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4th August 2021, 14:33 | #1 |
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Unloved early 75.
I am really surprised at the lack of interested in T207 JOP and wonder whether I actually did the right thing in saving it from being scrapped. According to information on here there are only 6 older 75's left and this is the only 2.5 manual Connoisseur.
Maybe it is because i have found it so difficult putting pictures on here as I am not great with computers. Maybe the engine is too big or maybe the relatively low values mean these cars simply are not worth putting back on the road. Unfortunately as much as I love these beautiful cars next time I see one in the scrap yard I will likely leave it there . Go on someone save this lovely car ! |
4th August 2021, 15:13 | #2 |
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High costs of fuel, insurance and road tax kill the old larger vehicles. Add to that the low sales value and bobs yer wotnot!
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4th August 2021, 15:21 | #3 |
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Yes you are so right, and i think these costs are going to continue to rise.
Being a 'petrol head' I find this such a shame. |
4th August 2021, 16:56 | #4 |
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Cant someone put some pictures up for you?
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4th August 2021, 17:01 | #5 |
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whats the details?
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4th August 2021, 17:07 | #6 |
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Dont ask me to save it i have got 2 T plate ones and 1 V plate dont need any more
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5th August 2021, 08:02 | #7 |
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4th August 2021, 16:57 | #8 |
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As someone who, at about the same time, saved another T Reg 75, albeit a diesel, it disgusts me to think that so many members say they should be saved but so few actually put their money where their mouths are. None so far in the case of Norman's.
The one I saved, T421 SEF, was a runner but needed big $'s spending to bring it up to scratch. A week in MGR John's workshop and now she wants for nothing. Full service, MOT with no advisories, long list of jobs done, the lot. I put my money where my mouth was, and make no apologies for blowing my own trumpet. My message is simple. Someone save this car. I've done my bit - the ball is in your court now. That's enough blithering from me. Unless it finds a good home within a week I will be waving bye bye to this club. |
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It is! Nothing wrong with praising folk for their endeavours on our cars.
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5th August 2021, 16:14 | #10 |
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Just to say pictures of this rare surviving pre production car can now be seen on a separate thread on this forum. a big thank you to stocktake for posting them.
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