Anyone been in one of these - Page 2

ragitty · 26th November 2007, 19:27

Yep those rovers were terrific, no power steering, but the balance gave you the impression it had. I had two of those a 2000 and a 2200, lovely to drive, and I loved the little light tip you could see when driving

ragitty · 26th November 2007, 19:30

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Originally Posted by collit

Who said coppers are looking young these days. This one looks like he was due for retirement in Dixon Of Dock Green.

That was taken at a Patrol Headquarters Re-union, I left the RN in 1974 OMG that is absolutely light years ago Collit, you may be right with your observations.

Tom Collins · 26th November 2007, 19:30

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Originally Posted by ragitty

Yep those rovers were terrific, no power steering, but the balance gave you the impression it had. I had two of those a 2000 and a 2200, lovely to drive, and I loved the little light tip you could see when driving

Never driven one. Never even been in one. But always thought how beautiful thay are. I would love one sitting in a garage to use on a sunny day.

ragitty · 26th November 2007, 19:32

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Originally Posted by collit

Never driven one. Never even been in one. But always thought how beautiful thay are. I would love one sitting in a garage to use on a sunny day.

Never had to check plenums or water levels with them

EXMSRalph · 26th November 2007, 20:47

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Originally Posted by Tatts

HBK 875 N seems to be still on the road! I love those Rovers

Last keeper change 12.08.2006

... and 14 owners!

EnEnGee · 26th November 2007, 20:57

That SD1 brings back a few memories. I grew up in North West London, and the Met's north western traffic garage was about 10 minutes walk from my house. The area and traffic cars in the late 70s/ early 80s were all SD1s, and the traffic garage was where they were stored and maintained. Who knows, that may have been one of them.

JohnDotCom · 26th November 2007, 21:02

I was at Whetstone Traffic Centre for a while, that was SD1's mainly.

BMC123 · 27th November 2007, 01:06

I had 2 ex-police SD1's one undercover traffic one and another was used by detectives on judge/royal/VIP protection duty. the traffic car still had its two tones fitted

but.. all the relays and wiring had been removed

the protection car had those run flat tyres and when in use it had a boot so full of electronics and stuff that they uprated the suspension to cope with it, so on removal for sale it looked like a hot rod

The doors and floor also had extra armour plate fitted and i only kept it for a few months before selling it to a collector.

majedm75 · 29th November 2007, 12:15

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Originally Posted by EXMSRalph

I've never been in a police liveried one, but I do own 2 Rover P6s (the last car pictured).

I have to say, though, that the wheels on the police P6 are not standard. The car picture has Rostyle wheels, which were available on the P5, but not the P6. Maybe this was part of the police specification, like the gearbox and front valance.

A family member used to have a red P6 3.5 liter - V8 with the same wheels as the above pictured P6

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EnEnGee Posted a thing or two CDT Tourer (SORN) & 2.0 V6 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 1,058 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	That SD1 brings back a few memories. I grew up in North West London, and the Met's north western traffic garage was about 10 minutes walk from my house. The area and traffic cars in the late 70s/ early 80s were all SD1s, and the traffic garage was where they were stored and maintained. Who knows, that may have been one of them. Last edited by EnEnGee; 27th November 2007 at 15:37..

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BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I had 2 ex-police SD1's one undercover traffic one and another was used by detectives on judge/royal/VIP protection duty. the traffic car still had its two tones fitted but.. all the relays and wiring had been removed the protection car had those run flat tyres and when in use it had a boot so full of electronics and stuff that they uprated the suspension to cope with it, so on removal for sale it looked like a hot rod The doors and floor also had extra armour plate fitted and i only kept it for a few months before selling it to a collector. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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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 was at Whetstone Traffic Centre for a while, that was SD1's mainly.