Primrose ?

Thomas · 31st May 2009, 21:58

Had just left my work on friday at 6 oclock in Stirling and was approaching one of the main roundabouts and whats half way round it ? a primrose yellow 75 with a caravan on the back ! I flashed the lights a few times but not sure if I was noticed or not ! was it the fabled primrose ?

The Yellow Peril · 6th June 2009, 14:09

Hi Thomas

Wendy and I WERE in Scotland in Primrose that weekend, as we attended the SARR event at Lauder, however, I don't own a caravan.... so it wasn't us. Although I only know of three other Primrose Yellow 75's there must still be a few of these "rare" old beasts knocking around. There was one mentioned on the Chris Evans radio show a few weeks ago when he was talking about his "big yellow car club" rally. Guy called Nigel, from Stafford.

Andrew

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Originally Posted by Thomas1983

Had just left my work on friday at 6 oclock in Stirling and was approaching one of the main roundabouts and whats half way round it ? a primrose yellow 75 with a caravan on the back ! I flashed the lights a few times but not sure if I was noticed or not ! was it the fabled primrose ?

Thomas · 6th June 2009, 14:21

Hello !

Yes I spoke to you at the event and couldnt remember seeing a towball on your car so I was wondering ! (I was the guy making sure no one stole your brochures !), It cant be a club member or else they would have replied by now, shame I couldnt have followed him lol !

martin green · 6th June 2009, 18:38

Hi Andy and co...

I can rule myself out of the investigation as the primrose yellow diesel model which we own was on duty in the East Midlands only in Zouch territory only.

I can confirm though "The Rover 75 tourer in copperleaf red" will be making its way up the north of Britain later part of next week.

happy primrose yellow hunting.....

hepco · 11th July 2009, 16:17

Hi ,
Just saw a primrose 75 in Taunton, are they very rare???
Regards
Colin :lol:
11/07/09

The Yellow Peril · 11th July 2009, 20:16

Before Martin replies with the stats about how many were made and how many were diesels and how many were LHD Export models, let me say that in the 9 years we've owned The Yellow Peril, I've only seen three others (apart from Martins (which was from Northern Ireland), and one of those was in Holland, so yes they are pretty rare.

There was a beauty on ebay last year, a 2000/2001 model - top of the range, with a genuine 7000 miles on it, It had been in a garage largly unused for most of that time, but the price was a bit steep, but I think it did sell in the end, so spotters badge for you I think

Andy

Phil · 11th July 2009, 20:34

There was one living in Glastonbury. I expect its the same one.

Bernard LPG · 11th July 2009, 22:08

I see one fairly frequently anywhere between Cheltenham and Redditch. It's not The Yellow Peril, I've checked the times with him. I've not managed to remember the reg. number so far.

StevenWilliams · 11th July 2009, 22:18

There is 1 in Crawley and they have a caravan but thats a long way away.

The Yellow Peril · 12th July 2009, 06:28

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

There is 1 in Crawley and they have a caravan but thats a long way away.

I wonder if that was the one spotted in Scotland in June? (towing a caravan)?

Cant be that many Yellow ones with a tow bar.

Andy

31st May 2009, 21:58	#1
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	Primrose ? Had just left my work on friday at 6 oclock in Stirling and was approaching one of the main roundabouts and whats half way round it ? a primrose yellow 75 with a caravan on the back ! I flashed the lights a few times but not sure if I was noticed or not ! was it the fabled primrose ?

6th June 2009, 18:38	#4
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	primrose yellow rover 75 those very rare beasts Hi Andy and co... I can rule myself out of the investigation as the primrose yellow diesel model which we own was on duty in the East Midlands only in Zouch territory only. I can confirm though "The Rover 75 tourer in copperleaf red" will be making its way up the north of Britain later part of next week. happy primrose yellow hunting.....

11th July 2009, 16:17	#5
hepco Regular poster 2.0 dti saloon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: taunton somerset Posts: 44 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	primrose in Taunton Hi , Just saw a primrose 75 in Taunton, are they very rare??? Regards Colin :lol: 11/07/09

11th July 2009, 20:16	#6
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	Primrose yellow Before Martin replies with the stats about how many were made and how many were diesels and how many were LHD Export models, let me say that in the 9 years we've owned The Yellow Peril, I've only seen three others (apart from Martins (which was from Northern Ireland), and one of those was in Holland, so yes they are pretty rare. There was a beauty on ebay last year, a 2000/2001 model - top of the range, with a genuine 7000 miles on it, It had been in a garage largly unused for most of that time, but the price was a bit steep, but I think it did sell in the end, so spotters badge for you I think Andy __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000

11th July 2009, 20:34	#7
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	There was one living in Glastonbury. I expect its the same one. __________________

6th June 2009, 14:21	#3
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	Hello ! Yes I spoke to you at the event and couldnt remember seeing a towball on your car so I was wondering ! (I was the guy making sure no one stole your brochures !), It cant be a club member or else they would have replied by now, shame I couldnt have followed him lol !

11th July 2009, 22:08	#8
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I see one fairly frequently anywhere between Cheltenham and Redditch. It's not The Yellow Peril, I've checked the times with him. I've not managed to remember the reg. number so far.

11th July 2009, 22:18	#9
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	There is 1 in Crawley and they have a caravan but thats a long way away. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater