Description
This is without question, likely to be the best example of a MK1 Cowley Built Rover 75 2. 5 V6 Connoisseur available. Originally owned by Rover Cars as a demonstration vehicle, and then purchased by its one and only long-term keeper as a retirement present for himself in 2000. I purchased the car in 2023, but due to the imminent end of my garage lease, I will soon no longer have indoor storage and am therefore reluctantly exploring options for a sale.
The car could not have wished for a better custodian, kept in a heated garage for 23 years + and to say it has been cherished would quite frankly be an understatement. The vehicle has only covered just shy of 19, 950 miles.
For the best part of 20 years, it has been tucked away in the garage, but of course the engine has been started, the car has been moved and it has been polished on a regular basis. The bodywork is exceptional, the car has never had a smart repair, has no rust to the sills, arches or indeed anywhere. The paint is all original and looks like it did in 1999, when it rolled off the production line. It really is that good. The Alloy Wheels are immaculate, the Chrome Work is immaculate, I need not go on. The Interior is just as good, the car still smells like a brand new vehicle. The leather has its lovely new creases still in tact and is unmarked. The Carpet and Dealer Supplied Overmats are in beautiful order, as is all the fixtures and fittings. The Roof Lining and A Pillar Trims are perfect, as are the Door Cards. The original Rover Cassette, Radio & CD Autochanger are supplied with the vehicle, however the period Kenwood system fitted, is outstanding and clearly a very professional installation at the time. The vehicle also comes with a new genuine OEM Rover Rear Parcel Shelf, Blind and Control Unit, if you fancied upgrading the standard Parcel Shelf currently fitted. Also supplied with the vehicle, original Dealer Walnut Effect Gift Pen & Rover Stamped Box, Rover 75 Brochures, Rover Keyrings, 2 Remote Keys and the Valet Key, Book Pack with Operating Manuals and Service Book, Rover Seatbelt Protecters, Rover Workshop CDs and more! When behind the wheel, it's like driving a new Rover 75. Everything is as it should be with no issues or annoyances whatsoever. It's as good as it gets! Supplied with a fresh 12 months MOT, having been serviced a few hundred miles ago with the all-important cam-belt change and 4 new tyres! HPI Clear. Service History
Full re-commissioning Service: 03 October 2023 @ 19, 021 miles**
Car in long-term storage between 2005 and 2023.
17 May 2002 @ 8, 016 miles
02 August 2000 @ 3, 940 miles
Pre-Del Inspection 14 October 1999 @ 0 miles
** Includes 3 x Cambelt & water pump change
MOT History
3 October 2023 @ 19, 021 miles
23 November 2017 @ 18, 940 miles
7 June 2016 @ 18, 909 miles
5 June 2015 @ 18, 851 miles
27 May 2014 @ 18, 841 miles
14 March 2013 @ 18, 761 miles
27 July 2011 @ 18, 740 miles
27 April 2010 @ 18, 625 miles
19 January 2009 @ 18, 168 miles
19 September 2007 @ 18, 102 miles
26 May 2006 @ 17, 777 miles
27 May 2005 15, 672 miles
26 May 2004 @ 13, 275 miles
09 April 2003 @ 10, 441 miles
