Lovely year 2000 Connoisseur SE V6

SD1too · 24th January 2021, 08:38

With thanks to Darcydog for mentioning it in the Social forum, have a look at this gorgeous Atlantic Blue (I think?) Rover 75:

South Western Vehicle Auction, 26th March 2021

It's a family owned and cosseted beauty with extensive service history and a reassuring 78,000 miles on the clock; proof that a classic car auction is a serious choice for relatively modern vehicles such as this one, whether you're buying or selling.

I hope that, in March, its new owner won't spoil its originality.

Simon

Georgies Dad · 24th January 2021, 09:02

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SD1too · 24th January 2021, 10:09

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Thank you Steve. I've fixed it now.

Simon

Bolin · 24th January 2021, 11:36

Lovely - and one of the rarer last cars from Cowley with body coloured sills and bumper bottoms.

Rev Jules · 24th January 2021, 14:00

Lovely looking colour and would appear to have been well looked after, shame about the engine bay.

Rev.

bl52krz · 24th January 2021, 15:08

Would I buy the car? What, with an engine bay that looks like a ploughed field? You bet I would............not. Been very well maintained I don’t think so. I wonder when the bonnet was last lifted up? Disgusting to say the least. Only takes a few minutes to keep clean if done every time it is washed. When was the air filter last changed, if ever.

SD1too · 24th January 2021, 16:47

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Been very well maintained I don’t think so. I wonder when the bonnet was last lifted up?

Only when it was at the garage by the look of the MOT history David.

The owner doesn't seem to have been mechanically minded so, unlike us, was probably frightened to open the bonnet. The interior and body look good though!

Simon

SideValve · 24th January 2021, 17:46

Personally I love a dusty engine bay. Shows it has been needed too much work or been messed with.

And yep, lovely colour / nice leather.

DRWMGTF · 24th January 2021, 19:23

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Would I buy the car? What, with an engine bay that looks like a ploughed field? You bet I would............not. Been very well maintained I don’t think so. I wonder when the bonnet was last lifted up? Disgusting to say the least. Only takes a few minutes to keep clean if done every time it is washed. When was the air filter last changed, if ever.

Please bear in mind:

"Sadly, this car has only come to market due to the death of the owner"

Who knows how his health was before his death.....of course his wife could have lifted the bonnet and cleaned the engine bay!
A little harsh in my view??

Excuse me I don't usually comment on other peoples thoughts and views but sometimes I find it particularly annoying. The previous owner, presumably due to his ill, only did 4000miles in the last five years.

Rant over!

24th January 2021, 08:38	#1
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,344 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Lovely year 2000 Connoisseur SE V6 With thanks to Darcydog for mentioning it in the Social forum, have a look at this gorgeous Atlantic Blue (I think?) Rover 75: South Western Vehicle Auction, 26th March 2021 It's a family owned and cosseted beauty with extensive service history and a reassuring 78,000 miles on the clock; proof that a classic car auction is a serious choice for relatively modern vehicles such as this one, whether you're buying or selling. I hope that, in March, its new owner won't spoil its originality. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce. Last edited by SD1too; 24th January 2021 at 10:10.. Reason: Error in link corrected. Thanks Georgies Dad.

24th January 2021, 09:02	#2
Georgies Dad This is my second home Land Rover Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich Posts: 14,715 Thanks: 933 Thanked 2,925 Times in 1,979 Posts	Link not working __________________ Steve and Georgie Together Forever Lonely days are long Twilight sings a song All the happiness that used to be Soon my eyes will close Soon I'll find repose And in dreams, you're always near to me I'll see you in my dreams And then I'll hold you in my dreams

24th January 2021, 11:36	#4
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Lovely - and one of the rarer last cars from Cowley with body coloured sills and bumper bottoms. __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

24th January 2021, 15:08	#6
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Would I buy the car? What, with an engine bay that looks like a ploughed field? You bet I would............not. Been very well maintained I don’t think so. I wonder when the bonnet was last lifted up? Disgusting to say the least. Only takes a few minutes to keep clean if done every time it is washed. When was the air filter last changed, if ever. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

24th January 2021, 17:46	#8
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Personally I love a dusty engine bay. Shows it has been needed too much work or been messed with. And yep, lovely colour / nice leather. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

24th January 2021, 14:00	#5
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,709 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Lovely looking colour and would appear to have been well looked after, shame about the engine bay. Rev.