In This Month's Practical Classics, A Cautionary Tale

[Monty Hotspur]

Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics, has produced a good article in the latest issue about the dangers of buying any car unseen - in his case a ZT-T which sadly had some rather nasty issues.

I won't go into detail as that would spoil it for everyone. Plus, it's good to support a mag that helps classic car owners keep their motors on the road. if you don't subscribe to the magazine then this edition will be appearing in the shops in the next fortnight or so. It's always worth a read so go buy it.

[windrush]

Originally Posted by Monty Hotspur

Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics, has produced a good article in the latest issue about the dangers of buying any car unseen - in his case a ZT-T which sadly had some rather nasty issues.

I won't go into detail as that would spoil it for everyone. Plus, it's good to support a mag that helps classic car owners keep their motors on the road. if you don't subscribe to the magazine then this edition will be appearing in the shops in the next fortnight or so. It's always worth a read so go buy it.

I have read his report and very freighting it is

[Phil-T4]

Originally Posted by Monty Hotspur

Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics, has produced a good article in the latest issue about the dangers of buying any car unseen - in his case a ZT-T which sadly had some rather nasty issues.

I won't go into detail as that would spoil it for everyone. Plus, it's good to support a mag that helps classic car owners keep their motors on the road. if you don't subscribe to the magazine then this edition will be appearing in the shops in the next fortnight or so. It's always worth a read so go buy it.

And the best bit was me

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Monty Hotspur

Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics, has produced a good article in the latest issue about the dangers of buying any car unseen - in his case a ZT-T which sadly had some rather nasty issues.

I won't go into detail as that would spoil it for everyone. Plus, it's good to support a mag that helps classic car owners keep their motors on the road. if you don't subscribe to the magazine then this edition will be appearing in the shops in the next fortnight or so. It's always worth a read so go buy it.

Thanks for the heads up. I will keep a lookout

In 2010, whilst in East Africa, I took a chance on buying a Rover 75 advertised on the forum without seeing it first. Here is the advert. To date the car is still a good runner and has served me well. Many thanks Lewis, aka Rabett Rover

Originally Posted by Rabett_Rover

The car has now returned from Corin's and in the light of the additional carried out by him on the car and the new photo's taken by myself I thought it justified a fresh thread.

As before I am looking for £1700 for the car. This price is ONLY available to members on the forum. The price on Autotrader and Pistonheads is £1900.

The List below details the work carried out by Corin:
Full Service
New Cambelts
New Water Pump
New Belt Tensioners
New Thermostat
Replacement Inlet Manifold
Replacement Drivers Side Fog Lamp and surround
Replacement Drivers Door Glass
Replacement Drivers and Passengers interior door handles.

Details:
Finished in Wedgwood Blue with a Neptune Blue Leather Personal Line interior.

A Sure-fire future Classic and now possibly the best example of a Pre Launch Rover 75 Still on the Road.

This car is the earliest car known Right Hand Drive Rover 75 and is one of less than 5 1998 Rover 75's still on the road.

Rover Group as it was then used this car as a Press car prior to the public launch of the 75 in 1999. To my knowledge this car appeared on the front covers of at least 3 of the UK's top motoring magazines. These are as follows...

What Car?
Auto Car
Auto Express

It also appeared on Channel 4's 'Driven' in 1999. The link below is that particular episode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-dlaugBQho

Copies of all the Magazines and a DVD of the Television program are included in the sale.

The Car is currently registered in my mothers name but prior to that it has had just 2 owners. The first being Rover themselves from 1998 - 2002 and the second being a local man from 2002 - 2010.

The Full Specification of the car is as follows...

2.0 Litre KV6 Engine
Automatic Gear Box
12 Months MOT
6 Months Tax
71,000 Miles
15'' Crown Alloy Wheels
Neptune Blue Leather Personal Line Interior.
Electric Memory Seats
Heated Seats
Traction Control
Sunroof
Message Centre IPK
Full Sized Alloy Spare Wheel
Boot Mounted Warning Triangle
Symphony Audio System
6 Disc CD Auto Changer
Climate Control
Electric Mirrors
Heated Mirrors
Electric Windows
PAS
4 Air Bags


Warning the next post is very pic heavy!

[Duotone]

Originally Posted by Phil-T4

And the best bit was me

The second best bit was me.

Plus this Club was mentioned in the article as a "Useful Contact"

Dave T

[e30325itourer]

Yeah read it!!that's is scary!!! His red one looks familiar, was it on here?