Rover Tomcat opportunity??

vacuman · 10th February 2019, 11:32

I know nothing about these cars other than that they have their own loyal fanbase so perhaps this might be of interest. Buried away in a strange sort of ebay listing for a ratty Mk1 Escort is mention of this Rover.

Ebay listing is https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-escort-mk1/113599109560 and, of course, i have no connection to the seller.

In his words "the rover turbo has no rot,the interior is very good,engine and box are brill no overheating probs i left it running for a hour today.paintwork is not to bad but not perfect it was painted about 6 years ago.i have full logbook for both cars.now these cars are definatly not 100 quid but open to sensible oferes ,im sick of idiots and ive got no time for them,any info 07400131426,lots of questions already i may take a tax exempt classic in px for the rover.to answer all the stupid questions,more picks in the week when i get it of the ramp,and no i wont take a grand for either of them,these are both rare cars,tomcat has never been welded and dosnt need any,ive just done full service put new brake pads on the rear,and changed all the fluids quick car and getting thin on the ground."

Ravinder · 10th February 2019, 11:33

The link of the listing you’ve put up is for a different car...

gnu · 10th February 2019, 12:07

I never bother with ads if the seller's stroppy even before it's sold.

stevestrat · 10th February 2019, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

The link of the listing you’ve put up is for a different car...

The Tomcat is in the ad text.

Mogodon · 10th February 2019, 14:51

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Originally Posted by gnu

I never bother with ads if the seller's stroppy even before it's sold.

Me neither, I always think it gives you an idea of what you'd be dealing with if there's a problem.

stevestrat · 10th February 2019, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Mogodon

Me neither, I always think it gives you an idea of what you'd be dealing with if there's a problem.

More to the point it gives you an idea what you'll be dealing with if you meet him.

VVC-Geeza · 10th February 2019, 15:29

He's right about one thing,there are precious few remaining.I hope it finds it's way into the hands of an enthusiast.His attitude isn't the best,it sounds as though he's had one or two chancers making enquiries,ebay is sure to provide more.If I wanted the car and could get it at the right price I would overlook his saltyness and drive it off into the sunset without giving him a second thought.If I encountered a problem I would sort it myself.These cars in the right condition can be valued at 6K plus, so if he's looking for 1-2K it leaves lots of room to spend a bit on it.

10th February 2019, 11:32	#1
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Rover Tomcat opportunity?? I know nothing about these cars other than that they have their own loyal fanbase so perhaps this might be of interest. Buried away in a strange sort of ebay listing for a ratty Mk1 Escort is mention of this Rover. Ebay listing is https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-escort-mk1/113599109560 and, of course, i have no connection to the seller. In his words "the rover turbo has no rot,the interior is very good,engine and box are brill no overheating probs i left it running for a hour today.paintwork is not to bad but not perfect it was painted about 6 years ago.i have full logbook for both cars.now these cars are definatly not 100 quid but open to sensible oferes ,im sick of idiots and ive got no time for them,any info 07400131426,lots of questions already i may take a tax exempt classic in px for the rover.to answer all the stupid questions,more picks in the week when i get it of the ramp,and no i wont take a grand for either of them,these are both rare cars,tomcat has never been welded and dosnt need any,ive just done full service put new brake pads on the rear,and changed all the fluids quick car and getting thin on the ground." __________________ • This vehicle was the 8,186th ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 • This vehicle was the 1,723rd ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 • This vehicle was the 149th ZT-T in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 160 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZT-Ts

10th February 2019, 11:33	#2
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	The link of the listing you’ve put up is for a different car... __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

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gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 695 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	I never bother with ads if the seller's stroppy even before it's sold. __________________ gnu

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VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,757 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	He's right about one thing,there are precious few remaining.I hope it finds it's way into the hands of an enthusiast.His attitude isn't the best,it sounds as though he's had one or two chancers making enquiries,ebay is sure to provide more.If I wanted the car and could get it at the right price I would overlook his saltyness and drive it off into the sunset without giving him a second thought.If I encountered a problem I would sort it myself.These cars in the right condition can be valued at 6K plus, so if he's looking for 1-2K it leaves lots of room to spend a bit on it. __________________