Hi all, another new member here. Been lurking for about six weeks on the site absorbing information. I live just outside Canberra in Australia.
I've looked at a few cars, drove 3 hours to look at a "nice" car which was "perfect condition" only to find it needed every item in the interior replaced/redone, paint chipped and scratched everywhere, and a dying auto.
I'm about to buy a P6 v8. I have first option on a deceased estate vehicle about an hour from me, but boy the execution of the will is dragging along!
It's a solid car mechanically, however the paint has faded a bit and has some primer scattered around the place, but it's an original car that hasn't been molested, and those of you that have owned a few cars would know how important that is! It's a 1974 model so has power steering and the updated front end (which I personally prefer).
The only negative to the car is the horrible brown colour, but considerng the condition of the paint, it will probably change colours at some stage, probably to Paprika.
The reason I'm buying a P6 is to get an affordable car that's fun to drive, I'm tired of trying to be sensible and run around in soulless japanese cars that don't do anything terribly well, and have absolutely no endearing qualities!
The plan is to build a mild car, but something with a bit of fun to it, so it wil get a 5 speed swap and a few little tweaks.
I also miss that lovely V8 exhaust note, and the P6 will give me that and some semblance of utility with regards to fuel economy and being a smaller, more nimble car.
I've liked the shape of the Rovers for ages, and really hadn;t paid too much attention to them until I started digging around for something affordable, and found out their attributes.
Regards, Andrew.