Does anybody wave....?

grout20 · 18th August 2015, 18:54

Hi all,

Having driven Triumphs (Spitfire4, GT6 Mk3 and Vitesse Mk2) in the Triumph Sports Six Club for 30+ years, it was usual practice to acknowledge a fellow owner. The same happens when we drive our Motorhome.

Having joined the Club only recently, I saw my first "other owners" yesterday and today - a red ZT and a silver 75 - and gave a friendly wave.

No response at all. :-(

OK ... perhaps their eyesights and reactions weren't quick enough to recognise a 75....

.... perhaps they thought it must just be yet another flippin' Jag or BMW heading towards them....

.... perhaps ZT and Connie drivers look down on a lowly Club SE 1.8

.... surely not!

....or perhaps we are a stuffy lot down this way, and others living around Hertfordshire just "don't do that sort of thing, old boy"

Of course not everyone will join in, but 100% failure rate is giving me a complex! Come on folks ..... give a wave back!

Anyone do the same? Thought I'd ask....

Here's looking at ya!

John

gazcaz · 18th August 2015, 18:57

Been mentioned before i do it to, but only the enthusiasts wave back the others think your mad

my opinion lol.

planenut · 18th August 2015, 19:07

As suggested, only most enthusiasts will acknowledge, but I sometimes don't "click" until it's too late, sometimes it is not safe, especially flashing headlights, most unsafe.

I think also some people only use their cars for driving and don't realize they are in something quite special.

I try to give a wave.

gozo ken · 18th August 2015, 19:08

Hi John,
I know what you mean,as I have a classic car and most ,not all classics wave back.
The 75 gets a few looks,and a couple of nods now and again,and about 4 waves in the 13 years I've owned them.
One thing that does happen is some people come up and say what a lovely car it is.I've had a Jaguar driver come up and say that he wished he'd stayed with Rover 75's as the Jags aren't as good,his words not mine,but it did help me make my mind up when I was having a sneaky peak at Jaguars,and I just stuck out for a low mileage 75.
Another chap came up to me and said ,,they should still make these in Britain, you know,because they still do in China,where he has his second home.Beautiful cars.
Any way if I see anyone looking,I'll give them a wave,cheers Ken.

MrDoodles · 18th August 2015, 19:25

Unfortunately, you own a car that was made in a factory by the thousands and there are still thousands left on the road!

In another 10 years, maybe the people driving the surviving cars will wave to each other!.....

The Rovering Member · 18th August 2015, 20:53

Fifteen minutes after we bought ours in Devon, I saw a silver tourer, waved at him & he waved back.

Since then, not much.

Scottie 25 · 18th August 2015, 20:56

I wave to all that i see, but you get a few strange looks when they are not club members. local to me there are a few later registered cars but not all members are in the club.

victorgte · 18th August 2015, 21:20

I wave and get responses in the GTE. Different beast though.

Daughters think I'm bonkers and the other drivers are sad. Makes them laugh too!

Mickyboy · 18th August 2015, 21:29

I waved at another ZT once and got 2 fingers back, I remember thinking what the hell was that about?
Mick

KRISTLEE · 18th August 2015, 21:47

When I'm driving and spot another ZT or 75 I usually turn into a rabbit in headlights and start thinking I wish mine looked like that..by which time the other car has passed on by without me getting chance to wave lol

18th August 2015, 18:54	#1
grout20 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie SE 2.5 V6 Auto Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Stevenage Posts: 619 Thanks: 619 Thanked 253 Times in 182 Posts	Does anybody wave....? Hi all, Having driven Triumphs (Spitfire4, GT6 Mk3 and Vitesse Mk2) in the Triumph Sports Six Club for 30+ years, it was usual practice to acknowledge a fellow owner. The same happens when we drive our Motorhome. Having joined the Club only recently, I saw my first "other owners" yesterday and today - a red ZT and a silver 75 - and gave a friendly wave. No response at all. :-( OK ... perhaps their eyesights and reactions weren't quick enough to recognise a 75.... .... perhaps they thought it must just be yet another flippin' Jag or BMW heading towards them.... .... perhaps ZT and Connie drivers look down on a lowly Club SE 1.8 .... surely not! ....or perhaps we are a stuffy lot down this way, and others living around Hertfordshire just "don't do that sort of thing, old boy" Of course not everyone will join in, but 100% failure rate is giving me a complex! Come on folks ..... give a wave back! Anyone do the same? Thought I'd ask.... Here's looking at ya! John

18th August 2015, 18:57	#2
gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	Been mentioned before i do it to, but only the enthusiasts wave back the others think your mad my opinion lol. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001

18th August 2015, 20:53	#6
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,955 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Fifteen minutes after we bought ours in Devon, I saw a silver tourer, waved at him & he waved back. Since then, not much. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

18th August 2015, 20:56	#7
Scottie 25 Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Chippenham Posts: 47 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I wave to all that i see, but you get a few strange looks when they are not club members. local to me there are a few later registered cars but not all members are in the club. __________________ Membership No.002 338 This vehicle was the 16,222nd 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 This vehicle was the 7th 75 Tourer CDT Club (135) to be made out of 85 This vehicle was the 868th 75 Tourer in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 4,100 Starlight Silver 75 Tourers

18th August 2015, 21:20	#8
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I wave and get responses in the GTE. Different beast though. Daughters think I'm bonkers and the other drivers are sad. Makes them laugh too! __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

18th August 2015, 19:07	#3
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	As suggested, only most enthusiasts will acknowledge, but I sometimes don't "click" until it's too late, sometimes it is not safe, especially flashing headlights, most unsafe. I think also some people only use their cars for driving and don't realize they are in something quite special. I try to give a wave.

18th August 2015, 19:08	#4
gozo ken Avid contributor R75 SALOON Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 226 Thanks: 20 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Hi John, I know what you mean,as I have a classic car and most ,not all classics wave back. The 75 gets a few looks,and a couple of nods now and again,and about 4 waves in the 13 years I've owned them. One thing that does happen is some people come up and say what a lovely car it is.I've had a Jaguar driver come up and say that he wished he'd stayed with Rover 75's as the Jags aren't as good,his words not mine,but it did help me make my mind up when I was having a sneaky peak at Jaguars,and I just stuck out for a low mileage 75. Another chap came up to me and said ,,they should still make these in Britain, you know,because they still do in China,where he has his second home.Beautiful cars. Any way if I see anyone looking,I'll give them a wave,cheers Ken.

18th August 2015, 19:25	#5
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Unfortunately, you own a car that was made in a factory by the thousands and there are still thousands left on the road! In another 10 years, maybe the people driving the surviving cars will wave to each other!.....

18th August 2015, 21:29	#9
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	I waved at another ZT once and got 2 fingers back, I remember thinking what the hell was that about? Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

18th August 2015, 21:47	#10
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	When I'm driving and spot another ZT or 75 I usually turn into a rabbit in headlights and start thinking I wish mine looked like that..by which time the other car has passed on by without me getting chance to wave lol __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE