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ragitty · 17th August 2009, 12:12

I loved my wolseley to bits, it drove really well, beautiful wooden walnut dashboard and nice elegant dials on the dashboard with a brilliant tiny gear lever built into the dash for the auto box.

Armchair seats with pull down side arms and not forgetting the wolseley badge that lit up on the radiator grill. they were the days

stocktake · 17th August 2009, 12:16

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Originally Posted by ragitty

Wolseley 1885 with really big seats and plenty of leg room front and back.

I think it is just you were a lot smaller in them days Lee

ragitty · 17th August 2009, 12:21

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Originally Posted by stocktake

I think it is just you were a lot smaller in them days Lee

Departed · 17th August 2009, 12:36

Hydragas top up pumps seem to be readily available on the bay of fleas these days. Don't let that put you off.

Though you should think carefully about the rust, and the electrics by the prince of darkness (Joseph Lucas).

The 1750 HLS versions go like stink. I had the Maxi version. Twin carbs, high lift cam, 4 to 2 to 1 tubular manifold. Used to upset Jags!

ragitty · 17th August 2009, 12:58

Others with hydrolastic suspension were the austin/morris 1100 - 1300, also the vandem plas range, also the riley kestrel range.

podge · 17th August 2009, 16:24

Rather than worry about the availability of suspension components I would think the biggest problem with any B.L. car of this era would be the dreaded tin worm, a pity because they were very comfortable in their day.P.

Phil · 17th August 2009, 17:13

Rust is a big problem you are right, I'm keeping my eye on a few. One that I would like is a mk1 marina in Harvest gold.

Duotone · 17th August 2009, 17:31

I had a Marina 4 door in the mid. seventies, supplied as a company car.

I had to use it for two years, quite a big car compared to the Ford Escorts of the day, but not very reliable..

Just like this one..

Dave T

Allegroboi · 17th August 2009, 17:50

Having owned a succession of Allegro's over the years I have never had any trouble with the Hydrogas, it has proved very reliable. As others have said rust is the problem.

As always if you own a car like that or intend to own one like it then join the relevant club.

Departed · 17th August 2009, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Duotone

I had a Marina 4 door in the mid. seventies, supplied as a company car.

I had to use it for two years, quite a big car compared to the Ford Escorts of the day, but not very reliable..

Just like this one..

Dave T

Sandglow, just like my second maxi.

Same paint they used on Camel Trophy Landies.

17th August 2009, 12:12	#21
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17th August 2009, 12:58	#25
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Others with hydrolastic suspension were the austin/morris 1100 - 1300, also the vandem plas range, also the riley kestrel range. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching

17th August 2009, 16:24	#26
podge I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer CDT CLUB SE Copper Red Mica Dec 01 ....now deceased....replaced by2003 Royal Blue T Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Warnborough, Hampshire Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 9 Thanked 69 Times in 20 Posts	Rather than worry about the availability of suspension components I would think the biggest problem with any B.L. car of this era would be the dreaded tin worm, a pity because they were very comfortable in their day.P. __________________ 01 75 CDT Club SE Tourer..."The Rover 75 is a British-built car to be proud of." B.M.Ws loss........OUR GAIN!!!!!!!! http://knowledgerush.com/wiki_image/...arp.300pix.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/3...b847e1c5_m.jpg

17th August 2009, 17:13	#27
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Rust is a big problem you are right, I'm keeping my eye on a few. One that I would like is a mk1 marina in Harvest gold. __________________

17th August 2009, 17:50	#29
Allegroboi Posted a thing or two 2.0 CDTi Tourer Connie SE auto Royal Blue/Dorchester red connie V6 with Aubergine interior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Farnborough Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 64 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Having owned a succession of Allegro's over the years I have never had any trouble with the Hydrogas, it has proved very reliable. As others have said rust is the problem. As always if you own a car like that or intend to own one like it then join the relevant club. __________________ [SIGPIC]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...P1010031-1.jpg[/SIGPIC]Two 75's twice the cost, twice the amount of road tax and insurance but most important of all, twice the pleasure. Ian

17th August 2009, 12:36	#24
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Hydragas top up pumps seem to be readily available on the bay of fleas these days. Don't let that put you off. Though you should think carefully about the rust, and the electrics by the prince of darkness (Joseph Lucas). The 1750 HLS versions go like stink. I had the Maxi version. Twin carbs, high lift cam, 4 to 2 to 1 tubular manifold. Used to upset Jags!

17th August 2009, 17:31	#28
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	I had a Marina 4 door in the mid. seventies, supplied as a company car. I had to use it for two years, quite a big car compared to the Ford Escorts of the day, but not very reliable.. Just like this one.. Dave T