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Mills2009 · 14th May 2010, 19:47

The real tradgedy is the crushing of BX54 OPL. The only LWB V8 75 ever made, Chassis number 000353.Surley that would have been perfect for Gaydon.

1gp · 14th May 2010, 19:55

love looking at this stuff , makes a good read , great to see pics

RoverRobert · 14th May 2010, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Mills2009

The real tradgedy is the crushing of BX54 OPL. The only LWB V8 75 ever made, Chassis number 000353.Surley that would have been perfect for Gaydon.

Agreed.....can't believe any of these fantastic motors are just thrown aside and squashed

Nick999 · 14th May 2010, 23:56

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Originally Posted by RoverRobert

Agreed.....can't believe any of these fantastic motors are just thrown aside and squashed

A lot of those cars just crushed were Monogram models straight off the production line awaiting parts like the white Tourer in the picture awaiting a rear bumper. I did try to buy one of the ZT 260 models, but the Chinese simply wouldnt sell!! Although it certainly wouldnt be easy registering these cars!!

willshot · 15th May 2010, 06:34

Very interesting pics, thanks for posting. I they'd been available I would have definately been the proud owner of a 4X4 ZT-T after the winter we've had.

Robson Rover Repair · 15th May 2010, 09:03

Its shocking just the level of interest we all have in these scraped models. The chinese surely could have just let us go mad in the parts yard. Must admit, if i'd of lived near the place, id off been there with my toolbox as often as possible if id of known this was gonna happen.

e668ecp · 22nd December 2010, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Southside

Few more from inside the plant. Few years old now

Prototype KV6 TF

Thats not a prototype TF it was a test vehicle for the TF's slightly larger replacement... or so I am informed by an ex-insider

ardvark · 22nd December 2010, 13:13

I was lead to believe that one of B--'s conditions of sale was that we could,nt produce a 4X4?

e668ecp · 22nd December 2010, 13:15

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Originally Posted by ardvark

I was lead to believe that one of B--'s conditions of sale was that we could,nt produce a 4X4?

With the "Rover" name only

capese21 · 22nd December 2010, 13:47

Best not to look if you love R75 and MG ZTs.

http://is.gumtree.com/image/extrabig/23202779.jpg

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthrea...=387376&page=3

I warned you!!

RIP.

15th May 2010, 09:03	#16
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Its shocking just the level of interest we all have in these scraped models. The chinese surely could have just let us go mad in the parts yard. Must admit, if i'd of lived near the place, id off been there with my toolbox as often as possible if id of known this was gonna happen. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

22nd December 2010, 13:13	#18
ardvark Al 75 CDTI Tourer Auto Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Studley Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 1 Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts	I was lead to believe that one of B--'s conditions of sale was that we could,nt produce a 4X4? __________________ ARDVARK

22nd December 2010, 13:47	#20
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	Best not to look if you love R75 and MG ZTs. http://is.gumtree.com/image/extrabig/23202779.jpg http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthrea...=387376&page=3 I warned you!! RIP. Last edited by capese21; 22nd December 2010 at 13:51..

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14th May 2010, 19:47	#11
Mills2009 Avid contributor 1999 75 Auto & 2005 ZT-T Auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 187 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	The real tradgedy is the crushing of BX54 OPL. The only LWB V8 75 ever made, Chassis number 000353.Surley that would have been perfect for Gaydon.

14th May 2010, 19:55	#12
1gp I really should get out more....... mgzt, 135 cdti , manual , in solar red.also own a mgtf. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: notts. Posts: 2,105 Thanks: 28 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	love looking at this stuff , makes a good read , great to see pics

15th May 2010, 06:34	#15
willshot Posted a thing or two Ex-ZI190 owner. ,Ford Focus RS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malton Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 301 Times in 198 Posts	Very interesting pics, thanks for posting. I they'd been available I would have definately been the proud owner of a 4X4 ZT-T after the winter we've had.