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ProtoZT · 22nd October 2007, 18:41

Glad you can open the document, I couldn't, I blame my aged PC.

Basically I felt it would be real pity not to find a collector or real enthusiast who would like to take over ownership of something rather unusual, collectable you might say. Now I've found out exactly what it is, the last car MGR developed but never launched. I am trying to establish links with SAIC, I am in email contact with them currently to establish similarity of parts etc. I have never managed to get to an event to put the vehicle on display, my greatest regret, but I will put some pictures on the site. I will try to find someone who will recognise the importance of this car, however it will soon dissappear as part of the balance of my ZT260 if I can't which I think would be really sad. This something to be appreciated, perhaps there is a club out there who would value this.

Paul

GreyGhost · 22nd October 2007, 18:56

We have regular meets, perhaps one will coincide with you in time and space.

ProtoZT · 22nd October 2007, 21:50

Really hope this works have re-sized pictures. This is what the engine would have looked like if it had gone through the testing during 2005.

Simon · 25th October 2007, 21:06

ProtoZT - Your car really is an exciting discovery. If I had the funds I'd gladly buy it because of its rarity. I no doubt think it's far more valuable than a regular ZT190 of the same spec.

Can you please tell us the spec level of the car and how many miles it has on the clock. As JohnDotCom suggests, please post a new thread in the "Items for Sale" section as it will draw a lot of attention and I'm sure there will be someone on these forums who will give it a good and deserving home.

JohnDotCom · 25th October 2007, 21:27

I do like that I must admit.

Not enough in the Club Kitty I think to buy it for a Display Exhibit at Meets.

I'd look after it in between of course.

Geoffrey · 31st October 2007, 21:21

There was an interesting documentary on French television yesterday evening about the proposed sale of this car in France, as well as a description of the transferring to China of the tools and production line. The French didn't seem entirely convinced by the first safety/crash test results, but might put the vehicle on sale here in the latter half of 2008.
G.

pondweed · 1st November 2007, 07:37

so does that mean its regressed, safety test-wise? how might that be?

Geoffrey · 2nd November 2007, 21:24

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Originally Posted by pondweed

so does that mean its regressed, safety test-wise? how might that be?

I don't think so - it's just that the documentary spent a lot of time pointing out the early disastrous results, added to which the French woman interviewed thought that things had reached a sort of commercial stalemate at the moment. She obviously thought something would be possible in 2008but refused to be drawn for the time being. Perhaps the programme makers were not completely objective or had not done their homework very thoroughly either.
I quoted the programme because it's pretty rare for French television to mention the subject at all. On a more optimistic note, there are plenty of 75s (and derivatives) in Brittany and the Loire valley region, most in fairly reasonable condition. Let's hope that the French will rise to bait when and the opportunity comes!
G

22nd October 2007, 18:41	#11
ProtoZT Regular poster MG ZT 260 SE & MG6 TSE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 35 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks will try to Upload something Glad you can open the document, I couldn't, I blame my aged PC. Basically I felt it would be real pity not to find a collector or real enthusiast who would like to take over ownership of something rather unusual, collectable you might say. Now I've found out exactly what it is, the last car MGR developed but never launched. I am trying to establish links with SAIC, I am in email contact with them currently to establish similarity of parts etc. I have never managed to get to an event to put the vehicle on display, my greatest regret, but I will put some pictures on the site. I will try to find someone who will recognise the importance of this car, however it will soon dissappear as part of the balance of my ZT260 if I can't which I think would be really sad. This something to be appreciated, perhaps there is a club out there who would value this. Paul

31st October 2007, 21:21	#16
Geoffrey Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon cdti + 214 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rennes. Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	MG sales in France There was an interesting documentary on French television yesterday evening about the proposed sale of this car in France, as well as a description of the transferring to China of the tools and production line. The French didn't seem entirely convinced by the first safety/crash test results, but might put the vehicle on sale here in the latter half of 2008. G.

22nd October 2007, 18:56	#12
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	We have regular meets, perhaps one will coincide with you in time and space.

25th October 2007, 21:06	#14
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	ProtoZT - Your car really is an exciting discovery. If I had the funds I'd gladly buy it because of its rarity. I no doubt think it's far more valuable than a regular ZT190 of the same spec. Can you please tell us the spec level of the car and how many miles it has on the clock. As JohnDotCom suggests, please post a new thread in the "Items for Sale" section as it will draw a lot of attention and I'm sure there will be someone on these forums who will give it a good and deserving home.

25th October 2007, 21:27	#15
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I do like that I must admit. Not enough in the Club Kitty I think to buy it for a Display Exhibit at Meets. I'd look after it in between of course.

1st November 2007, 07:37	#17
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	so does that mean its regressed, safety test-wise? how might that be?