been at the MG Rover auction today and could'nt help myself so i have found a new home for the Audi turbo engine.. will post some pics as soon as i get it. This is not a for sale post but if anyone's interested in the metro, let me know!

 

Had it broadcasting live off the web most of the day Martin, what lot number did you go for ?

Some seriously overpriced stuff around today

 

What you got now then Martin?

 

was there cheap cars there then.

all the work you have done to it.

 

lot 695

 

which one's the orange one the original or the new one?

 

they are both the same car!

 

oh, i thought you had a new one that was a shitter and you were test-fitting an engine into?

 

i cud be intrested with sum pics m8?

 

that car has never been orange!!!!

 

Be careful ...your starting to sound like Phil!

 

are you taking the piss ?

 

Short description
A ROVER '25 1.1' Endurance Rally Car (Designated TSW1) Colour: Red/White
Registration No. SW03 ROV

Long description
A ROVER '25 1.1' Endurance Rally Car (Designated TSW1)Registration No. SW03 ROVChassis No. SARRFPNBH4D000318Date
Registered: 19/09/2003Recorded Mileage: No Recorded MileageColour: Red/WhiteCurrently has no Engine or Gearbox fitted.Fully
Seam Welded Shell with 6-Point Bolted Steel Roll CageEstimate: Ł1500-Ł2200(VAT is NOT Payable in Addition to the Hammer
Price)

 

thats why i said "chich one is the orange one" i dunno what colour it is whej i saw it it was blue or something i think

 

spot on! but went for way over the guide price... the description does not do it justice though

 

luk lads i would like to but in here.MARTIN DO YOU HAVE ANY PICCIES CUZ I CUD MAYBE MAKE AN OFFER????

 

Looks good in the pic

 

the price is Ł3500 if that interests you pics are available.

 

sounds good.

 

i'd SOOOO love for the missus to buy it to replace her shitty kensington

 

Didn't fancy lot 700 then ! 695 looks like alaugh tho . I was after 629 but never got my act together !

 

nope but nearly went home with lots 699 and 688... sooo glad i stopped bidding

 

 

how innocent does that look

 

Whats in it then?

 

699

The 225 MPH Estate car (world record holder)



Now that would shut a few up

 

Tony!

 

Dan

LOT 699

An MG 'ZT-T 765 Bonneville' Land Speed Car

This heavily modified MG XPOWER ZT-T is the current holder of the world land speed record for an estate car. Having been constructed by So-Cal Speed Shop and code named X-15, this ZT-T reached a top speed of 225.609mph on its final run at the 55th annual Bonneville Speed Week Nationals in August 2003, driven by a Bonneville veteran, Pat Kinne.
It contains a 6.0-Litre EFi Ford SVO V8 Engine by Rousch Racing which develops circa 765bhp, has Carbon Fibre Intake Manifolds and drives through a Jerico 5-Speed Manual Gearbox. The car has a bespoke competition Fuel Delivery System with Weldan Fuel Pump. Steering is through a Flaming River Custom Rack and Pinion Steering Rack whilst stopping power is provided by Wildwood Front Discs, Currie 11" Rear Drums and Two Parachutes! The car rolls on 15" Taylor Made Wheels with 'Moon Disc' Covers which are shod with Goodyear Eagle Land Speed Tyres. Other modifications include revised Floorpan, Full SCTA/BN1 Specification Welded Steel Roll Cage, Three Flame Out Plumbed in Fire Suppression Systems and Custom Sub-
Frames with Morrison Cross-Members, Struts & A-Arms

Ideal for the school run

 

that's the one! prob cost 4 times more that what it went for though!!

 

was there any green mgf's there

 

some fairly mad stuff in that auction. didnt manage to get up there for it in the end thou

 

Nearest available was LOT 668



An MGTF '500' 2-Door Hard Top Roadster
Registration No. Unregistered
Chassis No. SARRDWBWD034240
Date of Manufacture: Not Known
Recorded Mileage: Not Recorded
Colour: Grey/Green
This car has been built and developed as a Track Car having - Seam Welded Body Shell, 6-Point Welded Steel Roll Cage, 'Cosworth' 2.0-Litre Engine with 'X-Trac' 6-Speed Sequential Gearbox, Intercooler System, AP Racing Twin Remote Servo Adjustable Braking System (incl. Pedal Box), Twin Green/Black Suede/Leather Cobra Race Seats each with TRS Full Race Harness, 2-Way Adjustable Dampers, Wider Track & Competition Suspension complete with Various Spares

 

@ Nath

Aint that the truth!

 

***Seam Welded Body Shell, 6-Point Welded Steel Roll Cage, 'Cosworth' 2.0-Litre Engine***

***It contains a 6.0-Litre EFi Ford SVO V8 Engine***

I see they knew what it took to make a rover fast

 

I didn't think it would be long before the chinese sold off all the left overs after they ripped out anything valuable and exported it.




The Chinese technology theft continues.......

 

here's the new metro replacement..









god knows why they painted the outside red! but it gets changed back to yellow next week. 330 mm brakes will be ready by next weekend and compomotives are on order too!

 

audi power for it?!

Alex

 

The bloody spec on that MGf for the thrill seeking hair dressers out there