I've lost interest in ovp... Am I alone?

Departed 32016 · 12th April 2011, 23:58

Approaching a couple of years ago I was really interested in ovp and the progress but as time has gone on and more and more s regs appear I get a little bit less interested. I am alone?

Zeb · 13th April 2011, 00:16

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Originally Posted by kieranswood

Approaching a couple of years ago I was really interested in ovp and the progress but as time has gone on and more and more s regs appear I get a little bit less interested. I am alone?

Nope...but then those responsible for OVP are hardly champing at the bit to do owt with her are they?

Departed 32016 · 13th April 2011, 00:19

I still like seeing the old photos etc... but just a less interested than before

stevemac · 13th April 2011, 05:31

Like all projects, whether it is a housebuild, carbuild or just an Airfix model there is periods of intense activity and then periods of no activity at all. As I understand it, this is a long term project and largely voluntary. I am sure it will get there in the end and be on show for members to enjoy. The other S reg's that turn up will eventually be crushed, but OVP will, hopefully, remain. If you are interested then just be patient, and if not interested, then don't worry about it. It's not all like Wheeler Dealers where on TV they appear to turn it around in just a few days, when in reality, it probably takes months and months (not to mention an awful lot more money than they admit to)

mikelancs · 13th April 2011, 16:23

I'd be interested in learning more but then I'd like to know more about what other interesting parties used the 75/ZT/ZTT too, Police, Government cars, Ambulance etc is there a section for this? I believe the Royals where using a few at one point, not sure if that was more towards the protection team or themselves?.

Ta
Mike

Martin75 · 13th April 2011, 19:41

1. Enthusiasm
2. Disillusionment
3. Panic
4. Search for the Guilty
5. Punishment of the Innocent
6. Praise and Enthusiasm for the Uninvolved ...

tonybubble · 11th May 2011, 20:04

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Originally Posted by mikelancs

I'd be interested in learning more but then I'd like to know more about what other interesting parties used the 75/ZT/ZTT too, Police, Government cars, Ambulance etc is there a section for this? I believe the Royals where using a few at one point, not sure if that was more towards the protection team or themselves?.

Ta
Mike

Prince Edward had a LWB 75 from 2003-05. I owned it for a while.

wullie480 · 11th May 2011, 22:14

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Originally Posted by mikelancs

I'd be interested in learning more but then I'd like to know more about what other interesting parties used the 75/ZT/ZTT too, Police, Government cars, Ambulance etc is there a section for this? I believe the Royals where using a few at one point, not sure if that was more towards the protection team or themselves?.

Ta
Mike

Theres an Ex Ambulance ZTT for sale at the moment.

Robson Rover Repair · 21st June 2012, 20:22

Prehaps each region could club together and buy their own "region" car?

Ive got a project car coming in November/December (and what a project lol) which im going to use to represent the group in NI and bring to the mainland in 2013.

cardaft · 1st January 2013, 15:48

This is a very interesting car. I've just been looking at pictures of Longbridge after it closed and did a bit of searching into that. While doing so I came across this Rover 75. A really interesting histyr behind it. Its excellent that this club has saved it from its most definite demise back in 2009.

I have followed the restoration threads here but can not find any pictures of the finished thing. I see its still taxed as have checked on the DVLA. Where is it now? Are there any final pictures?

It would have been nice to have seen it at the NEC in November. Even if it has not had the bodywork made good yet. Mind, I did spend quite a while around the stand and the cars that were there are very nice indeed. Thank you to the gent who let me have a sit in the diesel Tourer.

Its also nice to see the red T reg 75 which is dressed like an MG ZT is still taxed. T907 ABD. Where is that now?

12th April 2011, 23:58	#1
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	I've lost interest in ovp... Am I alone? Approaching a couple of years ago I was really interested in ovp and the progress but as time has gone on and more and more s regs appear I get a little bit less interested. I am alone?

13th April 2011, 05:31	#4
stevemac This is my second home Jaguar X Type 2.2D Estate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Farnborough Posts: 4,306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Like all projects, whether it is a housebuild, carbuild or just an Airfix model there is periods of intense activity and then periods of no activity at all. As I understand it, this is a long term project and largely voluntary. I am sure it will get there in the end and be on show for members to enjoy. The other S reg's that turn up will eventually be crushed, but OVP will, hopefully, remain. If you are interested then just be patient, and if not interested, then don't worry about it. It's not all like Wheeler Dealers where on TV they appear to turn it around in just a few days, when in reality, it probably takes months and months (not to mention an awful lot more money than they admit to) __________________ • • • • • • • • Steve “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Winnie-the-Pooh http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/twitter1.jpg Last edited by stevemac; 13th April 2011 at 05:35..

13th April 2011, 19:41	#6
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21st June 2012, 20:22	#9
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Prehaps each region could club together and buy their own "region" car? Ive got a project car coming in November/December (and what a project lol) which im going to use to represent the group in NI and bring to the mainland in 2013. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

1st January 2013, 15:48	#10
cardaft Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 229 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	This is a very interesting car. I've just been looking at pictures of Longbridge after it closed and did a bit of searching into that. While doing so I came across this Rover 75. A really interesting histyr behind it. Its excellent that this club has saved it from its most definite demise back in 2009. I have followed the restoration threads here but can not find any pictures of the finished thing. I see its still taxed as have checked on the DVLA. Where is it now? Are there any final pictures? It would have been nice to have seen it at the NEC in November. Even if it has not had the bodywork made good yet. Mind, I did spend quite a while around the stand and the cars that were there are very nice indeed. Thank you to the gent who let me have a sit in the diesel Tourer. Its also nice to see the red T reg 75 which is dressed like an MG ZT is still taxed. T907 ABD. Where is that now? Last edited by cardaft; 1st January 2013 at 15:58..

13th April 2011, 00:19	#3
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	I still like seeing the old photos etc... but just a less interested than before

13th April 2011, 16:23	#5
mikelancs Newbie Rover 75 classic SE Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nelson Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd be interested in learning more but then I'd like to know more about what other interesting parties used the 75/ZT/ZTT too, Police, Government cars, Ambulance etc is there a section for this? I believe the Royals where using a few at one point, not sure if that was more towards the protection team or themselves?. Ta Mike