Rover 75 V8

paul4pcp · 28th January 2007, 19:07

I am sure this is the site to post this so here goes. I would love a ZT 260 but I have a dicky clutch foot Courtesy of a manual XJ6 and heavy traffic in Manchester. I am therefore looking for an automatic on an 06 plate and I guess that means it will have to be a Rover rather than an MG. Do they Exist?
PS there is a 260 auto box on Ebay.

Paul

Jürgen · 28th January 2007, 19:21

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Originally Posted by paul4pcp

Do they Exist?

Yes, Paul. I've driven a 75 V8 with auto gear box once.

Petrow · 28th January 2007, 19:54

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Originally Posted by paul4pcp

I am sure this is the site to post this so here goes. I would love a ZT 260 but I have a dicky clutch foot Courtesy of a manual XJ6 and heavy traffic in Manchester. I am therefore looking for an automatic on an 06 plate and I guess that means it will have to be a Rover rather than an MG. Do they Exist?
PS there is a 260 auto box on Ebay.

Paul

Yes, Paul. SMC has two for sale at the moment; one low mileage in Starlight Silver, and one 26000+ miles in Royal Blue. But I haven't come across any with 06 plates as yet. I gather that there are also one or two ZT versions with an auto box. The R75 V8 has slightly softer suspension than the ZT, but it's still a very lively car to drive. You'll love it, I'm sure. :lol:
Check that the fuel filter clip has been fitted, and if you're lucky, that the heater hose has been upgraded. (Check out the 260's website.)
Good hunting.
Peter

GreyGhost · 28th January 2007, 19:57

There may be a one off protype 260 with an auto box but not brought to the market. As Juergen says the Rover 75 V8 s are all automatic. I have only sat in one in a showroom while waitng for my ZT V6 to be valeted before taking delivery. I almost changed my mind and bought the V8 but it was another 8K so .

Keith · 28th January 2007, 21:28

Hi Paul
All 75 V8s are Auto
There are a few auto zt260s especaily in Australia but I don't know of any rhd ones over here, a member here has an auto ZTT 260 but his is lhd as he lives in Lithuania

The hydraulic clutch on the manual V8 is very heavy but not as heavy as the original design which was cable operated!

Mine is about twice as heavy as my 75 Diesel.

paul4pcp · 28th January 2007, 22:39

Thanks guys. I have a personal 06 plate to go on this car so it has to be 06 or 56 registered unfortunately.

Paul

AURORA MG · 28th January 2007, 22:40

I looked at a 56 plate one at SMC in High Wycombe a couple of months ago. It was in Oddysey blue.
There is a very nice silver Contempory SE on Autotrader - has been there for ages though. It has black & white leather. I like it (want it).

Paranoid Carlos · 30th January 2007, 18:32

This may sound a bit thick, but whats the web address of SMC.........Can't find it anywhere?

anglaslt · 30th January 2007, 18:48

http://www.smc-cars.co.uk

Paranoid Carlos · 30th January 2007, 18:49

Thankyou..........

28th January 2007, 19:07	#1
paul4pcp Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 V8 I am sure this is the site to post this so here goes. I would love a ZT 260 but I have a dicky clutch foot Courtesy of a manual XJ6 and heavy traffic in Manchester. I am therefore looking for an automatic on an 06 plate and I guess that means it will have to be a Rover rather than an MG. Do they Exist? PS there is a 260 auto box on Ebay. Paul

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	There may be a one off protype 260 with an auto box but not brought to the market. As Juergen says the Rover 75 V8 s are all automatic. I have only sat in one in a showroom while waitng for my ZT V6 to be valeted before taking delivery. I almost changed my mind and bought the V8 but it was another 8K so .

28th January 2007, 21:28	#5
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Hi Paul All 75 V8s are Auto There are a few auto zt260s especaily in Australia but I don't know of any rhd ones over here, a member here has an auto ZTT 260 but his is lhd as he lives in Lithuania The hydraulic clutch on the manual V8 is very heavy but not as heavy as the original design which was cable operated! Mine is about twice as heavy as my 75 Diesel.

28th January 2007, 22:39	#6
paul4pcp Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys. I have a personal 06 plate to go on this car so it has to be 06 or 56 registered unfortunately. Paul

28th January 2007, 22:40	#7
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	I looked at a 56 plate one at SMC in High Wycombe a couple of months ago. It was in Oddysey blue. There is a very nice silver Contempory SE on Autotrader - has been there for ages though. It has black & white leather. I like it (want it).