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TR75 · 19th March 2014, 16:56

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Originally Posted by Redfive

With apologies to those who tried to save it

Sorry guys but things have not worked out with the car (my fault) so I have decided to scrap it.. and save any fights on line... It was a great effort by all concerned so once again I'm sorry

I will not make any further comments about the car on the forum but please PM me if you offered to put up cash and I'll have a private chat with you about it.
Cheers Ian

Sad news indeed, Ian but not a decision I know you would have made lightly...

Unfortunately these cars aren't getting any younger and we are faced more and more with the dilemma of having to let go of them.

FLYING BANANA · 19th March 2014, 18:08

As you all know that Ian's gallant effort to find a home for "Poppy" hit a few problems. Well today was the cut off time that "Poppy" could stay on site. Ian's new bosses were not prepared to turn a blind eye to her being here anymore.

Both Ian and I made a few phone calls trying to find a buyer. And we found one who was coming today to collect the car.

But he failed to come and gave no reason for not coming.

So the sad news is that "Poppy" has now gone to that large car park in the sky.
What made it worse was the driver placing the chains through the interior. Ended up with the roof being severely distorted. Ian and the driver sorted out the paperwork and we bade "Poppy" goodbye.

Dorset Bob · 19th March 2014, 18:32

What a total waste of one of only two Solar Red Rover 75s built.

Despite the efforts of various club members to save this car.

rich17865 · 19th March 2014, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

What a total waste of one of only two Solar Red Rover 75s built.

Despite the efforts of various club members to save this car.

I am not usually one for the 'save it' brigade, and see no problem with cars meeting their maker....

But.

What went wrong here?

tareim · 19th March 2014, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

I am not usually one for the 'save it' brigade, and see no problem with cars meeting their maker....

But.

What went wrong here?

I think it was the case of the space where the car was parked was no longer available and no one else came forwards with somewhere to put it so unfortunately the nasty man took the car to the car away

Moonshine Mark · 19th March 2014, 19:27

Knowing Ian there is no way he would of scrapped the car without a good reason.

Whether he feels he has to share that is up to him.

RPWC · 19th March 2014, 20:35

Devastating news

19th March 2014, 18:32	#43
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	What a total waste of one of only two Solar Red Rover 75s built. Despite the efforts of various club members to save this car. __________________ Let the good times roll............

19th March 2014, 20:35	#47
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,190 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Devastating news __________________ Cheers. Rich…

19th March 2014, 19:27	#46
Moonshine Mark I really should get out more....... 2005 Monogram Atmosphere ZT CDTI Auto + 2010 BMW 123d Convertible + 2005 MG TF 160 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Winchester, Hampshire Posts: 2,202 Thanks: 37 Thanked 194 Times in 159 Posts	Knowing Ian there is no way he would of scrapped the car without a good reason. Whether he feels he has to share that is up to him.