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Nov 15, 2019 20:33:25 GMT
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I really suck at not buying cars. To be fair this one isn't really my fault. All I intended to do was buy a gearbox with LSD in it for my bubble project, but when I turned up I sort of ended up buying this. Its a 1995 420 gsi tourer. I remember trying to get my Dad to buy one as a replacement for the family Montego estate, but he said it was too small. Probably right in hindsight. Still cool though. This car was a much loved car that was pretty well known. It was slightly modified with 16" Cosmos alloys (similar to BRM), lowered 60 mm, Roversport bumpers, big brake conversion and mk1 bonnet and grille. Here it is with previous owner Simon in a magazine article. Photo was taken at Pride of Longbridge.  Unfortunately a foreign taxi driver got a roundabout a bit wrong causing the car ahead of Simon to emergency stop. Being a modern SUV thing, it stopped fast, whereas the Rover didn't and ended up a bit bent. However luckily the Rover was so low it under-ran the rear of the SUV and the damage is all at a high level and confined to just the bonnet, slam panel, bonnet latch and headlights. Better news is that there was no damage to the SUV and the damage to the Rover is unrecorded. Simon was going to break it up. He removed and sold the sport bumpers, and it now wears the original suspension rather than lowered. I got to keep the cosmos alloys, mid level custom tailgate spoiler and Simon gave me a spare mk2 bonnet and front bumper and headlights. Here it is in all its glory.   Interior is excellent apart form a bit of side bolster wear. Being a GSI it has Recaro style seats with half leather.  This is the damage  Chassis rails are perfect. Just the slam panel moving back has tweaked the panels either side of the rad rearwards at the top.   Already started pulling it out by hand  Had a spare radiator already that came with the bubble. Just need to fit the rad fan and sensors.  |
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Nov 15, 2019 20:41:36 GMT
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proportionally these are fabulous , very pretty. seem to remember they used to hold their value better than other rovers of their day. you must stop spoiling us with these rover threads!....(not)
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Darkspeed
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1995 Rover 420 gsi tourerDarkspeed
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Nov 15, 2019 20:51:43 GMT
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I have always liked the 400 Tourer shape. - 420 GSI Tourer would fit the bill quite nicely as a Retro Daily driver.
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Nov 15, 2019 20:58:08 GMT
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Nov 15, 2019 21:00:49 GMT
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I have always liked the 400 Tourer shape. - 420 GSI Tourer would fit the bill quite nicely as a Retro Daily driver. I’ll have to sell it when it’s done, so if your interested... |
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Darkspeed
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1995 Rover 420 gsi tourerDarkspeed
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Nov 15, 2019 21:24:06 GMT
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I have always liked the 400 Tourer shape. - 420 GSI Tourer would fit the bill quite nicely as a Retro Daily driver. I’ll have to sell it when it’s done, so if your interested... I appreciate the heads up but for me it will have to be a case of admiring someones else's good fortune. My mission is fleet reduction - but this is bookmarked  |
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ivangt6
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Nov 15, 2019 21:47:00 GMT
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Looks good, you should keep it. I very almost bought one before I ended up with the audi in the same colour and same seats. Think it was a 1.6 though
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Last Edit: Nov 15, 2019 21:47:23 GMT by ivangt6
1979 Mini 1000
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retrolegends
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Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Nov 15, 2019 23:01:33 GMT
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I remember seeing one of these on the track at Skegness Stadium a few years back up against about 20 Mondeos in the 2 litre bangers, it was incredible how strong it was.
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a |
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Nov 15, 2019 23:58:48 GMT
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Your as bad as me 😂 I’ve just saved a Fiat Coupe 20vt
I had a rover 420gsi saloon in 1999 for 5 years I did want a 420 gsi turbo but couldn’t find one
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 I watched three series of "Mum", and every time these two showed up in their car I said "that would look amazing lowered" and every time I would get the eyes rolled at me! Keep it up, good work! |
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hogie
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Enjoyed the video you put up on this yesterday, and the others on the SD1's.
I'd forgotten about these, they are a good looking estate car.
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Nov 16, 2019 11:21:58 GMT
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Nov 16, 2019 12:15:13 GMT
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Thanks for the link. Since I did the video Simon the previous owner has now sorted me with a good mk2 bonnet with a bulge and a good front his bumper this morning! Collect in a couple weeks I hope. |
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Nov 16, 2019 12:18:29 GMT
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Looks good, you should keep it. I very almost bought one before I ended up with the audi in the same colour and same seats. Think it was a 1.6 though My problem is I want to save/keep everything. This thing is real practical and I really like it, but I’ll have to sell it unfortunately. |
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Duggy
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Nov 16, 2019 12:40:00 GMT
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I really suck at not buying cars. To be fair this one isn't really my fault. All I intended to do was buy a gearbox with LSD in it for my bubble project, but when I turned up I sort of ended up buying this. Its a 1995 420 gsi tourer. I remember trying to get my Dad to buy one as a replacement for the family Montego estate, but he said it was too small. Probably right in hindsight. Still cool though. This car was a much loved car that was pretty well known. It was slightly modified with 16" Cosmos alloys (similar to BRM), lowered 60 mm, Roversport bumpers, big brake conversion and mk1 bonnet and grille. Here it is with previous owner Simon in a magazine article. Photo was taken at Pride of Longbridge. Unfortunately a foreign taxi driver got a roundabout a bit wrong causing the car ahead of Simon to emergency stop. Being a modern SUV thing, it stopped fast, whereas the Rover didn't and ended up a bit bent. However luckily the Rover was so low it under-ran the rear of the SUV and the damage is all at a high level and confined to just the bonnet, slam panel, bonnet latch and headlights. Better news is that there was no damage to the SUV and the damage to the Rover is unrecorded. Simon was going to break it up. He removed and sold the sport bumpers, and it now wears the original suspension rather than lowered. I got to keep the cosmos alloys, mid level custom tailgate spoiler and Simon gave me a spare mk2 bonnet and front bumper and headlights. Here it is in all its glory. Interior is excellent apart form a bit of side bolster wear. Being a GSI it has Recaro style seats with half leather. This is the damage Chassis rails are perfect. Just the slam panel moving back has tweaked the panels either side of the rad rearwards at the top. Already started pulling it out by hand Had a spare radiator already that came with the bubble. Just need to fit the rad fan and sensors. That brings back memories of when I ran part of the trim and final back in the mid 90s. Cracking motor, looking forward to seeing it back in action. |
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Nov 16, 2019 14:35:44 GMT
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Thanks for the link. Since I did the video Simon the previous owner has now sorted me with a good mk2 bonnet with a bulge and a good front his bumper this morning! Collect in a couple weeks I hope. Cool mate |
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Nov 16, 2019 16:14:45 GMT
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That the one over Greenwich?
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Its not broken, its resting!
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Nov 17, 2019 10:33:09 GMT
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That the one over Greenwich? Yeah |
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Nov 17, 2019 11:28:15 GMT
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Glad you got this Jim.
I saw it floating around on FB and thought it would be a shame to break it.
Cracking motors.
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