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Old 4th October 2021, 13:00   #1
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Default Here's a real classic!

One of very few 'classic cars' that I would wish to own and drive.

A Rover SD1 Vitesse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXJJoP4pFM0
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Old 4th October 2021, 18:51   #2
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Herbert 75 here a newbie I had one of those a 2600 in moonraker blue I ended up giving it away and it was still in fine fettle really . I wonder where it is now if it was ever saved ?? By the way the names mark
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What a car what a sound.
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Old 5th October 2021, 11:01   #4
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Beautiful car. Always wanted one.

Shame it was plagued by typical BL inadequacies at the time - probably would've left it in better regard than it currently is!
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Old 5th October 2021, 13:13   #5
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https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/...00-twr-vitesse

https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/De.../twr-rover-sd1
This second is very similar to the C384 Scalextric car
https://slotcarportal.com/rover-3500...-carousel-9136

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Sd1 is where l lost interest in Rover's new output though in the way of things they don't look quite as bad to me as they used to. When l bought my P5B back in the day, the girlfriend of my friend with a 3500 wedgie decided she'd rather ride in my car. She didn't but expressed the preference.
Another friend had a five-speed 2000 which made it a pleasant cruiser. They did have extraordinarily uncomfortable rear seats though.
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Old 5th October 2021, 21:48   #7
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My best ever car in terms of driveability, comfort, feel-good factor etc. was a Rover 820 with the T series engine.

I later had a 420 with the same engine. It was a bit of an animal with such a large engine in a medium size car.

Loved them both.
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Old 6th October 2021, 07:36   #8
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look at the fog at 1:47 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp09DXUyCx0

how can he see where he is going? Braver man than me!

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One of very few 'classic cars' that I would wish to own and drive.

A Rover SD1 Vitesse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXJJoP4pFM0
My cousin bought a brand new one in 1977, in red and leather interior I think it was a 3500 V8, it was lovely but plagued with problems, especially electrical ones and water constant leaks, it was returned to the dealership with a full refund sadly.
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The bit that fascinates/concerns me the most is that somehow the hierarchy of current manufacturers don't seem to have learnt the lessons from history.

An acquaintance of mine runs a BMW X5 full fat M Power. They are in the fortunate position to be able to change to a brand new car every 2 years.

Looked at a Range Rover. Seriously considered getting one until they looked into build quality and reliability. Then bought another X5. .

Apparently the BMW dealer bends over backwards to keep their custom. And they get some absolutely top of the range courtesy car when theirs has a service etc. I wonder why......

A friend of theirs bought a Land Rover. Ditched it after 18 months and a string of issues and will never have another.

Daughter in Law has a KIA. Bought at 5 years old with a couple of years of manufacturer warranty left. It's had a couple of issues which is not really too surprising for a 5-6 year old car. The dealer has been fantastic. No sucking teeth or trying to wriggle out of stuff. Just apologise for it going wrong, book it in, get it done and hand it back.

Guess what she'll be having next...


And to quote Churchill:

"Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."
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