What The Rover 75 Was Supposed To Be!

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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • My friend Johnny is quite an indecisive chap, and he can not make his mind up about keeping this car. I decided to help but made things worse.
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Komentáře • 84

  • @roverenderalligator9104
    @roverenderalligator9104 Před 7 dny +1

    I bought my 2002 1.8 Connoisseur in 2015 on 91,000 miles & next month we'll clock 200,000. Copperleaf with Sandstone, l put in an Aubergine interior but not the seats or carpet so basically all the black parts including the dashtop plus heater enclosure panels, rear bolsters & now l have rear headrests in Aubergine cloth which l like a lot. I also added the electric sunblind. An early Longbridge car, I replaced the PPD deletions including the badged front headrests but always had the early carpet so assume they were still using the original factory stock up. I had the suspension refurbished last year, new factory springs, Monroe shocks, new rear bottom arms, strut tops, drop links, rear bearings....etc. No rust as yet & l've never had a squeak or rattle from the interior. Outside l once had worn front drop links which did rattle but they were pretty easy to replace.
    One of Britain's fine cars, as said Rover's company motto in the first half of the last century.

  • @SmashingPistons
    @SmashingPistons Před měsícem +4

    Jonny makes me laugh. "It's a unicorn!" 😂

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. Před měsícem +6

    I agree that the early 75s, particularly in Connoisseur SE spec, were the principal of 75s. They looked and felt fantastic with so much class and genuine luxury. Those late facelift cars were dreadful, with that cheap and odd looking front ends and all cost cutting on the inside.

    • @ProjectNigel
      @ProjectNigel  Před měsícem +1

      Cost cutting was possibly the biggest nail in Rover's coffin.

    • @matthewgodwin3050
      @matthewgodwin3050 Před 27 dny +1

      My father had a 2003 'project drive' 75 Connoisseur, and although it had lost some of the niceties of the early cars, it was still leagues ahead of the later 'ugly bumper' facelift cars. I always resented the cost cutting. It took away from what was a beautifully designed car.

  • @willboi4780
    @willboi4780 Před měsícem +6

    The only thing missing from the 75 was a Straw Hat and a Box of Tissues

    • @ProjectNigel
      @ProjectNigel  Před měsícem +4

      Maybe a bowler hat, as it was an executive car.

    • @rovercoupe7104
      @rovercoupe7104 Před měsícem

      @@willboi4780 People have boxes of tissues in their cars. It’s not limited to any brand.

    • @willboi4780
      @willboi4780 Před měsícem

      @@rovercoupe7104 tissue boxes , were made for All Rovers pal 😆😆

    • @rovercoupe7104
      @rovercoupe7104 Před 29 dny

      @@willboi4780 I don’t know what you mean. I’ve had several Rovers and none of them came with tissue boxes. M

  • @stepheng8779
    @stepheng8779 Před měsícem +3

    Ooo that's lovely ❤ Nice to see Jonny on here again 👍

  • @matthewgodwin3050
    @matthewgodwin3050 Před 27 dny +1

    I almost wish I hadn't seen this. I don't really need it, I haven't got space for it, and I certainly can't afford it. But I've always wanted a Cowley car in this colour & spec, and it's perfect. Damn, damn, damn, damn, damn.

  • @adebrade172
    @adebrade172 Před měsícem +1

    Im green 💚 with envy, that fire extinguisher would come in handy for putting my farts out 🔥 😂

  • @PeterP84
    @PeterP84 Před měsícem +3

    Alway nice to see Johnny👍 And the 75 is not bad either

  • @lipsee100
    @lipsee100 Před 29 dny +1

    I have a BRG tourer,,I really wish I had those green seats,,mine are Sandstone ,its ok but those green ones would be nicer....

