Another addition - the launch car that was forgotten

ssizefive · 28th August 2021, 19:49

Another car came to live with me today, and quite a rare one it is too.
It is a launch car but not the all singing and dancing Wedgwood one this is the 1.8 club that has a few additional toys such as headlamp wash, heated cloth seats, electric rear blind, front fog lamps and volumetric alarm.
I want to post a huge thank you to Dave lincs for allowing me to take this car on, it is a car that has a very personal history for Dave and I have assured him it is in good hands and will get the care and attention it requires.
There are some cosmetic issues that I will deal with over the next few months and one or two other minor issues to deal with but I have to say, having never owned a 1.8 before, i was really surprised how well it drives, not overly powerful but more than capable of holding its own and barely a rattle or creak from the trim or suspension.
The cambelt is due for changing but having researched on the forum I probably won't have to bother as it looks alright to me so maybe I'll just leave it, NOT!!! 😂😂

Steve.

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xsport · 28th August 2021, 20:39

what a beautiful colour !!! ...

ssizefive · 28th August 2021, 20:57

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Originally Posted by xsport

what a beautiful colour !!! ...

It is a nice colour, Atlantic blue.

Steve.

suzublu · 28th August 2021, 21:25

Ahaaa

welcome to the dark side

You just can't keep away Steve

Stunning looking car mate

I do like the early colours

trikey · 28th August 2021, 23:57

The 1.8 is the perfect engine for the 75, the lightweight lump makes the driving experience so much nicer.

(And its easier to work on when the head gasket goes

)

dave lincs · 29th August 2021, 06:25

It is a superb car Steve and I know it has gone to a great home where it will be looked after as I said to you the 1.8 cars are so much lighter to drive

alanaslan · 5th September 2021, 19:11

Lovely launch car, why is it they are in general so much better at surviving the elements than newer ones. I would love to get another launch car but it would have to have only two pedals, my health these days require only one leg to be in use.

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28th August 2021, 19:49	#1
ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,604 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	Another addition - the launch car that was forgotten Another car came to live with me today, and quite a rare one it is too. It is a launch car but not the all singing and dancing Wedgwood one this is the 1.8 club that has a few additional toys such as headlamp wash, heated cloth seats, electric rear blind, front fog lamps and volumetric alarm. I want to post a huge thank you to Dave lincs for allowing me to take this car on, it is a car that has a very personal history for Dave and I have assured him it is in good hands and will get the care and attention it requires. There are some cosmetic issues that I will deal with over the next few months and one or two other minor issues to deal with but I have to say, having never owned a 1.8 before, i was really surprised how well it drives, not overly powerful but more than capable of holding its own and barely a rattle or creak from the trim or suspension. The cambelt is due for changing but having researched on the forum I probably won't have to bother as it looks alright to me so maybe I'll just leave it, NOT!!! 😂😂 Steve. Sent from my XQ-AU52 using Tapatalk

28th August 2021, 23:57	#5
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	The 1.8 is the perfect engine for the 75, the lightweight lump makes the driving experience so much nicer. (And its easier to work on when the head gasket goes ) __________________ Lest we forget..

28th August 2021, 20:39	#2
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,660 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	what a beautiful colour !!! ...

28th August 2021, 21:25	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Ahaaa welcome to the dark side You just can't keep away Steve Stunning looking car mate I do like the early colours

29th August 2021, 06:25	#6
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	It is a superb car Steve and I know it has gone to a great home where it will be looked after as I said to you the 1.8 cars are so much lighter to drive

5th September 2021, 19:11	#7
alanaslan Gets stuck in 75 Tourer Automatic conn, 75 Saloon Automatic Conn, The Monograme Spice Tourer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Johnstone Posts: 670 Thanks: 57 Thanked 231 Times in 151 Posts	Lovely launch car, why is it they are in general so much better at surviving the elements than newer ones. I would love to get another launch car but it would have to have only two pedals, my health these days require only one leg to be in use. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk