Saved for the nation
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I bought the 91 Sterling in British Racing Green featured elsewhere on this site. It was on eBay and located in Bodmin although it hails from the Midlands.
My initial reaction to browsing these gems on eBay and AutoTrader was astonishment that such a vehicle could be had for so little. The drive home confirmed that it's a snip and is solid and rattle free. Plus everything seems to work...
I've had plenty of motors over the years, including two SD1s and a 213. I went to Cowley years ago and saw the line where these were assembled.
I've had a good look at the other AR sites and concur that Honda were badly treated, particularly after Rover's range was sorted out. As for BMW, well the less said the better.
I have a 79 Scimitar GTE auto in my garage, a 93 Toyota Estima auto on the drive and my wife pilots a 97 Discovery auto. The Sterling completes a balanced fleet. Now all we need is sympathetic insurers...
My initial reaction to browsing these gems on eBay and AutoTrader was astonishment that such a vehicle could be had for so little. The drive home confirmed that it's a snip and is solid and rattle free. Plus everything seems to work...
I've had plenty of motors over the years, including two SD1s and a 213. I went to Cowley years ago and saw the line where these were assembled.
I've had a good look at the other AR sites and concur that Honda were badly treated, particularly after Rover's range was sorted out. As for BMW, well the less said the better.
I have a 79 Scimitar GTE auto in my garage, a 93 Toyota Estima auto on the drive and my wife pilots a 97 Discovery auto. The Sterling completes a balanced fleet. Now all we need is sympathetic insurers...
Graham
1991 827 Sterling British Racing Green
1993 Toyota Estima 4WD auto
1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE auto
'The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.'
Cornelius Tacitus
1991 827 Sterling British Racing Green
1993 Toyota Estima 4WD auto
1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE auto
'The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.'
Cornelius Tacitus
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Welcome to the site Graham. You've bagged yourself a really, really nice car there. I wish I had the money/space to buy and keep it. I really do like very well kept cars.
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Thanks for the welcome.
My Estima is a 4WD (there has been a lengthy discussion on the TEOC forum about 4x4 v 4WD would you believe) and last winter coped magnificently with the snow and ice when we visited the inlaws in County Durham. As a southern softy I was not equipped to deal with the wind when we visited the old Roman fort at South Shields (I put it down to thinning blood as I'm over 30...!).
My wife has great regard for the Toyota as it has proved most reliable compared to her Discovery. We both can't understand why Toyota didn't import them as its spec (mid engine, 4WD, auto, seven seats, electric everything, traction control, ABS, fridge, column change, self-closing rear doors and so on) is unmatched in a 1993 car. But it is not a 'drivers' car' and lacks the panache of the Rover. Not to mention the leather.
On a different note, has anyone any information on the quantity of 'classics' lost by the former regimes' 'scrappage scheme'? It would be good to shame them with a list of great cars crushed for the sake of some VAT. I have heard of some that were saved but nothing that can be verified.
Also, I go to the Knebworth Classic show every August bank holiday and wondered if anyone else attends. It's very good with excellent one-make stands and an arena where a most knowledgable chap comments on cars invited to be shown, I will post some examples when I get time.
I did show my Scimitar at Brooklands when they had British Sports Car Day in the late 90s but that seems to have ceased (something to do with Mercedes take over, perhaps?).
My Estima is a 4WD (there has been a lengthy discussion on the TEOC forum about 4x4 v 4WD would you believe) and last winter coped magnificently with the snow and ice when we visited the inlaws in County Durham. As a southern softy I was not equipped to deal with the wind when we visited the old Roman fort at South Shields (I put it down to thinning blood as I'm over 30...!).
My wife has great regard for the Toyota as it has proved most reliable compared to her Discovery. We both can't understand why Toyota didn't import them as its spec (mid engine, 4WD, auto, seven seats, electric everything, traction control, ABS, fridge, column change, self-closing rear doors and so on) is unmatched in a 1993 car. But it is not a 'drivers' car' and lacks the panache of the Rover. Not to mention the leather.
On a different note, has anyone any information on the quantity of 'classics' lost by the former regimes' 'scrappage scheme'? It would be good to shame them with a list of great cars crushed for the sake of some VAT. I have heard of some that were saved but nothing that can be verified.
Also, I go to the Knebworth Classic show every August bank holiday and wondered if anyone else attends. It's very good with excellent one-make stands and an arena where a most knowledgable chap comments on cars invited to be shown, I will post some examples when I get time.
I did show my Scimitar at Brooklands when they had British Sports Car Day in the late 90s but that seems to have ceased (something to do with Mercedes take over, perhaps?).
Graham
1991 827 Sterling British Racing Green
1993 Toyota Estima 4WD auto
1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE auto
'The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.'
Cornelius Tacitus
1991 827 Sterling British Racing Green
1993 Toyota Estima 4WD auto
1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE auto
'The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.'
Cornelius Tacitus
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