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Jan 11, 2006 15:21:00 GMT
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Nice Rover - had 2 P6s and 4 P6b's in the past (Best ever Rover). Favourite was a Mk1 V8 in White, had it for 13 years and sometimes wish I'd never sold it. I had Compomotive wheels on it - and Koni shocks and uprated springs. Only sold it to make way for motorbikes. I don't think there is a part I hadn't removed and replaced, but got rather fed up when new wings started rusting, despite being properly rustproofed etc - rust must have been in the metal.
Nice to see one featured.
Pete
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Jan 11, 2006 15:42:39 GMT
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Luvverly motor. What are they like to drive? Always fancied one myself!  |
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Jan 11, 2006 15:50:47 GMT
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jensen wheels also fit pc crestas, just thought youd like to know ;D
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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Jan 11, 2006 15:59:12 GMT
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They drive like a 'modern' car, with only wind and road noise (typical of 60's) to perhaps complain about, but have good performance and roadholding. They can be quite rust prone, and this can be hidden by the numerous bolt on panels (even roof unbolts), so if contemplating one, take someone who knows with you. Mechanics are quite robust, but suspension front and back is unique to this model, and whilst it works well can be complicated to maintain. I've never found replacing rear brake pads a problem (inboard discs) but some have.
I would recommend the V8 over the 4 cylinder models are they are far easier to work on (trust me), and engine spares are easy to get. Buy the best you can, as I've welded them from front to back, and a good 'base unit' outweighs everything else.
If I can give more specific advice, please ask.
Cheers
Pete
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Smiler
Posted a lot
I no longer own anything FWD! Or with less than 6 cylinders, or 2.5ltrs! :)
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Jan 13, 2006 23:36:14 GMT
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I hate these cars! Everytime I look at one I start day dreaming of having one as a daily driver to waft around in. Then start trying to convince myself that they are a sensible buy and that I'd better get one quick before the prices go up and it all ends in tears! curse word, I wonder if there are any on ebay near me? |
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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Jan 14, 2006 21:28:55 GMT
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Superb motor, welcome to the site A P6 was always on my 'wanted' list, since driving a 3500 auto at the garage I worked at years ago. I did look at a couple, one was a 2000 series 1 that an old boy of about 90 was selling... totally original, but totally rotten  (that's the Rover, BTW, not the old boy... ;D) |
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... the only injury I sustained was a bumped head when I let the seatbelt of without realizing the car was upside down  and that's not really the car's fault. |
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Jan 19, 2006 11:01:41 GMT
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Hi LewisK78
plasticorange is exactly right in his appraisal of driving one of these, just like a modern car but with more wind noise, and unless you are used to driving a 2CV the body roll can be a bit disconcerting at first! The seats are fantastically comfy, I actually rate them as the second most comfy seats I have ever sat in in a car (first being any Saab which just seem to fit me perfectly) Road holding and handling are on a par with all modern stuff, with the big alloys and modern rubber (Michelin Extremos) I never once found the limit of grip and had to abuse the car horribly to get the back end to step out!
Cheers
AL
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Jan 20, 2006 11:38:48 GMT
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I had a p5b and that was awesome. My mate had a P6 2000 which was sweet, but I thought lacked grunt.
5x5" PCD is also shared by full size Buick, Oldsmobile and some Chevrolet full size models (depends on year), Chevrolet station wagons with the heavy duty package, (Chrysler) Imperial D body series, Rover P5, P6, SD1, I *think* Austin Landcrab, Austin 3 litre, possibly? , Austin Westminster/Wolesely 6.110 and the Vanden Plas RWD vehicles with the Farina body, all RWD Cadillacs (with the possible exception of the current generation and the Catera or whatever it was called), Lincoln Continental and Towncar on the full size platform, Jeep Grand Cherokee later models, Chevrolet some vans, pickups, Ford pickups (not all!), Ford LTD, Galaxie (not all models), Mercury Marquis (not Grand Marquis?), Marauder, Monterey, Montclair.
I thought the Interceptor and PC Cresta/Viscout were 4.75"?
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jan 20, 2006 13:44:23 GMT
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...I don't know what it is but I have a fascination with wheel interchangeability... Al Me too, and I've run Skodas on VW Centrelines before...my current favourite anomaly is my Toyota on Lotus wheels! I recently had a hand in the fitment of TR6 wheels to a Datsun. The holy grail of wheel swapping? I've always wanted to test the Mercedes Sprinter/Porsche theory (5x130mm) and the Ferrari/Volvo swap! (5x108mm). Welcome to the board...ps. Rover/Jeep...genius! ;D |
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Jan 20, 2006 16:13:35 GMT
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cool rides, looking forward to seeing the pics of the beetle too!
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(that's the Rover, BTW, not the old boy... ;D)
and that's not really the car's fault.
