Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

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Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

Post by hotfuzz87 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:22 pm

So today's the day that once again I headed off to Epsom to collect my new purchase. After a surprisingly quick train journey. I met with the original owner and his son. After a little chat and signing over the paperwork, I presented the original owner with a pristine copy of the 800 launch brochure, I thought it would be a nice little token and momento as the car had been a part of his life since it was new, he was over the moon with it. Then, out to the little garage that had been home to the car since new. We took a few more pics before we said goodbye and then I set off.

Mr Gordon saying farewell to his old girl...

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Straight away I felt right at home in my new purchase, it was so nice sinking into those beige velvet seats once more. After a brief drive through town I was heading towards the M25. What a pleasant surprise the little single point injection lump is! ok it's not got the same kind of poke as a 6 cylinder but it's a smooth and nippy little unit. We made it up to the dizzy heights of 70 (probably the fastest it's been for years!) where it happily cruised all the way home, you really can't beat these early 800's for their blend of sheer comfort and ease of use, they're just great. As with my previous Mk1 it decided to spit it's indicator lens off but luckily I managed to stop and retrieve it this time.

On the way back I thought I'd treat it to a bit of a wash as it was covered in dust. It appears to be water tight which is good lol The interior is in lovely condition indeed, just needing a good clean. The headlining is slightly droopy but everything else seems to be in good order, even the original stereo works!

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gotta love the 6 dial dash..

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No dash lift here!..

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So here it is, my new purchase in all it's glory. Sorry about the rubbish pics it was starting to rain and the light was fading but I think you'll agree it's not half bad for £800! I'm hoping it'll be a nice little project that'll keep me busy. It's not everyday you find a straight honest one owner car like this. Apart from a bit of bodywork that needs sorting, a good valet and service and a correct front bumper and wheeltrims, it's got the potential to be a very tidy original little car indeed and I love the fact that it's a true poverty spec e! it really has a basic charm

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1987 Rover 820E white diamond
Previous 800's…
1998 Rover 820 Sterling fastback
1997 Rover 825 Sterling KV6 saloon BRG
1995 Rover 827i Nightfire
1991 Rover 820 Turbo 16v saloon Nightfire
1987 Rover 820 Si Shantung gold

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Re: Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

Post by hotfuzz87 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:28 pm

as a bonus, when I opened the glovebox I found a full set of books as well as two sets of brand new mudflaps! nice big stack of receipts and mot's and the original log book too

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1987 Rover 820E white diamond
Previous 800's…
1998 Rover 820 Sterling fastback
1997 Rover 825 Sterling KV6 saloon BRG
1995 Rover 827i Nightfire
1991 Rover 820 Turbo 16v saloon Nightfire
1987 Rover 820 Si Shantung gold

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Re: Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

Post by hotfuzz87 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:34 pm

hmmm *tempting* hehe

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1987 Rover 820E white diamond
Previous 800's…
1998 Rover 820 Sterling fastback
1997 Rover 825 Sterling KV6 saloon BRG
1995 Rover 827i Nightfire
1991 Rover 820 Turbo 16v saloon Nightfire
1987 Rover 820 Si Shantung gold

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Re: Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

Post by hotfuzz87 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:47 pm

bugger my Supercover has expired lol...Image
1987 Rover 820E white diamond
Previous 800's…
1998 Rover 820 Sterling fastback
1997 Rover 825 Sterling KV6 saloon BRG
1995 Rover 827i Nightfire
1991 Rover 820 Turbo 16v saloon Nightfire
1987 Rover 820 Si Shantung gold

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Re: Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

Post by hotfuzz87 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:49 pm

First registered to the London Electricity Board on the 25/08/1987, curiously it says the date of first registration was 05/03/1987. It must have sat around for a while? Image
1987 Rover 820E white diamond
Previous 800's…
1998 Rover 820 Sterling fastback
1997 Rover 825 Sterling KV6 saloon BRG
1995 Rover 827i Nightfire
1991 Rover 820 Turbo 16v saloon Nightfire
1987 Rover 820 Si Shantung gold

