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Gate Keeper · 16th February 2013, 06:01

Sometimes when I am looking for the forum on the Internet this club comes up with a sub title describing how the club gives an account of the restoration of what is possibly the earliest example of a Rover 75.

I think that it is the attention that has been drawn to it by the forum which makes members want to report it's whereabouts when it has been spotted. No one is wanting to pry into your private driving habits but I can understand how you would feel given the comments made by certain fellow members. Well, that's my take on it.

Of course if it was to go on an official tour of the UK or to some of the meets then an itinerary would be the way to go

so that members could drive to see it, even if it was not up to scratch.

As Anthony has already said these old cars require a great deal of care, money, patience and time. I agree.

I am glad to see Christopher that you and the guys who had helped with parts and engineering, have managed to get the old gal back on the road. Perhaps you can tell us how she drives? Thanks for letting us know what further work is needed.

Clearly the restoration continues.

Last year I spent thousands on my S reg when others would have scrapped or broken it up and this year some more will be spent on it. She looks quite ordinary unlike the later higher spec cars. Such is the preserve of owning an early S reg.

Anthony & Maricel · 16th February 2013, 07:31

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Sometimes when I am looking for the forum on the Internet this club comes up with a sub title describing how the club gives an account of the restoration of what is possibly the earliest example of a Rover 75.

I think that it is the attention that has been drawn to it by the forum which makes members want to report it's whereabouts when it has been spotted. No one is wanting to pry into your private driving habits but I can understand how you would feel given the comments made by certain fellow members. Well, that's my take on it.

Of course if it was to go on an official tour of the UK or to some of the meets then an itinerary would be the way to go

so that members could drive to see it, even if it was not up to scratch.

As Anthony has already said these old cars require a great deal of care, money, patience and time. I agree.

I am glad to see Christopher that you and the guys who had helped with parts and engineering, have managed to get the old gal back on the road. Perhaps you can tell us how she drives? Thanks for letting us know what further work is needed.

Clearly the restoration continues.

Last year I spent thousands on my S reg when others would have scrapped or broken it up and this year some more will be spent on it. She looks quite ordinary unlike the later higher spec cars. Such is the preserve of owning an early S reg.

I agree with what you said there Philip, I spent nearly 2k myself on keeping my S Reg on the road last year after 3 separate unrelated things went wrong with it. And yes Christopher driving these cars is what it is all about, so if the car is spotted by a fellow member that is a good thing.

That is something you will have to get use to, since you own such a super star of a car.

COLVERT · 3rd March 2013, 19:31

What's OVP please ??

Owners Vehicle Project .

Part of the Owners Club,

Reebs · 3rd March 2013, 20:51

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

What's OVP please ??

Owners Vehicle Project .

Part of the Owners Club,

You've been a member here for four years, and have already posted about the car on at least two seperate occassions...and you need to ask??? Now I'm confused John

12th June 2012

14th February 2013

Woof25 · 4th March 2013, 08:45

I suspect taking on the restoration of an early model was thought to be a 'good idea' at the time, but members have many other pressures on their funds and christopher is no different Im sure. He and others have brought the car to a state where it is roadworthy and should all be praised for that.

We have to be realistic though & not grumble when the progress doesnt match our expectations of how far on it should be, its privately owned after all and not the property of the club, I,m sure we shall see it at a pride of longbridge meet in the not so distant future and congratulate
christopher and his team on a good well done

Mike

COLVERT · 4th March 2013, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reebs

You've been a member here for four years, and have already posted about the car on at least two seperate occassions...and you need to ask??? Now I'm confused John

12th June 2012

14th February 2013

It's all to do with my age which you will find out yourself when you get to 75.

That symbol sums it up quite nicely.

Mind you ,I keep trying to forget my wife------------but she wont let me.

Colv.

Gate Keeper · 4th June 2013, 11:25

Lates thanks for the update.

Lost Soul · 4th June 2013, 11:46

I thought the last sighting on the road was a good while back.

GAVIN · 4th June 2013, 22:14

The last MOT it came in for it passed...first time..!!
The old girls still got it...

Lates · 29th August 2013, 22:39

Well it would do wouldnt it, parked at our shop for two years it had to be mechanically perfect.

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16th February 2013, 06:01	#1
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,110 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Sometimes when I am looking for the forum on the Internet this club comes up with a sub title describing how the club gives an account of the restoration of what is possibly the earliest example of a Rover 75. I think that it is the attention that has been drawn to it by the forum which makes members want to report it's whereabouts when it has been spotted. No one is wanting to pry into your private driving habits but I can understand how you would feel given the comments made by certain fellow members. Well, that's my take on it. Of course if it was to go on an official tour of the UK or to some of the meets then an itinerary would be the way to go so that members could drive to see it, even if it was not up to scratch. As Anthony has already said these old cars require a great deal of care, money, patience and time. I agree. I am glad to see Christopher that you and the guys who had helped with parts and engineering, have managed to get the old gal back on the road. Perhaps you can tell us how she drives? Thanks for letting us know what further work is needed. Clearly the restoration continues. Last year I spent thousands on my S reg when others would have scrapped or broken it up and this year some more will be spent on it. She looks quite ordinary unlike the later higher spec cars. Such is the preserve of owning an early S reg.

3rd March 2013, 19:31	#3
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	What's OVP please ?? Owners Vehicle Project . Part of the Owners Club,

4th March 2013, 08:45	#5
Woof25 Passed Away Rover 75 Saloon CDti Se A Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North London Posts: 2,500 Thanks: 5 Thanked 401 Times in 287 Posts	I suspect taking on the restoration of an early model was thought to be a 'good idea' at the time, but members have many other pressures on their funds and christopher is no different Im sure. He and others have brought the car to a state where it is roadworthy and should all be praised for that. We have to be realistic though & not grumble when the progress doesnt match our expectations of how far on it should be, its privately owned after all and not the property of the club, I,m sure we shall see it at a pride of longbridge meet in the not so distant future and congratulate christopher and his team on a good well done Mike

4th June 2013, 11:25	#7
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,110 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Lates thanks for the update.

4th June 2013, 11:46	#8
Lost Soul Gets stuck in Jaguar S Type Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 878 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	I thought the last sighting on the road was a good while back.

4th June 2013, 22:14	#9
GAVIN Avid contributor MG ZT T Join Date: May 2012 Location: Royal leamington Spa Posts: 175 Thanks: 49 Thanked 39 Times in 27 Posts	The last MOT it came in for it passed...first time..!! The old girls still got it...

29th August 2013, 22:39	#10
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Well it would do wouldnt it, parked at our shop for two years it had to be mechanically perfect.