1990 Rover 827Si Fastback Automatic *NOW SOLD*

FrazzleTC · 3rd April 2014, 08:54

Just £875, no offers!

New battery too! Now just £850!
It's with a heavy heart that I'm advertising my Rover 827 for sale. It is a lovely, genuine car, with a very low mileage of just 39,800 miles, though this is rising, and will likely be 40,000 very soon. It had one very long term owner from 1990, until 2011, and since then has had a few owners, with me being the most recent. It passed its MOT in late January, with no advisories, and is taxed until the end of September.
There is a substantial wad of receipts for the car, as well as a service book filled with Rover stamps, all at the same dealer. The car comes with its origina supplying dealer numberplates, sticker, service sticker, and all of the Rover security stickers in place.
The car's exterior is in very good condition, with a lovely paint finish, and excellent panel gaps. The glass is all original, and the car has a set of four matching wheel trims in place. However, as the car had an elderly owner for many years, the exterior is not perfect. The bumpers have scuffs on their extremities, as appears to be the norm with all 800s, and there is a scratch in the passenger side rear quarter. The sills are absolutely perfect, and all body colour, with absolutely no evidence of paint there. The underside is superb, particularly for a car of its age. One rear arch has a few bubbles, and, if I were keeping it, I'd certainly be attending to that this year, as the rest of the car is so nice.
The interior is in excellent order, as you'd expect from a car with such a low mileage. The wood has a few cracks in the varnish, on the main dash, but other than that, the trim is excellent. The seats are in fantastic condition, and the car smells exceptionally clean, and fresh! The original radio is in place too. One of the rear seatbelts has been replaced by a Securior one, including the belt, and clasp.
Mechanically, the car is lovely. The engine is exceptionally smooth, and isn't tappety like some 2.7s. The gearbox is smooth, and selects all of its ratios with ease. Unlike the majority of 827s, this one has a fantastic handbrake which will hold it on all inclines with no problems! The brakes are smooth and progressive, and there are no unpleasant clonks of bangs from the suspension.
The exhaust was fine in January, but there is a slight blow from the back box, though it's still very refined. Overall, it drives very well indeed.

If you have any questions at all, please do ask, as I want to give the most honest appraisal that I can, of this exceptionally rare, and, original Rover 827. It's certainly not perfect, but, it is a marvellous car, with concours potential, given a bit of spending.
A rare opportunity to own an interesting, and appreciating classic, for just £1350 though I'd rather the car went to a true enthusiast, and thus, I am open to offers. The car will come with a boot filled with spares too.
£1350 but now reduced to just £875.

FrazzleTC · 3rd April 2014, 14:05

I'm happy to discuss the car at length, with any potential buyer, and will photograph the paperwork this evening.

FrazzleTC · 3rd April 2014, 21:20

As promised, a photo of the paperwork. It was originally a demonstrator, registered to Haxsted Rover, in Kent, and then to a Mr Potter, from 1990, until 2011.

Jules · 3rd April 2014, 21:47

They were the best seats IMO of any car ever made !!!!!
I was always disappointed when the 75 came out with much smaller seats.
Good luck with the sale

Jules

FrazzleTC · 3rd April 2014, 23:42

Thanks Jules! It's a very comfortable car indeed, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone as a classic/unusual car. It's very modern in the way it behaves, with plenty of performance, and comfort, yet offers very retro looks, and rarity.
Ideal as a first classic, or everyday unusual car!

FrazzleTC · 4th April 2014, 21:47

Another wee bump, and to say I'd rather it went sooner than later, so very open to offers, but only from enthusiasts.

simon hubbard · 9th April 2014, 04:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

They were the best seats IMO of any car ever made !!!!!
I was always disappointed when the 75 came out with much smaller seats.
Good luck with the sale

Jules

I agree. A long drive in a 75 leaves me aching and a little disappointed compared to an 800.

FrazzleTC · 9th April 2014, 12:13

For anyone wishing to view the car, I'll be returning to uni on Sunday afternoon, so it really needs to be seen on Saturday, or earlier, because otherwise, it'll be next weekend, before I can meet anyone to view it again, though I will be about over the Easter weekend, until Monday afternoon.

Alan_G · 17th May 2014, 18:45

Fraser I keep being drawn back to this thread. Its such a cracking car. I would love to have it unfortunately I dont have the space for it. Very surprised it hasn't sold and I hope someone snaps it up soon. If I had a bigger place with garage/driveway it would be my weekend/ show car!

FrazzleTC · 17th May 2014, 21:01

I'm absolutely amazed that it hasn't sold, as I don't think many 800s are this good, particularly the very rare mark 1s. I'm taking it to a show tomorrow, with the for sale sign, to see if it'll shift.

