I dont want to make this video. Time to say goodbye to the 75?

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This is a video I REALLY didnt want to make. The flipping series ended when the Rover 75 arrived as I liked it so much, but the time has come for it to find a new loving home, so some final love in the shape of rust proofing and a last big clean.
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@iainmacleod4007 10 месяцев назад

I spent nearly 15 years living in the far North of Scotland. In the village was a well established Rover dealership J & G Sutherland. Edward Sutherland had inherited the business from his father and had been a BL, BMC, Austin, Morris and Wolseley dealer right through from the post war era. Back in the early 21st century he was selling loads of Rover 75’s and they were everywhere in Caithness. He bought one of the very last in 2004 in Burgandy metallic. It is now part of his legacy motor museum with a very low mileage indeed. Lovely cars that deserved better.

@mekapaedia 10 месяцев назад

I think the nice thing about weird car twitter and youtube is that people are finally appreciating the 75 in the way it always should have been, and these cars are finally being viewed more widely as things to be treasured. You wouldn't happen to fancy replacing it with a slightly ratty Xsara VTS, would you?

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

yes, they've finally been noticed for how good and beautiful they really are

@F4Insight-uq6nt 10 месяцев назад

@@furiousdriving Never mind there, there, They were never Great cars anyway, It's only a Rover, Time to move on... Something about fish in the sea? Some shxt like that anyway.. You get my point, It's not a Classic and it was never going to be.. I'm 53 and I've never even driven a Rover.. Well Except for my mum's (It's a MINI METRO!! THEY JUSY CHANGED THE NAME LYN!!) 😁 & I don't feel I have missed out on anything worthwhile. When I see a Car like this one I think of middle management types and sad suburban lives. The kind of people that could perhaps afford a (Lower end) BMW or MERC but it would have to be a year or 2 older with a few more miles etc.. & er, well y'know, What would the neighbours think? That's my thoughts anyway.. Make of them what you will. 🤔

@68gt66 9 месяцев назад

@F4Insight-uq6nt That's a judgment based on zero experience of ever having driven one, or even owned one, and quite frankly you're very dismisive of something you have absolutely no knowledge of. There were many great driving Rovers on the road. Sure, your entitled to your opinion but it only comes across as very pompus due to having never experienced a 75. You do know furiousdriving owns 2 Rovers? lol.

@Retroelectronic 9 месяцев назад

@@68gt66 More than 2 rovers lol.

@michaelstamper5604 10 месяцев назад

I feel for you, Matt. I've hankered after a 75 for years. In fact, if I had the money, I'd offer to buy yours. Unfortunately, thanks to changing circumstances, I'm going to have to seriously consider selling my Saab 9-3 and changing to something much smaller and cheap to run. As you so correctly said, sad times.

@BartMGRX 10 месяцев назад

I get your reasoning behind selling the 75, but for me it would be one of the last of the whole collection to let go as they are such good cars and appreciating nicely at the moment. My vote would be to sell the Volvo, W123 or Punto (or all of them). Remember that selling more cars gives space and money to buy something else and isn't that really what all car guys want, to go car hunting😊

@kerryhughesgillard9906 10 месяцев назад

My parents had a Connoisseur se in white gold when I was a kid 1.8 turbo manual with the cream leather interior, absolutely lovely car, we were living in the west Midlands at the time just a few miles away from Longbridge, i remember when rover went bust a number of my friends fathers lost their jobs in was a devastating blow to the area. Rover was a victim of bad management and undeserved bad press, the motoring press in particular top gear used rover as its punching bag always the butt of the joke but in actual fact the cars were far from the beginning as bad as the press would have you believe the 75 was a real treat to be in and far more of an occasion than the equivalent ford mondeo or the likes.

@conorl8340 10 месяцев назад

I have to say Matt, that is probably the cleanest 75 I've seen! Cleaner than my uncles v6 but don't mention anything haha. Your more than welcome to have a blast in my Tomcat if you start to miss the K series turbo thrill

@GentilsGarage 10 месяцев назад

That car looks fantastic now with all the work you’ve done to it. Totally understand the reasons why you’re selling it and makes perfect sense. I’ve very keen to try that new BDX underbody protection on the E12.

@user-cn6re9jr1t 10 месяцев назад

Maybe time for the rusty w123 Benz to find a new home and even the p6 V8 if it does not run right. The fleet needs to be rationalised in times of austerity

@edwardtrickett6064 10 месяцев назад

A fantastic car, that has your time, love and attention on it OK, there are few very minor blemishes to an otherwise pristine car, with great history and care over its life, if I had the money, I would snap your hand off, but alas I do not I hope its new owner gives it the future it deserves Thank you for sharing what is a piece of British motoring history, with Rover being the last volume car manufacturer prior to the collapse of the company in April of 2005 It is very evident just how much you adore this car and for reason, the fact this car is still going and in such remarkable condition, is testament to the build quality the vehicles had It is shameful how such a company, with such pedigree saw itself out with an Indian knock off that marred the brand prior to its demise, sad times Even more reason why these remaining cars need to be saved for future eyes to witness when Britain made great cars from British brands Keep up your EXCELLENT work, I enjoy your videos

@TheClanDFA 10 месяцев назад

such a shame as Crown Vic is rot box id get rid of that but if you like it i guess it makes sense to move the rover on

@roygardiner2229 10 месяцев назад

You did a great job cleaning it today. I hope you have a good buyer, someone who will treasure it.

