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by Alex SBY
Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: Breaking 96 825 Coupe
Replies: 24
Views: 11597

Hi there!

No worries re the buttons and ecu. :)

I would be interested in the aerial - how much would you be looking for this? (To avoid cluttering the thread you can PM me if required).

Thanks.
by Alex SBY
Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: A very long shot...
Replies: 13
Views: 5804

A very long shot...

As said in the title - this is a long shot... I am looking for all the necessary parts to convert the 4 dial dash in an R17 827 to a 6 dial dash as in the pre 89 XXs. I would like the speedo clocks assembly, wiring multi-plugs, correctly matched speedo sender, as well as the oil pressure transducer....
by Alex SBY
Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Wanted - Various R17 parts...
Replies: 8
Views: 4118

Wanted - Various R17 parts...

I am looking for a number of parts for my (soon to arrive) R17... 1) A good radiator grille (early or late - not concerned so long as good condition) 2) Drivers seat memory ECU 3) A set of four beige door locking "buttons" - I need the early type (two piece ones that were used until the end of produ...
by Alex SBY
Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: Breaking 96 825 Coupe
Replies: 24
Views: 11597

I am after a few things:

Is the electric aerial still available?
The set of two door lock "buttons" (the ones in two pieces) that stick up from the door panel.
The drivers seat memory ECU
The radiator grille.

Do you have these bits?

Many thanks.
by Alex SBY
Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Alex's 1975 Wolseley Wedge
Replies: 13
Views: 7952

Thanks! :) The Wedge was launched in March 1975 as Austin, Morris (both had 1800, 1800 HL and 2200 HL guises) and Wolseley (2200). After 6 months, BL was nationalised and a consequence of that was removal of badge engineering. 11th September 1975 saw the last Wolseley roll off the production line. A...
by Alex SBY
Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Alex's 1975 Wolseley Wedge
Replies: 13
Views: 7952

Alex's 1975 Wolseley Wedge

I have been into the Leyland Wedge for a few years, but in 2001 I bought this particular example and restored it to the condition you see today. Do not have many pictures, but here are a few (more will follow when the weather is better). Car is a Transverse STRAIGHT 6 E series 2.2 manual. Colour is ...
by Alex SBY
Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: Aussie Mk1 Rover 827 Vitesse + Rover 75
Replies: 7
Views: 3691

None of the Granny as it is over wintering, but it is concours.

I have one of the Wedge on here. Will pop it in the your cars bit...
by Alex SBY
Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: Aussie Mk1 Rover 827 Vitesse + Rover 75
Replies: 7
Views: 3691

Having owned a 75 Connoisseur SE with the 2.5 engine up until September (the car being in the family since 2003) I can confirm that that engine was entirely a different beast to the KV6 in the 800. Never ever missed a beat in the 75 (and was on 56k when sold). Contrast that to the 3 year old 30k mil...
by Alex SBY
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: Now that's what I call a thorough description...
Replies: 11
Views: 5164

Now that's what I call a thorough description...

War and Peace Description

Probably a nice car, just a woefully poor listing and photos.

Tad optimistic on price I reckon though...
by Alex SBY
Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: Say what you like
Topic: London car dealer with some treasures
Replies: 19
Views: 9495

That looks unbelievable. What is annoying for me, is that until June I used to live in the South East - never knew of that place's existance. Is it still like that I wonder, and how long since those photos were taken? Next time I am back up that neck of the woods I will endeavour to check it out. Th...
by Alex SBY
Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: 1987 mk1 820 SE
Replies: 17
Views: 8286

Seller wrote:Cash (Sterling only)
Sort of ironic that...!

:lol:
by Alex SBY
Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Say what you like
Topic: Petrol back under a £1 per litre
Replies: 4
Views: 2538

Big engines suddenly seem more appealing again....!!

(Looks for the keys to the Jag) :D
by Alex SBY
Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: Say what you like
Topic: Thinking out loud
Replies: 42
Views: 17549

Now I have not posted a great deal on this forum primarily because, at present, I don't own an 800, although am working on that at the moment. I do however come on here most days to see what has been posted, and keep track of the car work logs which I find very interesting. In my view I think the fo...
by Alex SBY
Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 10
Views: 6197

Cheers guys! :D Like I say, currently 800-less but have owned, and had in the family just one or two 800s over the years. That list comprises: 87 Mk1 825 Sterling (Dad's new company car for a while, replaced an SD1 3.5 Vitesse) 91 Mk2 820 Si (owned by the folks 1994-6) 93 Mk2 827 Sterling (replaced ...
by Alex SBY
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 10
Views: 6197

How do you find the Granada? A mk2 2.8i Ghia X is one of the things I have to get out of my system. One day! Excuse my double post - crossed postings! The granny is one of my "other" car passions. Have owned more Mk2s than I'd care to remember. But, saying that I am 29 and have owned over 70 cars s...