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 Před měsícem +3

    Nice car good video Paul 👍👍👍👍👍👏

  • @ex-PARROT
    @ex-PARROT Před měsícem +4

    DD here. Now then ... wait a minute, its a car for sale not by Allegroman! 😦 Surely that's not natural!
    I dio like the way the 75 creeps in behind while you are introducing it. A great ending too!😃

  • @123jrh1
    @123jrh1 Před měsícem +4

    never had a 75 yet , in my head mercedes loved it so made their own and called it maybach

  • @peterbrownless
    @peterbrownless Před měsícem +3

    One of the proper ones built when BMW owned it; sadly the cheapskating started before production recommenced at Longbridge. And they became worse and worse over time.
    The original design and spec was sabotaged by the BMW board though; they did not want it pinching 3 series sales so RWD never made it past an early few prototypes (if we exclude those Ford Mustang engined cars that appeared whilst the coffin lid was only partially nailed down.

  • @ScreamingLordStokes
    @ScreamingLordStokes Před měsícem +3

    Very nice! Same year, same colour, same sun blind as mine (except mine's a manual box). The original itemised receipt from my car shows that pearlecsent Arden Green was an extra cost option.
    You definitely should have that as your own car Mustard, you know you want it! 😊

  • @rafaelaguasanta1581
    @rafaelaguasanta1581 Před měsícem +4

    Desde República Dominicana tengo uno 45

  • @SmashingPistons
    @SmashingPistons Před měsícem +3

    11:27 Best ending ever!

  • @Karl_Burton
    @Karl_Burton Před 29 dny +1

    Can't have too many 75 videos

  • @peterbuer2510
    @peterbuer2510 Před měsícem +1

    I saw the Rover 75 around when they came out and kinda promised myself one eventually..
    But a mortgage and kids got in the way..
    I bought myself a burgundy 2001 diesel around 5 years ago for £900..
    Drove it daily for 18 months with no problems until something went badly wrong with the front suspension and I sold it for £200..
    I loved the car and it got many comments..
    Just something I needed to do!..😊

  • @williamsrussell1
    @williamsrussell1 Před 28 dny +1

    i want one of those rovers , just got to sell my mondeo mk3 st tdci lol

  • @StevensPaul
    @StevensPaul Před měsícem +2

    Two Scoops Johnny 🍦🍦! Eariy 75..... Wouldn't that make it a "74-2/3'rds?" I have a few cars with Green Interiors. Green is good 🟩🟢💚.

  • @rovercoupe7104
    @rovercoupe7104 Před měsícem

    Lovely. M

  • @split_pin
    @split_pin Před 16 dny

    FIVE button centre console 😍

  • @zubzero4493
    @zubzero4493 Před měsícem +3

    Good video

  • @MikeJones-mz5ig
    @MikeJones-mz5ig Před měsícem +3

    Almost the pinnacle , although I'd say an early Longbridge like mine is better. But I would say that. It has everything here except the embossed headrest and harmon. . Did have to add the torch and first aid kit. And drivers cup. On this car it looks like the traction actuator has failed. For some reason the bmw ones don't fail. Easy fix.

    • @ProjectNigel
      @ProjectNigel  Před měsícem

      My perfect 75 would be a very early estate, and of course, they weren't built in Cowley

    • @MikeJones-mz5ig
      @MikeJones-mz5ig Před měsícem +1

      @@ProjectNigel yes there is a handsome BRG estate near me. Cream interior.
      Btw this might be an Aussie thing. We have found accelerator cables stretching over time . Makes you think performance is down . Worth checking. (Kv6)

  • @Patricki8bs
    @Patricki8bs Před měsícem +2

    It's a nice car . there's a lot worse. Thanks 🔧🍄🍺🌳🐞 that's coming from a Audi fan.😮😮

  • @ukmud6218
    @ukmud6218 Před měsícem +2

    Thought a car was just rolling on past un manned in the intro

  • @dreammaker730
    @dreammaker730 Před měsícem +3

    I've never seen one of those rear window things, Paul , what is it ?.
    Lovely interior right up my street.
    Ah reading the comments its a sun blind , i see.

  • @AndyK.1
    @AndyK.1 Před měsícem +2

    It’s should have been the LWB. Mathewsons have a black one for auction.

  • @stevenmanning6884
    @stevenmanning6884 Před měsícem +3

    Does the suspension hold up.on the ea5ly 75s?

    • @ProjectNigel
      @ProjectNigel  Před měsícem +2

      Probably not any better than the newer stuff, although the really late models probably weren't even painted.

  • @rafaelaguasanta1581
    @rafaelaguasanta1581 Před měsícem +2

    Quiero varias piesa de Rover 45

  • @johnny2scoobs197
    @johnny2scoobs197 Před měsícem +3

    Am I really that confused? I’m not really sure. Maybe. Hmmmm. 🤔

    • @ProjectNigel
      @ProjectNigel  Před měsícem +1

      Simple question: Would you prefer £10k in 10p pieces, or £11k in 20p pieces in 19 months?

    • @johnny2scoobs197
      @johnny2scoobs197 Před měsícem +1

      @@ProjectNigel Yes. But only on Tuesdays.

    • @ProjectNigel
      @ProjectNigel  Před měsícem +1

      It's Friday. You have to answer by 9 in the morning.

    • @johnny2scoobs197
      @johnny2scoobs197 Před měsícem +3

      @@ProjectNigelcan I have 9.5 k in cheese please?

    • @ex-PARROT
      @ex-PARROT Před měsícem

      .... no were all out. Do you like pork pies?

  • @Mike_5
    @Mike_5 Před měsícem +2

    Liz Truss seems the ideal driver and owner of these beasts

    • @ProjectNigel
      @ProjectNigel  Před měsícem +2

      Yeah, she would suit one.

    • @Mike_5
      @Mike_5 Před měsícem +3

      @@ProjectNigel For sure Buddy but maybe check her payment has gone through now before handing her the keys 🙃

    • @timbutton4990
      @timbutton4990 Před měsícem +1

      @@Mike_5 Never truss a lettuce.

  • @Tagomago12
    @Tagomago12 Před měsícem +2

    Your passion for Rover's is commendable, from time to time they built a nice car. You drive an Audi I drive a vw because we want to get where we're going.

    • @ProjectNigel
      @ProjectNigel  Před měsícem +4

      I do have an Audi, but honestly, if I wanted to drive to Wick, then Land's End and back, I would my trusty Rover 42.

    • @johnny2scoobs197
      @johnny2scoobs197 Před měsícem +3

      I would actually trust my 75 more than my Audi to do a long journey too - hence the trip to Aberystwyth

    • @rovercoupe7104
      @rovercoupe7104 Před měsícem +4

      The number of broken-down German cars I’ve driven past in my Rover. M

    • @dolomite_73
      @dolomite_73 Před měsícem +4

      I've been daily driving my 75 for over year and I'd trust it to go anywhere. Did a 500+ mile weekend tour round the South West last year no problem.
      The Audi A3 I owned about 15 years ago was another story though. One of the most unreliable cars I've ever owned.
      That said, it's all to with the life they've previously lived in my opinion. The Audi had been neglected and was sold by a dishonest seller. The 75 has only had 2 previous owners in its 23 years and they looked after it.

    • @MikeJones-mz5ig
      @MikeJones-mz5ig Před měsícem +2

      Someone will have to explain the difference between audi and VW to me. It's all VAG.

  • @Jonnymorocco95
    @Jonnymorocco95 Před měsícem +1

    I should imagine the only 75 people want is allegromans

  • @Jonnymorocco95
    @Jonnymorocco95 Před měsícem +1

    Do a live stream

  • @Jonnymorocco95
    @Jonnymorocco95 Před měsícem +1

    I don't think many people want the 75 it's just an unreliable bus

    • @ryanwilliams6526
      @ryanwilliams6526 Před měsícem +1

      Probably a bit unfair.
      The 75 is also one of the best loved Rovers.
      They have their issues, but nothing any worse than other manufacturers of the time.

    • @PROPHETS-BAIN
      @PROPHETS-BAIN Před měsícem

      2.0 L diesel is solid.