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1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo

Drizz Part of things Posts: 337	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo Drizz @drizz
	Jan 11, 2012 16:07:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i had an 820 Vitesse Sport Turbo as my third car 11yrs ago and hampered after a 420 GSiT ever since. I currently have a BMW 335d, but with the weather setting in i thought id lock the 335 up and have a winter hack, and i come across the 420. Its one owner, 68k and completely bog standard. Issues we found for a blown exhaust, and a faulty clutch. It works, but the biting point is on the floor, and you cant change gear with the engine running. So heres some pics.... The day of collection: Back home: And up the wokshop it went to remove the old exhaust: And fit the new one: Dean doing my clutch: Box out: No box: All in and done and driving fine. Also noted it had a new clutch cable, new brakes all round, new hoses, etc so not a bad car TBH. All MOTd now as well Debating whether to sell it as ive just acquired a donor for my Polo VR6 conversion.
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trigger Posted a lot Posts: 3,388	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo trigger @trigger
	Jan 11, 2012 16:43:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I had the joy of driving one of these about 12 years ago now, I still remember it well as it was one of the only cars that I've driven that's felt to powerful for it own good!, as soon as the turbo kicked in it would torque steer you into the nearest ditch! Mind you they are a real weapon and a proper Q car.
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SauceDoctor Part of things Posts: 281	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo SauceDoctor @ashmicro
	Jan 11, 2012 17:05:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Uber-rare example of the R8, I seem to recall they were big bucks when new. As Trig says, slightly over-engined. That is, of course, a good thing. Good find.


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woodenspatulas Part of things Retro in ways you can't imagine Posts: 448	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo woodenspatulas @woodenspatulas
	Jan 11, 2012 17:26:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	brilliant little car! i had a BRG 214sei with 105bhp and it was mighty fun. I always wanted a turbo but in an estate shell
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Drizz Part of things Posts: 337	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo Drizz @drizz
	Jan 11, 2012 18:31:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 11, 2012 17:26:17 GMT woodenspatulas said: brilliant little car! I had a BRG 214sei with 105bhp and it was mighty fun. I always wanted a turbo but in an estate shell LOL thats exactly what i wanted. A 420 GSi estate lived opposite me for years and i always said id turbo one, but cant bear to butcher this....
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RobMorris Posted a lot Posts: 1,044	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo RobMorris @robmorris
	Jan 11, 2012 22:23:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice nate - I loved my Rover coupe turbo..
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crazymonkey Posted a lot ummm....what was I doing again??? Posts: 1,981	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo crazymonkey @retrobution
	Jan 11, 2012 22:55:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I havent seen any of the old 400 saloons like this for ages let alone the gsi. still love the shape of them though.
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hammyglos Part of things Posts: 26	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo hammyglos @hammyglos
	Jan 12, 2012 12:47:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I had a white 420 Gsi Estate (non turbo) a few years ago... loved it and want another!!!


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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo marinanut @marinanut
	Jan 12, 2012 16:33:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I looked into buying a silver 420Gsi Turbo Sport with the factory bodykit about ten years ago. It went like sugar off a shovel; a real Q car as most 400's were driven by flat-cappers at 35.675mph everywhere. We scared the curse word out of an Impreza on the A143 coming back from Harleston to Beccles along the bypass. 197Bhp in a car that light was ruuuddee! ;D Insurance killed that idea, though.
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blueracer Part of things Rover 220 FTW! Posts: 135	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo blueracer @blueracer
	Jan 12, 2012 18:34:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool car mate! - has it got the T series engine?
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Drizz Part of things Posts: 337	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo Drizz @drizz
	Jan 12, 2012 18:35:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah the insurance is a killer but ive organised a trade policy so should cover all my cars and more...
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Drizz Part of things Posts: 337	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo Drizz @drizz
	Jan 12, 2012 18:36:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah its a T series
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luckygti Posted a lot I need to try harder! Posts: 4,912	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo luckygti @luckygti
	Jan 13, 2012 23:15:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice, I think the estate is one of the best lloking estates ever made. All the same, I really like the saloons and this looks like a really good one! Nice save
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Drizz Part of things Posts: 337	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo Drizz @drizz
	Jan 14, 2012 7:55:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thank you
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Neil Posted a lot Posts: 2,485	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo Neil @500tops
	Jan 14, 2012 10:11:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Don't sell, keep. That is super-sweet!


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ThePollitt Posted a lot Fix up, look... at that car on eBay! Posts: 4,696	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo ThePollitt @rfchris
	Jan 14, 2012 12:19:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Amazing bit of kit. I used to have a haggared old 420GSi in the same shape and that was fast (well, it was until I involuntarily flung it over a hump-back and removed the engine from its mounts after landing). These turbo cars can have some serious power extracted from them for notalotofcash, too. Going to keep watching this! Chris


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Drizz Part of things Posts: 337	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo Drizz @drizz
	Jan 24, 2012 22:01:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I love the noise Sounds very aggressive!
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skoda_norman Global Moderator Posts: 8,449	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo skoda_norman @skodanorman
	Jan 24, 2012 22:08:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I was previously unaware of these cars. Now I am in awe. Wow. Is that a subtle bonnet bulge I notice? Epic!


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Drizz Part of things Posts: 337	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo Drizz @drizz
	Jan 24, 2012 22:11:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah i think thats standard on all GSi's
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robg2 Part of things Posts: 815	1994 Not so Retro, but Rare Rover 420GSi Turbo robg2 @robg2
	Jan 25, 2012 17:12:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 24, 2012 22:08:18 GMT skoda_norman said: I was previously unaware of these cars. Now I am in awe. Wow. You were supposed to be unaware they existed - that was the marketing concept. Don't think it quite worked somehow, another 'Rover-up'... Even in the heavier 800 Vitesse I had, that engine provided great performance. Think you'll have a lot of fun with this!


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