My Rover 75 - Y664 JNN

tommitchell · 13th February 2022, 20:48

Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking on this forum for quite some time (without an account) and I’ve toyed with owning a 75 since I was about 11 I also make YouTube videos so I thought I’d make a post.

Nearly 3 years ago I bought a 75 and the rest is history, coming from a Mercedes A Class AMG line it was a big step for me (at the time I considered a step down) but little did I know my £500 Rover 75 would make the A Class and the ownership of it seem like a nightmare.

I bought this car from a lovely lady on Facebook, it came up by chance, wrong colour but the exact spec I was after a Y reg, Conni SE with sandstone interior. I ended up in love with the colour and how unique it looks on todays roads. Most people thought this car was a joke at first, an “old man car” but the joke was on them, a 5000 mile Europe road trip later with no issues and many tens of thousands of miles later here we are. I still think it’s the best car I’ve ever owned and I’m still not bored of it, a proper car.

My YouTube is:https://youtube.com/c/TomMitchellCars I intend to be a bit more active on this forum in future.

Some photos:

The car as it is now:

One of the best details of the cabin:

Pillar badges, can remember seeing these in a scrap yard when I was a kid

The chrome grill

Arctic · 13th February 2022, 21:20

Hi Tom.
Photos not showing try using this for adding your photo onto the thread.

https://imgur.com/

PS now they are to large

tommitchell · 13th February 2022, 21:26

All sorted now, thanks forum posting is a bit of a learning curve, so used to just clicking upload

13th February 2022, 22:01

Seen a few of your vids Tom. Wouldn't want to be working on any of my cars at the side of the road!

Twisterboy · 14th February 2022, 09:27

Hey Tom,

Your 75 was the main reason I decided last year to get a 75, when I seen it at the Hubnut Social.

Davy
Scottish Car Enthusiasts and Trains TV (Youtube Channel)

macafee2 · 14th February 2022, 09:59

Great video.
I'd like to ask about the damage to the Blue Cortinia, how is that coming along?

macafee2

roverbarmy · 14th February 2022, 10:20

Lovely car in a good spec. Well spotted and well done. Enjoy.

13th February 2022, 20:48	#1
tommitchell Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	My Rover 75 - Y664 JNN Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking on this forum for quite some time (without an account) and I’ve toyed with owning a 75 since I was about 11 I also make YouTube videos so I thought I’d make a post. Nearly 3 years ago I bought a 75 and the rest is history, coming from a Mercedes A Class AMG line it was a big step for me (at the time I considered a step down) but little did I know my £500 Rover 75 would make the A Class and the ownership of it seem like a nightmare. I bought this car from a lovely lady on Facebook, it came up by chance, wrong colour but the exact spec I was after a Y reg, Conni SE with sandstone interior. I ended up in love with the colour and how unique it looks on todays roads. Most people thought this car was a joke at first, an “old man car” but the joke was on them, a 5000 mile Europe road trip later with no issues and many tens of thousands of miles later here we are. I still think it’s the best car I’ve ever owned and I’m still not bored of it, a proper car. My YouTube is:https://youtube.com/c/TomMitchellCars I intend to be a bit more active on this forum in future. Some photos: The car as it is now: One of the best details of the cabin: Pillar badges, can remember seeing these in a scrap yard when I was a kid The chrome grill Last edited by tommitchell; 13th February 2022 at 21:22.. Reason: Images not working

13th February 2022, 21:20	#2
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,695 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Tom. Photos not showing try using this for adding your photo onto the thread. https://imgur.com/ PS now they are to large __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

14th February 2022, 09:27	#5
Twisterboy Loves to post 75 Connoisseur SE in BRG Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 382 Thanks: 144 Thanked 77 Times in 69 Posts	Hey Tom, Your 75 was the main reason I decided last year to get a 75, when I seen it at the Hubnut Social. Davy Scottish Car Enthusiasts and Trains TV (Youtube Channel) __________________ Davy 2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 51 of 118 Rover 75s to come off the production line on 21st July 2004 71 of only 235 British Racing Green diesel face lift Connoisseur SE saloons with Sandstone Beige Interiors produced worldwide Mileage April 2022: 120225 or 2914 in my custody

14th February 2022, 10:20	#7
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Lovely car in a good spec. Well spotted and well done. Enjoy. __________________ Oil in my veins!

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13th February 2022, 21:26	#3
tommitchell Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	All sorted now, thanks forum posting is a bit of a learning curve, so used to just clicking upload

13th February 2022, 22:01	#4
Bazzateer Guest Posts: n/a	Seen a few of your vids Tom. Wouldn't want to be working on any of my cars at the side of the road!

14th February 2022, 09:59	#6
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,911 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Great video. I'd like to ask about the damage to the Blue Cortinia, how is that coming along? macafee2