mileage. I'm asking £1350 which I think is fair given it's probably one of the better ones and all the big bills are already paid. This is all a bit sad really, the car's where I was when I first learned about the end of MG Rover in 2005. I'd be heartbroken if it fell into the wrong hands, over-sentimental as I am! Picture below is an old one, but there's a much more detailed set I took last summer HERE.

22nd January 2008, 21:58	#4
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Very nice pics!!! We used to own a Nightfire T Reg Coupe 2.5 KV6 Auto The Coupe I thought was of a far superior Build quality compared to the 800 saloons & fastbacks. (as if it were built by a totally different team???) Wish Rover would have continued the lovely grey leather interior theme in the 75 Range. Someone will buy yours I'm sure. (nice brolly too) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

23rd January 2008, 21:34	#9
brownie21 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 521 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's a lovely car for the money and looks very well looked after. Only thing I'm not keen on is all the straight lines? Why did Rover do this? __________________ Wayne [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] We all have mental problems, it's just that some of us choose to show them.

23rd January 2008, 21:38	#10
brownie21 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 521 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tell you something though - the more I look at those fantastic pics the more I love that car - it's awesome. If i had a few spare quid I would buy it as a second weekend ride! __________________ Wayne [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] We all have mental problems, it's just that some of us choose to show them.

22nd January 2008, 21:55	#3
desperado Loves to post 75 saloon 2003 cdti conn se (ronned) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stafford Posts: 321 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just think how beautiful a 75 coupe would have been. always liked 800 coupe ,in fact most rover coupes

22nd January 2008, 22:21	#5
Jonathan Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Haslemere, Surrey Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks It's not looking so shiny at the moment after all the rain, but it does look a million dollars after a wash & brush up. You're right about the quality too, Jules. Body feels noticeably stiffer than either of the R17 saloons I owned before it. If only I could afford to put it away in dry storage for a few years. Probably wouldn't do it any good, mind

22nd January 2008, 22:22	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Nice Looking Car. Shouldn't hang around.