The 5,000,000th Rover

LeRich · 6th December 2013, 09:24

During a tour of the Longbridge site yesterday, I had the pleasure to see the 5,000,000th Rover ever built - a truly delightful 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 in Monogram Xirallic 'supertallic', and thought I would share a few photos.

The car, having barely turned a wheel, is as good as new, down to the smell of the leather in the immaculate interior. It is as fully loaded as possible with the exception of xenon headlights which, rather oddly, were omitted in favour of the standard 'dark lense' halogen reflector lamps of late mark 1 models.

The Aubergine and cream Oxford leather interior is truly stunning and full of beautiful and interesting detailing, as well as a few surprising Project Drive reversals (such as carpeted heater closer and a real wood veneer dashboard).

Note the Aubergine seatbelts and contrasting piping on the seats.

mh007 · 6th December 2013, 09:42

Beautiful in every way possible !
Was the colour just called Xirallic or Xirallic Aubergine ?
I think the leather upholstery was in an 'Oyster' colour.
Just stunning.

scoubix · 6th December 2013, 09:45

Thanks for the pics. Didn't know it was built with this unique interior trim. Looks nice, too bad this beige/aubergine trim wasn't an option on regular 75s

thomas 75 connie · 6th December 2013, 09:49

What a lovely looking car and in my mind the colour looks close to what dorchester red looks like in the sun

7.5 · 6th December 2013, 09:56

Stunning, would probably rather have that than any new BMW/Audi/Jag executive saloon still.

windrush · 6th December 2013, 09:58

That is a super motor car many thanks for sharing the pictures

lovema75 · 6th December 2013, 10:07

Hmm, good source of parts there.

(Runs away quickly)

trikey · 6th December 2013, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovema75

Hmm, good source of parts there.

(Runs away quickly)

Thats what I was thinking too!

Mark2000cc · 6th December 2013, 10:38

Wow, what a car... Stunning in every way, no other make of car comes close imo.

FrazzleTC · 6th December 2013, 11:01

Beautiful example.
I've often thought about having a sandstone interior, with a personal line carpet/dashboard top, and door cards, like a Rover 800 has, and seeing the 5m Rover just makes it look fantastic.

6th December 2013, 09:24	#1
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	The 5,000,000th Rover During a tour of the Longbridge site yesterday, I had the pleasure to see the 5,000,000th Rover ever built - a truly delightful 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 in Monogram Xirallic 'supertallic', and thought I would share a few photos. The car, having barely turned a wheel, is as good as new, down to the smell of the leather in the immaculate interior. It is as fully loaded as possible with the exception of xenon headlights which, rather oddly, were omitted in favour of the standard 'dark lense' halogen reflector lamps of late mark 1 models. The Aubergine and cream Oxford leather interior is truly stunning and full of beautiful and interesting detailing, as well as a few surprising Project Drive reversals (such as carpeted heater closer and a real wood veneer dashboard). Note the Aubergine seatbelts and contrasting piping on the seats.

6th December 2013, 09:45	#3
scoubix Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5L V6 auto Connoisseur, "Dealer Launch" LHD / MG ZT-T 260 auto Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Around Paris Posts: 888 Thanks: 72 Thanked 225 Times in 130 Posts	Thanks for the pics. Didn't know it was built with this unique interior trim. Looks nice, too bad this beige/aubergine trim wasn't an option on regular 75s __________________ 2004 MG ZT-T 260 - LHD - Auto transmission (the only known auto ZT-T V8) / 1999 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur - Dealer Launch - LHD 1993 Rover 827 Coupé - LHD / 1993 Rover 216 GSi - LHD / 1975 Rover P6 3500 - LHD

6th December 2013, 09:56	#5
7.5 Avid contributor None, but a Juke soon Join Date: May 2013 Location: London/Brighton Posts: 220 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Stunning, would probably rather have that than any new BMW/Audi/Jag executive saloon still. __________________ I have yet to meet a person who fails to be impressed by the Rover 75!

6th December 2013, 09:58	#6
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	That is a super motor car many thanks for sharing the pictures __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

6th December 2013, 10:38	#9
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	Wow, what a car... Stunning in every way, no other make of car comes close imo. __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

6th December 2013, 09:42	#2
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	Beautiful in every way possible ! Was the colour just called Xirallic or Xirallic Aubergine ? I think the leather upholstery was in an 'Oyster' colour. Just stunning.

6th December 2013, 09:49	#4
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	What a lovely looking car and in my mind the colour looks close to what dorchester red looks like in the sun

6th December 2013, 10:07	#7
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	Hmm, good source of parts there. (Runs away quickly)

6th December 2013, 11:01	#10
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Beautiful example. I've often thought about having a sandstone interior, with a personal line carpet/dashboard top, and door cards, like a Rover 800 has, and seeing the 5m Rover just makes it look fantastic. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI