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by paul williams
Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Early 75 Publicity Pictures
Replies: 2
Views: 10495

Early 75 Publicity Pictures

A couple of advertising photos for the Rover 75, aka cyclops, these show the changes, look at the front grill and headlight surrounds. Early 75( 1950) http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq347/Rover_Sports_Register/cyclops/th_Rover_75_1950.jpg Later 75 (1951) http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq347/...
by paul williams
Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Meetings, Rallies and Events
Topic: THE VERY LAST NTPR!
Replies: 0
Views: 2720

THE VERY LAST NTPR!

THE VERY LAST NTPR! On behalf of Ian Glass , he says... "The title says it all! After thirty-two years I’ve finally decided to call it quits, and the 2009 event will be the last Porthmadog / NTPR. However, the event will be going out on a ‘high’ as on the Sunday morning we board the train to the to...
by paul williams
Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: Meetings, Rallies and Events
Topic: RSR at Stoneleigh Restoration Show 26 October
Replies: 2
Views: 3871

RSR at Stoneleigh Restoration Show 26 October

Hi, just a reminder that the RSR will have a stand at the Stoneleigh Restoration show this coming Sunday ( 26 October ) Please come and say hello if you are there. http://www.classiccarshows.org.uk/restor.html" target="_blank The following is a short clip from Spring 2007, showing a P3 and Lindsay w...
by paul williams
Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:31 am
Forum: Rovers Spotted
Topic: Kitcher Special on Ebay
Replies: 1
Views: 4181

Kitcher Special on Ebay

Apparently the last Kitcher made.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :middle:uk" target="_blank
by paul williams
Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:17 am
Forum: Rovers Spotted
Topic: JET 1 copy to be made on Channel 4
Replies: 3
Views: 6684

JET 1 copy to be made on Channel 4

Doing a quick google today found the following

http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/c ... t-one-car/" target="_blank

apparently they have made a copy of JET 1 for Jools Holland. As some of you will aready know another copy of JET 1 was done by an RSR member a few years ago.
by paul williams
Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: Club Information
Topic: Video Clip from 100yrs Rally
Replies: 2
Views: 37443

Video Clip from 100yrs Rally

The following is a short clip from the DVD that the RSR produced for the rally that was organised to celebrate 100yrs of Rover Cars.(2004) The location is Ragley Hall.



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by paul williams
Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Marauder Sales Brochure
Replies: 0
Views: 14329

Marauder Sales Brochure

Marauder Sales brochure from 1950. The Marauder was a 'sports version' of the Rover 75, with a shorther chassis and two door open top design. The Marauder Company was in fact two Rover employees. http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq347/Rover_Sports_Register/Marauder/th_Marauder_front.jpg http://i46...
by paul williams
Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: Veteran/Vintage Rovers
Topic: Two Vintage Rovers that got away
Replies: 2
Views: 5035

Re: Two Vintage Rovers that got away

I forgot to mention there is a very nice 2L weyman the same as this one in South Wales belonging to an RSR member.
by paul williams
Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: Veteran/Vintage Rovers
Topic: Two Vintage Rovers that got away
Replies: 2
Views: 5035

Re: Two Vintage Rovers that got away

Nice cars, pity we are not going to see them in the Europe!..The 1929 2L Riviera is the same chassis as the one I am restoring, the Riviera used Rexine on a weyman type frame whereas the 2L Coachbuilt of mine is metal over ash. The mechanicals are identical. Did you know that an optional extra in 19...