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Oct 12, 2016 17:20:07 GMT
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Here we have an example of one of the last of the 'SD3' Rover 200 series… affectionately referred to as 'Hyacinth'. Just 35k on the clock and owned by the same original owner between 1989 and 2013. Myself and a colleague bought it earlier this year to take part in a feature for classic car magazine that involved driving down to Geneva and back, with assorted adventures along the way… all of which will be detailed in forthcoming issues of the mag, but suffice to say we made it without any issues. Car ran well and didn't drop even a mm on the dipstick.   Pre-trip planning involved getting the car a fresh MoT (expires August 11, 2017). All that was required to pass was a new wiper blade. We also changed the oil/filter, coolant and brake fluid, plus fitted a new set of front tyres with the Swiss passes in mind. It is in as good a condition as you would expect for the low mileage and cherished ownership. The odd scratch and blemish here and there, but then it is 27 years old. Engine is the 1600 S-series and it is no road burner, but peppy enough and returns 40mpg on a gentle motorway cruise. It has served us well, but the pair of us have other projects on the go that need love and attention, so it is time for this beauty to go to a new home. Will come with a set of rear brake shoes, spare fan belt and model specific Haynes manual. I can be contacted by PM on here or email at mattDOTgeorgeATpracticalclassics.co.uk  More boring pics here…     |
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Last Edit: Nov 9, 2016 19:47:57 GMT by mattTR6
1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness  |
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Oct 12, 2016 18:50:51 GMT
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*rubs thighs*
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Perhaps the initial asking price is a tad optimistic. We're very much open to offers on this, so try us… |
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1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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Oct 19, 2016 15:05:16 GMT
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That's lush and a rare sight now. We had a 213s years ago, like a little sewing machine engine but very quiet and comfortable and reliable. Good boot too. Same colour as well. Hmm, tempting.
What are the rear of the sills and rear arches like? Went pretty crusty on ours.
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Oct 19, 2016 18:50:29 GMT
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Tbh....I think that is priced spot on,tidy looking,rare enough now and what does £1400 buy these days ?
Well worth the money glwts
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Fraud owners club member
2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Oct 20, 2016 11:00:37 GMT
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That's lush and a rare sight now. We had a 213s years ago, like a little sewing machine engine but very quiet and comfortable and reliable. Good boot too. Same colour as well. Hmm, tempting. What are the rear of the sills and rear arches like? Went pretty crusty on ours. Off the top of my head, they are still pretty good. Will take some pictures tomorrow and get them up, as annoyingly I'm at work in a different car today and the Rover is at home! |
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1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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Last Edit: Oct 21, 2016 9:21:29 GMT by mattTR6
1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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Broken image links now fixed! Car still available.
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1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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Oct 31, 2016 19:37:54 GMT
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Now on eBay… please somebody off here buy it before we subject it to the inevitable messers elsewhere!
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2016 19:38:40 GMT by mattTR6
1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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Oct 31, 2016 20:30:15 GMT
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Looks lovely and sorry but we're out....wifey remembered that rear headroom is pants in these. Will make a fab retro daily for someone.
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Looks lovely and sorry but we're out....wifey remembered that rear headroom is pants in these. Will make a fab retro daily for someone. Thanks. And you're not wrong – I'm 6' 6" and the rear seat is not a nice place for me to travel any kind of distance on! |
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2016 12:51:10 GMT by mattTR6
1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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44 watchers on eBay, but no offers yet…
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1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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71 eBay watchers now, but no bites. Time for a price drop I reckon… anyone interested at £1350?
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Last Edit: Nov 9, 2016 19:46:49 GMT by mattTR6
1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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Nov 12, 2016 16:26:48 GMT
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That's really clean and solid for one of these. I had Vitesse on an F plate which had to be scrapped in 1998 having just about dissolved with sills, boot floor, rear seat pan and drivers A post all gone.
GLWTS
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Nov 15, 2016 12:27:21 GMT
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Deposit taken… provisionally SOLD |
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Last Edit: Nov 15, 2016 12:27:33 GMT by mattTR6
1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events 1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness |
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