Values and future Classic status

RayDar · 7th August 2016, 14:46

Yet again Honest John in the Telegraph 6/08/16 is recommending the 75 as a future classic and an investment, saying prices are on the up as they become more rare; along with, this time, the Jaguar XK Saloons coupes and convertibles and also Mercedes SL and W123 S class from 76 - 85.

Who would have thought the 75 & ZT would be competing for desirability with these; probably only those who read the forums on the Club website.

So the question is, how does one value these lovely cars when many are advertised at really low prices, well apart from those from SMC @ Whitchurch !

Parker · 7th August 2016, 14:56

In time they probably will turn the corner and prices will rise especially for those examples kept in top condition, as for now it is surprising how often you see them on the road used as the main daily runner for most.

So keep it safe and own it for a few more years yet and you never know you may recoup all the money you've spent on upgrades and accessories

Provided you own a fine example

James.uk · 7th August 2016, 16:01

The 350 SL merc has been a classic for donkies years, Honest john needs to try to keep up!...lol..

The 75 will make it, but the Conny SE diesel auto will always be the most desirable......

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wraymond · 7th August 2016, 17:01

I wonder if the Conny diesel will run on frack gas?

Dawn · 7th August 2016, 17:20

I look at my Connie as a classic now and so do my insurance so I'm happy ��

Elliott · 7th August 2016, 17:36

Because I use mine every day of the week for 100 miles or so daily round trip, I never think of my Connie tourer as a classic, I still think she drives very much like a modern car, shows how well it was designed and built for mine 13 yrs ago.

Darcydog · 7th August 2016, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Because I use mine every day of the week for 100 miles or so daily round trip, I never think of my Connie tourer as a classic, I still think she drives very much like a modern car, shows how well it was designed and built for mine 13 yrs ago.

I'm the same - My cdti ZT-T is a work horse that has really impressed me. My only slight niggle is the hard suspension and how low it is. Sometimes the fact that the road feed back is so good can be a bit tiresome.

But then I get out - The seats never make my back ache

- and look back at her and think what a fantastic looking car!

If I had to replace her - I would probably go for a 75 Tourer with all the knobs and whistles.

Just coming up to 120K miles - so good for another 130K I gather....

Well pleased with mine.

jonc3725 · 7th August 2016, 18:54

One day it will happen but I think its a little too early yet. How the British public missed these cars is beyond me but one day in the future someone will turn around and ask. Where are the R75's and Zeds? We will just smile and open our garage doors

All you connie drivers can forget getting excited it will be the Contemporary SE's which collectors will want. Connies are ten a penny compared to these

Retrorob · 7th August 2016, 20:15

Mines already a classic its a Rover 75 CDT Classic Tourer and there are only 160 left 142 licenced and 18 on SORN at the end of March 2016.

Sonic ZS · 7th August 2016, 21:36

The difference nowadays is that the currently collectable cars such as Escorts, TR6, Imps, etc. all had a tendency to rust badly (those on here that think sill & suspension arm corrosion on 75's is a major problem should have been driving 60's & 70's cars...

) plus they weren't built particularly well, unlike the 75. They were just used, abused then taken to the scrapyard without a second thought for saving them.

Equally, we now have lots of magazines, owners clubs, forums and the internet to help provide information and parts to keep our cars on the road.

As the youngest 75/ZT is now 11 years old, yet there are lots still driving around, I tend to think it'll actually be a good few years before we see any real improvement in prices due to rarity.

7th August 2016, 14:46	#1
RayDar Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer CDt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CREWKERNE Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Values and future Classic status Yet again Honest John in the Telegraph 6/08/16 is recommending the 75 as a future classic and an investment, saying prices are on the up as they become more rare; along with, this time, the Jaguar XK Saloons coupes and convertibles and also Mercedes SL and W123 S class from 76 - 85. Who would have thought the 75 & ZT would be competing for desirability with these; probably only those who read the forums on the Club website. So the question is, how does one value these lovely cars when many are advertised at really low prices, well apart from those from SMC @ Whitchurch !

7th August 2016, 14:56	#2
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	In time they probably will turn the corner and prices will rise especially for those examples kept in top condition, as for now it is surprising how often you see them on the road used as the main daily runner for most. So keep it safe and own it for a few more years yet and you never know you may recoup all the money you've spent on upgrades and accessories Provided you own a fine example __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,185 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	I wonder if the Conny diesel will run on frack gas? __________________ member no. 235

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Elliott Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sheerness Posts: 261 Thanks: 174 Thanked 61 Times in 50 Posts	Because I use mine every day of the week for 100 miles or so daily round trip, I never think of my Connie tourer as a classic, I still think she drives very much like a modern car, shows how well it was designed and built for mine 13 yrs ago. __________________ I would be so fast if I could only get going

7th August 2016, 18:54	#8
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	One day it will happen but I think its a little too early yet. How the British public missed these cars is beyond me but one day in the future someone will turn around and ask. Where are the R75's and Zeds? We will just smile and open our garage doors All you connie drivers can forget getting excited it will be the Contemporary SE's which collectors will want. Connies are ten a penny compared to these __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888

7th August 2016, 16:01	#3
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	The 350 SL merc has been a classic for donkies years, Honest john needs to try to keep up!...lol.. The 75 will make it, but the Conny SE diesel auto will always be the most desirable...... ...

7th August 2016, 17:20	#5
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I look at my Connie as a classic now and so do my insurance so I'm happy ��

7th August 2016, 20:15	#9
Retrorob Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Margate Posts: 54 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 16 Posts	Mines already a classic its a Rover 75 CDT Classic Tourer and there are only 160 left 142 licenced and 18 on SORN at the end of March 2016.

7th August 2016, 21:36	#10
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	The difference nowadays is that the currently collectable cars such as Escorts, TR6, Imps, etc. all had a tendency to rust badly (those on here that think sill & suspension arm corrosion on 75's is a major problem should have been driving 60's & 70's cars... ) plus they weren't built particularly well, unlike the 75. They were just used, abused then taken to the scrapyard without a second thought for saving them. Equally, we now have lots of magazines, owners clubs, forums and the internet to help provide information and parts to keep our cars on the road. As the youngest 75/ZT is now 11 years old, yet there are lots still driving around, I tend to think it'll actually be a good few years before we see any real improvement in prices due to rarity. __________________