Rover 45 Wanted

Stan Thomas · 9th July 2020, 14:53

Hi Everybody,

Finally sold my 75 after eleven years as it had done Startrek mileage, but now I'm 83 I think I should downsize a little - but still remain loyal to the marque.

So, I'm looking for a truly immaculate 45 if anyone knows of one going but they appear to be as rare as Donald Trump saying something sensible

I'll pay a top price for the right one when it comes along, so that it will last me until I go to the Great Longbridge in the sky.

My email address is: [email protected]

(Yes, that's right - I do have a 1931 sleeve valve Daimler).

Regards to all,

Stan.

Branflake · 9th July 2020, 15:10

Hi Stan

Would this one tempt you...?

http://www.countryclassics-cars.com/...6-connoisseur/

VVC-Geeza · 9th July 2020, 17:54

I've been using a facelift 45 1.8 Conoisseur as my daily since 2012 Stan and have nothing but praise for it.It's proved very reliable,comfortable and is well specced.Go for it

LeRich · 9th July 2020, 19:02

Are you particular over which engine, spec or model year as I know of a very nice mk2 Connoisseur diesel saloon that's available.

Stan Thomas · 11th July 2020, 08:35

Hi Lads,

Thanks for your responses. I'd prefer a manual model (or perhaps a car with the steptronic transmission) - but I've heard the CVT box is a bit of a no-no.

I'd be interested in the diesel car LeRich mentioned, but above all I'd like a really nice specimen not limited by price to continue my 30 years involvement with the marque.

I actually was on Top Gear about 35 years ago when they did a feature on company cars, where I extolled the virtues of Austin Rover products (as they were called then) and had a 'phone call next day from Harold Musgrove no less!! Happy days!

mh007 · 11th July 2020, 09:28

A nice memory for you there Stan.

From experience with customers that have owned 45's with the CVT box I would also say to avoid.

I have three 45's, a 1.6 Club (manual) & two 2.0 V6 Conns.
All the V6 45's were only available as a Saloon & all had the Jatco autobox.

Good luck with your search.

9th July 2020, 14:53	#1
Stan Thomas Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Penkridge Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	Rover 45 Wanted Hi Everybody, Finally sold my 75 after eleven years as it had done Startrek mileage, but now I'm 83 I think I should downsize a little - but still remain loyal to the marque. So, I'm looking for a truly immaculate 45 if anyone knows of one going but they appear to be as rare as Donald Trump saying something sensible I'll pay a top price for the right one when it comes along, so that it will last me until I go to the Great Longbridge in the sky. My email address is: [email protected] (Yes, that's right - I do have a 1931 sleeve valve Daimler). Regards to all, Stan.

9th July 2020, 17:54	#3
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,756 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	I've been using a facelift 45 1.8 Conoisseur as my daily since 2012 Stan and have nothing but praise for it.It's proved very reliable,comfortable and is well specced.Go for it __________________

9th July 2020, 19:02	#4
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	Are you particular over which engine, spec or model year as I know of a very nice mk2 Connoisseur diesel saloon that's available. __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB

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9th July 2020, 15:10	#2
Branflake Regular poster None at the moment Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Posts: 47 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Hi Stan Would this one tempt you...? http://www.countryclassics-cars.com/...6-connoisseur/

11th July 2020, 08:35	#5
Stan Thomas Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Penkridge Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Lads, Thanks for your responses. I'd prefer a manual model (or perhaps a car with the steptronic transmission) - but I've heard the CVT box is a bit of a no-no. I'd be interested in the diesel car LeRich mentioned, but above all I'd like a really nice specimen not limited by price to continue my 30 years involvement with the marque. I actually was on Top Gear about 35 years ago when they did a feature on company cars, where I extolled the virtues of Austin Rover products (as they were called then) and had a 'phone call next day from Harold Musgrove no less!! Happy days!

11th July 2020, 09:28	#6
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	A nice memory for you there Stan. From experience with customers that have owned 45's with the CVT box I would also say to avoid. I have three 45's, a 1.6 Club (manual) & two 2.0 V6 Conns. All the V6 45's were only available as a Saloon & all had the Jatco autobox. Good luck with your search.