Rover p4 - Page 6

Rabett_Rover · 3rd August 2009, 14:22

Phil here are the Marina and Ital pics from Martin Green.

Phil · 3rd August 2009, 21:38

They are gorgous. I like the yellow one. I like the cream one too.

Have they been restored? Or have they just lasted? Do you have any interior pictures?

SD1too · 3rd August 2009, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Phil

My choice of Rover would be P6 or SD1 V8. I've just been watching SD1 V8 videos on youtube. That noise!!

Hi Phil,

My other Rover is a 3.5 litre SD1. The torque and smoothness of the engine is extremely addictive, but the fuel consumption will bankrupt you! The owners' club is:

www.roversd1club.net

I caught the bug from my father when he bought a Rover 100 P4. The features I remember are the reserve fuel tank, oil level gauge and the mercury-operated boot lamp.

Simon.

Phil · 3rd August 2009, 22:47

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Hi Phil,

My other Rover is a 3.5 litre SD1. The torque and smoothness of the engine is extremely addictive, but the fuel consumption will bankrupt you! The owners' club is:

www.roversd1club.net

I caught the bug from my father when he bought a Rover 100 P4. The features I remember are the reserve fuel tank, oil level gauge and the mercury-operated boot lamp.

Simon.

Hi Simon. If only I could trick Jackie into going for a V8 SD1 I would be happy.
She wants a duotone P4.

martin green · 3rd August 2009, 23:07

THose Morris Itals, go like the clappers they, are so light, PS Phil my dads, 1985 B reg is the last surviving 1985 registered one. The A reg one was a AustinMorris company car for Longbridge and Solihull plants, and still has the original road tax holder.

I love the Morris Itals, there are only 39 left on the road in service and taxed.

MG.

Phil · 3rd August 2009, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin green

THose Morris Itals, go like the clappers they, are so light, PS Phil my dads, 1985 B reg is the last surviving 1985 registered one. The A reg one was a AustinMorris company car for Longbridge and Solihull plants, and still has the original road tax holder.

I love the Morris Itals, there are only 39 left on the road in service and taxed.

MG.

Thanks Martin. I've replied to your PM.

randall · 5th August 2009, 13:03

P4's are good solid cars and if well maintained are a joy to own and drive.

Superb commanding driving position surrounded by all that walnut and leather.

I have a 1962 "100" Approx mpg 22-25

They have been underrated but prices are now creeping up just look at some of prices on the classic dealer websites for some of these cars.

A couple of suppliers i have used and found to be very good

Richard Hedger (richards re-claimed rovers) 01205 260227 for second hand parts and John Wearing 01254 386935

Anyone thinking of buying a P4 it is worth joining the Rover P4 Drivers guild where you can find advise on all matters of buying and maintaining the cars.

Randall

Dragrad · 8th August 2009, 00:45

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Originally Posted by martin green

THose Morris Itals, go like the clappers they, are so light, PS Phil my dads, 1985 B reg is the last surviving 1985 registered one. The A reg one was a AustinMorris company car for Longbridge and Solihull plants, and still has the original road tax holder.

I love the Morris Itals, there are only 39 left on the road in service and taxed.

MG.

After the penultimate Top Gear... there's one less

Rob75 · 8th August 2009, 01:43

That was a marina!

Dragrad · 8th August 2009, 01:52

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Originally Posted by Rob75

That was a marina!

So many years, so many cars, now I'm confused

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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	THose Morris Itals, go like the clappers they, are so light, PS Phil my dads, 1985 B reg is the last surviving 1985 registered one. The A reg one was a AustinMorris company car for Longbridge and Solihull plants, and still has the original road tax holder. I love the Morris Itals, there are only 39 left on the road in service and taxed. MG.

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randall Newbie Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mendlesham Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	P4's are good solid cars and if well maintained are a joy to own and drive. Superb commanding driving position surrounded by all that walnut and leather. I have a 1962 "100" Approx mpg 22-25 They have been underrated but prices are now creeping up just look at some of prices on the classic dealer websites for some of these cars. A couple of suppliers i have used and found to be very good Richard Hedger (richards re-claimed rovers) 01205 260227 for second hand parts and John Wearing 01254 386935 Anyone thinking of buying a P4 it is worth joining the Rover P4 Drivers guild where you can find advise on all matters of buying and maintaining the cars. Randall