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my 'other' Rovers

Post by rovering » Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:49 pm

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The first image is my 1971 P6B, followed by my 1980 Series 1.5 NZ assembled 2600 manual SD1, followed by my 1995 416 SL1 tourer, followed by my 1985 SD1 2600 Vanden plas 5 speed. The white SD1 in pic belongs to a mate of mine is a NZ assembled V8 Series1 [/img]
2003 Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 ltr Connoisseur
2001 Rover 75 Club SE 2.5 ltr
1995 Rover Sterling 2.7 (SOLD)
1990 Rover Vitesse 2.7 (SOLD)
1988 Rover Sterling 2.5 (SOLD)
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Post by Nuts4my827 » Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:23 am

Nice. Do the NZ Assembled cars have a better build quality and less rot than the UK assembled ones :lol: :?:
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Post by Kyle » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:47 pm

Nuts4my827 wrote:Nice. Do the NZ Assembled cars have less rot than the UK assembled ones :lol: :?:
I'd say that's a given due to the NZ climate.
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Post by PhilC » Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:18 pm

Lovely :D
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Post by Marmitemania » Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:18 pm

Nice group of cars you have there Rovering, I think the Burgundy colour really suits the SD1 8) , looks as if the white one could use some spring assiters when towing, those SD1's are heavy old beasts aren't they.
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Post by Richard Moss » Sun Jun 28, 2009 4:31 pm

Marmitemania wrote:looks as if the white one could use some spring assiters when towing, those SD1's are heavy old beasts aren't they.
Unless it has Nivomat dampers for self levelling.
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Post by schuwolf » Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:35 pm

Nice little stable of cars, loving the P6 and the Tourer
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Post by Pete K » Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:03 pm

Nice P6 - had a few of them things, four pot and V8

Like the SD1's
Had a V8 and a couple of six pots.


...Also had a diesel tourer until I blew the thing up on the motorway...

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Post by rovering » Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:43 pm

Thanks for the comments.
I think the main reason cars may last longer over here is mainly because we do not put salt on our roads.
South Island cars are generally better than north Island ones......more humidity up north!!
The P6B is for sale, I like it but it is too small for me inside. I am 6 ft and somewhat of the larger build.......not the tie and bowler hat 5 foot 5 English Doctor/Banker/Accountant type :D :D :shock: :shock:
The NZ Red SD1 is in average condition.....the paint is stuffed!! But is mechanically ok.
The SD1 VDP on the trailer is as it was bought. Is running well, just needs cosmetic fixups and a new front screen now. NO Rust!!
The white SD1 does not have self levellers anymore, and unfortunately we had the car on the trailer a bit too far forward.....If we had moved it back about 2 feet on the trailer the front car would have sat fine.
My Tourer is a good car.......has only cost me a new set of rear discs and pads in the 3 years I have owned it.
2003 Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 ltr Connoisseur
2001 Rover 75 Club SE 2.5 ltr
1995 Rover Sterling 2.7 (SOLD)
1990 Rover Vitesse 2.7 (SOLD)
1988 Rover Sterling 2.5 (SOLD)
1986 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas

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Post by SJG » Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:16 pm

A beuatiful collection of Rovers', thank you for putting them up for us to see
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Post by Mike V » Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:07 am

Nice collection. I dont know why but theres something funny about the sd1 towing the sd1.

It kinda says: 'alright buddy?, need a lift?' :lol: :lol:
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Post by Richard Moss » Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:24 pm

The Transporter wrote:Nice collection. I dont know why but theres something funny about the sd1 towing the sd1.

It kinda says: 'alright buddy?, need a lift?' :lol: :lol:
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Post by Manalishi » Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:40 pm

What does your neighbours think? :wink: Or maybe they aren't talking to you anymore. :lol:
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Post by rovering » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:10 pm

I am lucky, I have a fully enclosed rear section, plus you can only see about 1 1/2 cars in the drive. I had a new double garage with atatched workshop built, and still have the parking area where my double carport used to be.....so most are in those areas. Still have lawns to mow on the rear section though, and no, there are no cars on the rear lawn!!!! My section is about 741 m2, so is a reasonable size for a city section.
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2001 Rover 75 Club SE 2.5 ltr
1995 Rover Sterling 2.7 (SOLD)
1990 Rover Vitesse 2.7 (SOLD)
1988 Rover Sterling 2.5 (SOLD)
1986 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas

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Post by Mike V » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:27 pm

Richard Moss wrote:
The Transporter wrote:Nice collection. I dont know why but theres something funny about the sd1 towing the sd1.

It kinda says: 'alright buddy?, need a lift?' :lol: :lol:
"Two little boys" (if you know your Rolf Harris).
Ha ha yes exactly! :lol:

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