S525 has been spotted on the public highway

Steve Powell · 3rd October 2009, 09:06

Yes, thats right, I have seen S525 OVP on the public highway, WOW, did she look good.
S525 was dressed in yellow/blue chequered livery and wearing a nice flashing blue strobe light on top.........
Picture the scene, the SAS are fighting Al Qaeda in the italian embasey in London........but the Al Qaeda have left a massive bomb within a Renault panel van outside, and its going to explode in 30 mins..........along comes Ross kemp, he jumps into the van and drives it across London to some open land. The useless Police chief offers a police escort to ensure they get the van there...
This is when you can see a delightful looking S525 OVP providing the said escort.......full police livery, strobe lights on top.........I did get a little excited at seeing her after all the talk about saving her...

So, not only is she possibly the oldest surviving S plate R75, she is also a TV star !!!!!

My question is,
Was she sub-contracted to a film crew at some point ?
How did ITV get hold of her ?
What other shows was she used in ?

The program you need to watch is 'Ultimate Force' Series 3, Episode 3 The class of 1980 (wake me up inside)
It was shown originally in 2005

I am sure someone on here can get hold of the episode to attach the show/download some screen shots of S525 OVP in action.

trebor · 3rd October 2009, 09:41

thats a great spot, would like to see the clip

martin green · 3rd October 2009, 09:45

well done steve......that car seems unlock pandoras box of tricks........the car a born survivor.

long live S525 OVP.

MG.

Steve Powell · 3rd October 2009, 09:47

If someone can get hold of the episode, its approx 1hr 20 mins into it, right towards the end...

But what else has S525 been used for............ let the search begin
Has anyone got any contacts within ITV to see who booked the car and where from

stef_uk · 3rd October 2009, 11:21

i'm downloading the episode will edit and post a.s.a.p

steve

Steve Powell · 3rd October 2009, 11:47

Any joy Steve ?

stef_uk · 3rd October 2009, 13:23

very slow d/l...not all in yet, plus i have to find the bit edit etc..will post it up 2morro
steve

Simon · 3rd October 2009, 18:51

I should point out that posting of potentially copyrighted material on the forums may result in such links/items being removed to uphold copyright laws.

However.... Two words: One starts with "e" and ends with "mail", the other phrase starts with "private" and ends with "messa...." oh, you get the idea...

sworks · 3rd October 2009, 19:31

nice find :lol:

. hammer · 4th October 2009, 08:47

This is all good stuff! We may not be looking to flog S525, but things like film/TV appearances do seem to enhance the interest in - and, therefore the value of classic cars. A friend has an old Jag XK120 which he has lovingly restored and has managed to obtain still photos of a couple of film appearances it made. The pics are included in the provenance book he has compiled and most show attendances attract generous offers from other enthusiasts!
It took time for him to get the photographs, mainly because he had to contact the right person at the film companies. However, once the correct contacts were established, they were happy to provide still shots.
I hope we can get a lot more of S525's history recorded. After all, it's all part of the fascination, wouldn't you agree?

3rd October 2009, 09:06	#1
Steve Powell Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tamworth Posts: 205 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	S525 has been spotted on the public highway Yes, thats right, I have seen S525 OVP on the public highway, WOW, did she look good. S525 was dressed in yellow/blue chequered livery and wearing a nice flashing blue strobe light on top......... Picture the scene, the SAS are fighting Al Qaeda in the italian embasey in London........but the Al Qaeda have left a massive bomb within a Renault panel van outside, and its going to explode in 30 mins..........along comes Ross kemp, he jumps into the van and drives it across London to some open land. The useless Police chief offers a police escort to ensure they get the van there... This is when you can see a delightful looking S525 OVP providing the said escort.......full police livery, strobe lights on top.........I did get a little excited at seeing her after all the talk about saving her... So, not only is she possibly the oldest surviving S plate R75, she is also a TV star !!!!! My question is, Was she sub-contracted to a film crew at some point ? How did ITV get hold of her ? What other shows was she used in ? The program you need to watch is 'Ultimate Force' Series 3, Episode 3 The class of 1980 (wake me up inside) It was shown originally in 2005 I am sure someone on here can get hold of the episode to attach the show/download some screen shots of S525 OVP in action.

3rd October 2009, 09:41	#2
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,522 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	thats a great spot, would like to see the clip __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

3rd October 2009, 11:21	#5
stef_uk Gets stuck in ZT75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: leicestershire Posts: 904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i'm downloading the episode will edit and post a.s.a.p steve __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

3rd October 2009, 13:23	#7
stef_uk Gets stuck in ZT75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: leicestershire Posts: 904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	very slow d/l...not all in yet, plus i have to find the bit edit etc..will post it up 2morro steve __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

3rd October 2009, 19:31	#9
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	nice find :lol: __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

3rd October 2009, 09:45	#3
martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	well done steve......that car seems unlock pandoras box of tricks........the car a born survivor. long live S525 OVP. MG.

3rd October 2009, 09:47	#4
Steve Powell Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tamworth Posts: 205 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If someone can get hold of the episode, its approx 1hr 20 mins into it, right towards the end... But what else has S525 been used for............ let the search begin Has anyone got any contacts within ITV to see who booked the car and where from

3rd October 2009, 11:47	#6
Steve Powell Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tamworth Posts: 205 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any joy Steve ?

3rd October 2009, 18:51	#8
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I should point out that posting of potentially copyrighted material on the forums may result in such links/items being removed to uphold copyright laws. However.... Two words: One starts with "e" and ends with "mail", the other phrase starts with "private" and ends with "messa...." oh, you get the idea...

4th October 2009, 08:47	#10
. hammer Steve Rover 75 CDT Auto Conn Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 247 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	This is all good stuff! We may not be looking to flog S525, but things like film/TV appearances do seem to enhance the interest in - and, therefore the value of classic cars. A friend has an old Jag XK120 which he has lovingly restored and has managed to obtain still photos of a couple of film appearances it made. The pics are included in the provenance book he has compiled and most show attendances attract generous offers from other enthusiasts! It took time for him to get the photographs, mainly because he had to contact the right person at the film companies. However, once the correct contacts were established, they were happy to provide still shots. I hope we can get a lot more of S525's history recorded. After all, it's all part of the fascination, wouldn't you agree? __________________ Steve.

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