S525 OVP - Restoration Comments Thread - Page 4

sworks · 7th February 2019, 23:02

Some similar characteristics mentioned between OVP and our tourer. The hole for the light bar on ours wasn’t as neat as OVP’s and ours was just drilled through the roof. Also, we have a single fine cut mark on a door from the decal fitting which luckily doesn’t look as though it’s broken through the paint.

Russel · 13th August 2019, 14:52

Didn't think I would get to see this car just yet but I have seen it today and it lives up to its hype

Reebs · 13th August 2019, 18:50

Would have looked a darn sight better had it been washed

Russel · 14th August 2019, 15:57

I will see her again hope it's clean I can't believe how basic it is

SD1too · 14th August 2019, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russel

... I can't believe how basic it is

Basic? A Rover?

You need to look at more Volkswagens and BMWs Russel.

Simon

timspencer · 4th September 2019, 13:00

A basic BMW 3 series was similar spec

trikey · 14th September 2019, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Basic? A Rover?

You need to look at more Volkswagens and BMWs Russel.

Simon

Compared to other models in the range, it is very basic.

SD1too · 15th September 2019, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Compared to other models in the range, it is very basic.

Yes, I agree with you there Andy.

Simon

Teflon · 15th September 2019, 16:49

For me, that's a big part of it's charm. There are many examples of the higher spec models in amazing condition, but most of the basic ones have either been upgraded at some point, or are unloved (not all, I hasten to add!).

Having said that, if it were mine, I doubt I could resist adding lots of walnut and all the upgrades - ruining the cars history in the process

.

Cliff

COLVERT · 19th April 2020, 21:33

For the very first time ( In ten years. Lol.) I've read right through both threads. Interesting but such a long gap with nothing happening half way through the restoration.

I bet the old car felt abandoned.----

7th February 2019, 23:02	#31
sworks This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Contemporary SE, classic mini cooper S works and a Hyundai Ioniq Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 12,752 Thanks: 829 Thanked 1,507 Times in 940 Posts	Some similar characteristics mentioned between OVP and our tourer. The hole for the light bar on ours wasn’t as neat as OVP’s and ours was just drilled through the roof. Also, we have a single fine cut mark on a door from the decal fitting which luckily doesn’t look as though it’s broken through the paint. __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

13th August 2019, 18:50	#33
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Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 4,742 Thanks: 2,516 Thanked 2,571 Times in 1,410 Posts	For me, that's a big part of it's charm. There are many examples of the higher spec models in amazing condition, but most of the basic ones have either been upgraded at some point, or are unloved (not all, I hasten to add!). Having said that, if it were mine, I doubt I could resist adding lots of walnut and all the upgrades - ruining the cars history in the process . Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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13th August 2019, 14:52	#32
Russel Loves to post Mg zt-t Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Southampton Posts: 283 Thanks: 127 Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts	Didn't think I would get to see this car just yet but I have seen it today and it lives up to its hype

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Russel Loves to post Mg zt-t Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Southampton Posts: 283 Thanks: 127 Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts	I will see her again hope it's clean I can't believe how basic it is

4th September 2019, 13:00	#36
timspencer Gets stuck in ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BURTON ON TRENT Posts: 824 Thanks: 120 Thanked 266 Times in 143 Posts	A basic BMW 3 series was similar spec