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Post by hotfuzz87 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:51 pm

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1987 Rover 820E white diamond
Previous 800's…
1998 Rover 820 Sterling fastback
1997 Rover 825 Sterling KV6 saloon BRG
1995 Rover 827i Nightfire
1991 Rover 820 Turbo 16v saloon Nightfire
1987 Rover 820 Si Shantung gold

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Post by cheshire 827 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 8:33 pm

Looks. A bargain. Very tidy. There's an old chap a few doors down from me has a nice fastback sitting there. Think I,lol pay him a visit when I get the coupe and suss it out

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Post by rovering » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:36 pm

Congratulations on your purchase. A nice looking car, I hope it brings you lots of fun and joy.
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Post by SJG » Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:12 am

It looks lovely
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Post by mercedade » Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:43 am

That's just wonderful stuff, and a very nice touch with the sales brochure.

I had a similar experience with my Merc 260e - I bought it from a guy who'd bought it as a retirement present to himself (although in my case I rather suspect he'd spent the last of his money on it based on the subsequent approach to repairs!) But we had a good chat on both the viewing and the purchase - I'll never forget the numberplate either because he explained he knew it was the car for him when he saw that it was 'XWM', which he said always reminded him of 'Ex Working Man'.

It was nice to be able to reassure him that I wasn't taking it away for banger racing (the car hadn't moved in 2 months so I took an enormous gamble driving it straight from Stoke to Manchester) and sent him a picture 8 months later after its next MOT.

Lovely car Ryan, well done.
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Re: Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

Post by Richard Moss » Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:30 am

It looks lovely
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Post by Austin-Rover » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:48 pm

The discrepancy between the date of first registration and when it went to the LEB are explained by the stamp in the service book, and what looks to be an Austin Rover 'in house' rear number plate (badge in bottom left corner).

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Re: Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

Post by hotfuzz87 » Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:29 pm

So, I took a day off work today to set about trying to make the interior a bit more habitable. It took me nearly 2 hours to give it a bleedin' good hoover. The carpets were absolutely filthy and everywhere surface was covered in dust

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After a lot of hoovering, scrubbing and polishing, the interior is once again and inviting place to be. It did come with a full set of rubber mats but you can't the luxury of proper carpet mats and it just so happened I had a brand new set all ready to go in. It's amazing how a set of mats can transform the look of an interior

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Sadly by the time i'd finished it was getting dark, but it looks a million times better..

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Stalks still glow too!

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1987 Rover 820E white diamond
Previous 800's…
1998 Rover 820 Sterling fastback
1997 Rover 825 Sterling KV6 saloon BRG
1995 Rover 827i Nightfire
1991 Rover 820 Turbo 16v saloon Nightfire
1987 Rover 820 Si Shantung gold

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Re: Ryan's 1987 820e (pic heavy)

Post by rovercoup » Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:49 pm

Congratulations on your purchase Ryan. I guess you will have enough time between now and POL to get her ready for the big reveal.

Nice to see and have all those original documents with the car, a rarity in itself.
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Post by hotfuzz87 » Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:56 pm

I doubt I'll have time to sort the slightly crusty arch in time but i'll certainly be bringing it along as it is. It's going to be a bit of a work in progress but something I can do gradually. It will be a lovely car. Just need to get the correct wheeltrims! I think that's the thing that's bugging me the most. Apparently a mate of mine has a set at the back of his garage somewhere. Fingers crossed!
1987 Rover 820E white diamond
Previous 800's…
1998 Rover 820 Sterling fastback
1997 Rover 825 Sterling KV6 saloon BRG
1995 Rover 827i Nightfire
1991 Rover 820 Turbo 16v saloon Nightfire
1987 Rover 820 Si Shantung gold

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