Mk1 vs mk2 better looking?

jr.ewing* · 1st April 2017, 21:26

There is lots of old info on upgrading a mk1 75 or ZT to a facelift look, to make the car look newer I'm guessing, but as the cars are now old and getting older (classic status), which is the best looker? I've owned both and they both have good looks as they are pretty similar but as time goes on neither look modern so I think the mk1 has more presence and an edge over the mk2. So if you could have a new delivery miles mk1 or mk2 tomorrow of any spec which would you prefer?

keithst24 · 1st April 2017, 21:29

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Originally Posted by jr.ewing*

There is lots of old info on upgrading a mk1 75 or ZT to a facelift look, to make the car look newer I'm guessing, but as the cars are now old and getting older (classic status), which is the best looker? I've owned both and they both have good looks as they are pretty similar but as time goes on neither look modern and I think the mk1 has more presence and an edge over the mk2. So if you could have a new delivery miles mk1 or mk2 of any spec which would you prefer?

Both lovely....so I have one of each

timspencer · 1st April 2017, 21:32

Beauty is in the eye...

Personally I like the looks of the mk1 75, the chrome gives it a classy look.

I think the mk2 ZT looks good.

kbonney88 · 1st April 2017, 21:35

The Mk1 by a long shot in my opinion.. hence why we have "a few" mk1's

however - the colour can sometimes sway the preference..

Kev

humptynumpty · 1st April 2017, 21:37

definatly the mk1

Nev The Bear · 1st April 2017, 21:38

I think the 75 looks nicer as a mark 1, but the ZT or ZTT looks nicer as a mark 2.

Dallas · 1st April 2017, 21:40

I reckon both designs look just as good as each other.

MG Rover certainly made the fronts of these motors very stylish, they are certainly not boring, ahead of their time me thinks.

As Kev has said, the colour can make a difference on each design.

Arryhall · 1st April 2017, 21:53

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Originally Posted by Nev The Bear

I think the 75 looks nicer as a mark 1, but the ZT or ZTT looks nicer as a mark 2.

but the zt in whatever they call that incredible Blue with the rear spoiler, that's the one. That colour looks good on both mk1 and mk2 zt's, but it has to have that spoiler. It sets the rear of the car off perfectly.
BUT... The mk1 needs the lower air intake thing you get on the bigger engines with the intercooler. That way you have classic, mean, meaningful, very British looks.

Rooney · 1st April 2017, 21:57

I like them both. I prefer the original badge though so I put it on any facelift I have

RPWC · 1st April 2017, 21:57

Mk1 for me every time

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jr.ewing* Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 252 Thanks: 56 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	Mk1 vs mk2 better looking? There is lots of old info on upgrading a mk1 75 or ZT to a facelift look, to make the car look newer I'm guessing, but as the cars are now old and getting older (classic status), which is the best looker? I've owned both and they both have good looks as they are pretty similar but as time goes on neither look modern so I think the mk1 has more presence and an edge over the mk2. So if you could have a new delivery miles mk1 or mk2 tomorrow of any spec which would you prefer? Last edited by jr.ewing; 1st April 2017 at 21:29..*

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1st April 2017, 21:32	#3
timspencer Gets stuck in MG ZTT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BURTON ON TRENT Posts: 854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 283 Times in 153 Posts	Beauty is in the eye... Personally I like the looks of the mk1 75, the chrome gives it a classy look. I think the mk2 ZT looks good.

1st April 2017, 21:35	#4
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	The Mk1 by a long shot in my opinion.. hence why we have "a few" mk1's however - the colour can sometimes sway the preference.. Kev

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humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	definatly the mk1

1st April 2017, 21:38	#6
Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	I think the 75 looks nicer as a mark 1, but the ZT or ZTT looks nicer as a mark 2.

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I reckon both designs look just as good as each other. MG Rover certainly made the fronts of these motors very stylish, they are certainly not boring, ahead of their time me thinks. As Kev has said, the colour can make a difference on each design.

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Rooney Suspended MG ZT 135+ Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: County Antrim Posts: 2,027 Thanks: 835 Thanked 882 Times in 557 Posts	I like them both. I prefer the original badge though so I put it on any facelift I have