3rd April 2014, 08:54	#1
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	1990 Rover 827Si Fastback Automatic NOW SOLD Just £875, no offers! New battery too! Now just £850! It's with a heavy heart that I'm advertising my Rover 827 for sale. It is a lovely, genuine car, with a very low mileage of just 39,800 miles, though this is rising, and will likely be 40,000 very soon. It had one very long term owner from 1990, until 2011, and since then has had a few owners, with me being the most recent. It passed its MOT in late January, with no advisories, and is taxed until the end of September. There is a substantial wad of receipts for the car, as well as a service book filled with Rover stamps, all at the same dealer. The car comes with its origina supplying dealer numberplates, sticker, service sticker, and all of the Rover security stickers in place. The car's exterior is in very good condition, with a lovely paint finish, and excellent panel gaps. The glass is all original, and the car has a set of four matching wheel trims in place. However, as the car had an elderly owner for many years, the exterior is not perfect. The bumpers have scuffs on their extremities, as appears to be the norm with all 800s, and there is a scratch in the passenger side rear quarter. The sills are absolutely perfect, and all body colour, with absolutely no evidence of paint there. The underside is superb, particularly for a car of its age. One rear arch has a few bubbles, and, if I were keeping it, I'd certainly be attending to that this year, as the rest of the car is so nice. The interior is in excellent order, as you'd expect from a car with such a low mileage. The wood has a few cracks in the varnish, on the main dash, but other than that, the trim is excellent. The seats are in fantastic condition, and the car smells exceptionally clean, and fresh! The original radio is in place too. One of the rear seatbelts has been replaced by a Securior one, including the belt, and clasp. Mechanically, the car is lovely. The engine is exceptionally smooth, and isn't tappety like some 2.7s. The gearbox is smooth, and selects all of its ratios with ease. Unlike the majority of 827s, this one has a fantastic handbrake which will hold it on all inclines with no problems! The brakes are smooth and progressive, and there are no unpleasant clonks of bangs from the suspension. The exhaust was fine in January, but there is a slight blow from the back box, though it's still very refined. Overall, it drives very well indeed. If you have any questions at all, please do ask, as I want to give the most honest appraisal that I can, of this exceptionally rare, and, original Rover 827. It's certainly not perfect, but, it is a marvellous car, with concours potential, given a bit of spending. A rare opportunity to own an interesting, and appreciating classic, for just £1350 though I'd rather the car went to a true enthusiast, and thus, I am open to offers. The car will come with a boot filled with spares too. £1350 but now reduced to just £875. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI Last edited by FrazzleTC; 21st May 2014 at 19:24..

3rd April 2014, 14:05	#2
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	I'm happy to discuss the car at length, with any potential buyer, and will photograph the paperwork this evening. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

3rd April 2014, 21:20	#3
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	As promised, a photo of the paperwork. It was originally a demonstrator, registered to Haxsted Rover, in Kent, and then to a Mr Potter, from 1990, until 2011. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

3rd April 2014, 21:47	#4
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	They were the best seats IMO of any car ever made !!!!! I was always disappointed when the 75 came out with much smaller seats. Good luck with the sale Jules __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

3rd April 2014, 23:42	#5
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	Thanks Jules! It's a very comfortable car indeed, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone as a classic/unusual car. It's very modern in the way it behaves, with plenty of performance, and comfort, yet offers very retro looks, and rarity. Ideal as a first classic, or everyday unusual car! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

4th April 2014, 21:47	#6
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	Another wee bump, and to say I'd rather it went sooner than later, so very open to offers, but only from enthusiasts. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

9th April 2014, 12:13	#8
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	For anyone wishing to view the car, I'll be returning to uni on Sunday afternoon, so it really needs to be seen on Saturday, or earlier, because otherwise, it'll be next weekend, before I can meet anyone to view it again, though I will be about over the Easter weekend, until Monday afternoon. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

17th May 2014, 18:45	#9
Alan_G Posted a thing or two MG3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Falkirk Posts: 1,507 Thanks: 242 Thanked 153 Times in 123 Posts	Fraser I keep being drawn back to this thread. Its such a cracking car. I would love to have it unfortunately I dont have the space for it. Very surprised it hasn't sold and I hope someone snaps it up soon. If I had a bigger place with garage/driveway it would be my weekend/ show car! __________________ http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...5signature.jpg

17th May 2014, 21:01	#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	I'm absolutely amazed that it hasn't sold, as I don't think many 800s are this good, particularly the very rare mark 1s. I'm taking it to a show tomorrow, with the for sale sign, to see if it'll shift. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI