Saturn Simon
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Hello everyone, I'm Simon from Southsea in Portsmouth, Hampshire, 28 years of age, and I'm the owner of a 1973 Rover P6 3500S (4-speed manual), which I have had since April.
This was a cheap, impulsive, Ebay purchase, and is not in perfect condition by any means, but is very usable and drives just fine. I have just had the gearbox rebuilt by your very own 'harveyp6', who has been very helpful and provided me with much useful advice and information, as well as helping me out with the gearbox for which I am very grateful.
As well have having the gearbox rebuilt I have also had a replacement clutch fitted, I have fitted a CD stereo, and plan on some other minor cosmetic improvements such as painting the rear panel, as well as replacing any damaged or broken components.
It won't be fully restored as besides not having the money or expertise I just want to keep it tidy enough and roadworthy enough for regular use so I can enjoy the car without it being a show queen that I'm frightened to drive around or park on my busy urban street.
It's a lovely car to drive, and I'm happy with it.... Although if I knew then what I do now I would have bought an automatic.
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This was a cheap, impulsive, Ebay purchase, and is not in perfect condition by any means, but is very usable and drives just fine. I have just had the gearbox rebuilt by your very own 'harveyp6', who has been very helpful and provided me with much useful advice and information, as well as helping me out with the gearbox for which I am very grateful.
As well have having the gearbox rebuilt I have also had a replacement clutch fitted, I have fitted a CD stereo, and plan on some other minor cosmetic improvements such as painting the rear panel, as well as replacing any damaged or broken components.
It won't be fully restored as besides not having the money or expertise I just want to keep it tidy enough and roadworthy enough for regular use so I can enjoy the car without it being a show queen that I'm frightened to drive around or park on my busy urban street.
It's a lovely car to drive, and I'm happy with it.... Although if I knew then what I do now I would have bought an automatic.
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