Is this an early 75 V8? - Page 2

Pete · 19th November 2006, 14:53

Oh, there is an Auto ZT by the way. It's in New Zealand. Apart from that one Alex you're spot on.

Keith · 19th November 2006, 15:31

More than one auto, Toms ZTT is auto as well

Alex30013k · 19th November 2006, 16:00

Ner Ner Ner but you know what i ment...

JP53 · 19th November 2006, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

I think Rincewind has commented on this motor. It's a bitsa special and if the same he is of the opinion that it should have been destroyed, not let out for sale. In one way it's good that is wasn't but a potential buyer may be caught out with this one if they are not careful.

It'd be much better if a MK1 nose was stuck on it though, at least the bodywork would all match up.

Despite everything I think it looks nice. If a potential buyer is aware that it's a bitsa car and does not mind then it is not a bad buy. However I think it would probably be better in somewhere like Gaydon motor museum. I'm glad it was not broken up it's nice to see development cars.

Womble · 19th November 2006, 17:24

Assuming it is one of the two B&G had at Silverstone, then it does have a proper VIN. Can't remember the numbers, but I think the cars were sequential, and somewhere in the 2 or 300s.

Both the cars at Silverstone were this colour, but I don't remember either having such an out of place steering wheel as that.

To be honest, both looked awful in the flesh. I don't like that colour anyway, but it was compounded by dull paintwork and poor panel fit.

Pete · 19th November 2006, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

More than one auto, Toms ZTT is auto as well

I wasn't including that one as it is a Tourer.

(okay, pathetic excuse - I was wrong again!

)

Keith · 19th November 2006, 18:48

I reckon it originally had a wooden wheel and they have already ebayed it

Car is on their site at 9995 so it will reach what, 9000 on Ebay ?

Tim · 19th November 2006, 19:49

Alex there are ZT auto's not many but they're about.

I would agree with Tom one of the first R75V8's. It would have been on the Rover mk1 front and rear bumpers as the Mk1 ZT but with the adjusted exhaust. Be interesting to nab a picture from under the vehicle. Have been watching it on the B&G site. For just under 10k its got to be worth a punt to someone. If it was not for the danger of having to find a new home and sleeping on my tod, I'd get it.

John Robins · 19th November 2006, 21:01

B & G have had this car for some time , originally it had an MG (mk1) front bumper and cloth trim and is obviously a development car of some sort .

mantianak · 20th November 2006, 08:59

I asked that seller a question (without going into details)

Q/ This car looks very nice. But can you tell me why the pictures shows 1 image with the old bumper (and possible mg) and another picture with the new v8 bumber.

A/ Hi, thanks for your interest.
Sorry, but due to an error on our part when listing the car, a wrong picture was included and ebay wont let me delete it.
I can confirm that the car will comes with the new correct Rover V8 bumper.
Any inspection is welcome.
Hope this helps
Regards

I suppose it is possible to mix photos up of 2 different cars that are the same colour. Still seems some what dodgy. Inspection is welcomed though (as it should be with any car).

19th November 2006, 14:53	#11
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19th November 2006, 17:24	#15
Womble Avid contributor ZT-T 260 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Epsom Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Assuming it is one of the two B&G had at Silverstone, then it does have a proper VIN. Can't remember the numbers, but I think the cars were sequential, and somewhere in the 2 or 300s. Both the cars at Silverstone were this colour, but I don't remember either having such an out of place steering wheel as that. To be honest, both looked awful in the flesh. I don't like that colour anyway, but it was compounded by dull paintwork and poor panel fit. __________________ You polish yours if you want to... I'll be DRIVING mine! 'Kermit' - MG ZT-T 260 Mk1 - VIN 019

19th November 2006, 19:49	#18
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	Alex there are ZT auto's not many but they're about. I would agree with Tom one of the first R75V8's. It would have been on the Rover mk1 front and rear bumpers as the Mk1 ZT but with the adjusted exhaust. Be interesting to nab a picture from under the vehicle. Have been watching it on the B&G site. For just under 10k its got to be worth a punt to someone. If it was not for the danger of having to find a new home and sleeping on my tod, I'd get it. __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

19th November 2006, 21:01	#19
John Robins Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hitchin Posts: 274 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Is this an early 75 V8? B & G have had this car for some time , originally it had an MG (mk1) front bumper and cloth trim and is obviously a development car of some sort .

20th November 2006, 08:59	#20
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	I asked that seller a question (without going into details) Q/ This car looks very nice. But can you tell me why the pictures shows 1 image with the old bumper (and possible mg) and another picture with the new v8 bumber. A/ Hi, thanks for your interest. Sorry, but due to an error on our part when listing the car, a wrong picture was included and ebay wont let me delete it. I can confirm that the car will comes with the new correct Rover V8 bumper. Any inspection is welcome. Hope this helps Regards I suppose it is possible to mix photos up of 2 different cars that are the same colour. Still seems some what dodgy. Inspection is welcomed though (as it should be with any car). __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png Last edited by mantianak; 20th November 2006 at 08:59.. Reason: not buyer, seller

19th November 2006, 15:31	#12
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	More than one auto, Toms ZTT is auto as well

19th November 2006, 16:00	#13
Alex30013k Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 CDTi Conn Se Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ashford Kent Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 17 Thanked 29 Times in 21 Posts	Ner Ner Ner but you know what i ment...

19th November 2006, 18:48	#17
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I reckon it originally had a wooden wheel and they have already ebayed it Car is on their site at 9995 so it will reach what, 9000 on Ebay ?