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16th December 2019, 17:49 | #1 |
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What happened to the 75 V8 development car ?
Browsing YouTube the other day , a short video came up showing the delivery of a burgundy V8 being rolled off a car transporter . I seemed to remember this was quite a few years back and the car may have been a development Rover 75 V8 however it was dressed as a ZT but had an automatic gearbox and a damaged engine if I remember.
Just curious if she was ever put back on the road Another look and it appears badged as a 75 ! Last edited by patrolman pete; 16th December 2019 at 20:03.. Reason: More info |
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Have you got a link Pete? The only one I can recall was a damson V8 tourer that was in the scrapyard following the closure.
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Hi Andy, if you search rescue rover 75 V8 it will come up. It's only 30 secs long and was posted by Dominic Middleton. I'm sure it was mentioned on here about 7 years ago.
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I’m amazed at what turns up, certainly didn’t expect the ZT-T 385 at the NEC
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Hi yes all back on the road and in immaculate condition. It had a new front and rear stuff-up, new struts, exhausts etc and had all the paint work sorted.
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Brilliant news. Looking forward to seeing her .
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Hi David it is Vin No 185 .
Here a link to a few photos of a bit of the Journey. They are not in any logical order really but you get the idea https://photos.app.goo.gl/vxosESBvR6fumTKSA Dom |
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Must be a labour of love, certainly more than I would have taken on! Congratulations on saving this historic car.
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