@beaubeetajones1035 10 месяцев назад

Matt don’t sell! Its rare to find a gem like your 75, keep it! If you need more space for show merch, get a small trailer. Sell one of your other cars. But not the 145! Lol! Love your channel my friend.

@tonys1636 10 месяцев назад

From the scum on that coffee/tea mug you live in a hard water area, a filter jug would be an idea, better still an inline one above the house stop cock would allow the cars to be washed with soft water saving on detergents/products as less of a concentrate needed. Less boiler or hot water system furring up as well.

@Curiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

Maybe you could introduce a big brother style vote to determine which of the cars to move on?

@lukemallory7832 10 месяцев назад

That Ceramic Glaze stuff seems pretty handy. I would order stuff but since Brexit, getting anything from the UK to here in Ireland has become a total nightmare. Generally takes 2+ weeks with a lot of 'will it or won't it come' breath holding and angry phone calls with the postal service. But you lads in the UK, support Mr. Matt and order some of that. I'll have a look into the price actually.

@roxieloot 10 месяцев назад

Stressed me out, putting finger prints on wood dash at end of video after cleaning. Every time you touched it, just wanted to shout out WHAT YOU DOING!!! 22:56

@danielrussell446 10 месяцев назад

Well done Matt on a great video as ever and much as I will lament the sale of the 75 as one of my favourites I understand your reasons why and look forward to what comes next - but please don’t sell the punto 200vi and the 400 tomcat and tourer!!

@ants9230 9 месяцев назад

The 75 was the car that should have saved Rover, but I think they were simply too far gone by then. As a former Austin, Morris and Rover owner, I miss them.

@a11csc 10 месяцев назад

4me the crown vic would be on the hitlist the way emissions are going

@histriamagna1014 10 месяцев назад

I'll take this interior rather than any modern plastic full touch screen monstruosity they sell us today.

@LivetoDriveUK 10 месяцев назад

That is a difficult decision Matt but understand your need to keep cars coming to the channel. Hope it goes to someone that will appreciate what it is. Interestingly, your video has reaffirmed my decision to keep mine. ATB.

@paulloudbbk 10 месяцев назад

The problem with mint cars is you can't use them like a normal car. There's nothing much to sort. You either keep it long enough to gain problems or sell them. Probably would be an ideal keeper if it was a spare or second car. I always like my cars slightly rough enough that I'm not scared to use

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

Exactly, you dont want to add miles or risk car park dings and with little use things stop working

@Simon-ui6db 10 месяцев назад

If only this had come up 2 weeks ago when I had to get another car after the timing belt snapped on my vectra c and destroyed the engine (really annoyed as the cambelt had been done just over a year ago but the garage that did it closed down so no warranty) and had to get another car pronto. I'd of snapped it up. Hope the new owner cherishes the beauty.

@Dino_Dad. 10 месяцев назад

Hey matt, i think in 5 years time you'll truly regret selling the 75. As they slowly get scrapped the good ones will remain, including yours. The w123 as good as you love it, its too far gone and should go, just my opinion of course,

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

I will miss it, but the W123 is not as bad as you imagine and is tax free

@michaeltutty1540 9 месяцев назад

A sad day indeed, but at least it will live on. I am going to have to say goodbye to Arthur, my 1990 Volvo 240DL estate. I took it in to get some welding done, and it is too far gone to make sense doing it. It would take a full on restoration to make it safe. The odd thing is that Ma took delivery of him 3 days before her 60th birthday. I got the news about Arthur 4 days after Ma died. Still, parts of Arthur will live on in other 240s. A real shame because at just shy of 400,000 miles, the old boy still runs with the best of them.

@patrickhostler5939 10 месяцев назад

I’ve always had a soft spot for these, and as lots of folks have said, it deserved to do better… but it’s launch, and subsequent sales were essentially ‘assasinated’ by the then CEO of BMW😢

@peterriggall8409 10 месяцев назад

It is a great example of the breed. I love the colour and I prefer the material seats. I guess we’ll get over it……. That’s the trouble of getting emotionally involved. If I were ‘flipping’ cars they would have to be boring Toyota Corollas where there is no emotional attachment. 😄

@Bucharestguidedtours 10 месяцев назад

Its a nice car, definitely one for an enthusiast, best wishes with the sale. How's the big P6 doing, one of our favourites on the fleet.

@ProfessorBernardFuck 10 месяцев назад

I feel your pain. My rover 75 was the last car I truly loved, sadly became the victim of the dreaded head gasket mayonnaise disaster. Got a mk3 mondeo afterwards that was on paper a much better car, but I never got out of it and just admired its aesthetics like I used to with the 75

@darthvirago 10 месяцев назад

It must be good stuff, I've never seen a rusty sheep

@grayfool 10 месяцев назад

Somebody will love the Rover, I'm sure. Just think of the fun you will have with the next car. An thank you for buying me all these great cars. I do appreciate it. Especially since moving out to more tropical environs, I don't get the choice I used to in the UK. You are a very generous man Mr Furious.

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

Im focusing on the next instalment, looking forward to whats waiting, but will miss this one alot

@mdwroblewski 10 месяцев назад

It's a great shame Matt that you have to sell this beauty. I was fancy an early Rover 75 for over 15 years. I know that my wife would probably kill me if I was to buy this car, but I'm seriously tempted.

@jlr1569 10 месяцев назад

Sorry for your loss Matt, but I think it is a very good decision for you and your family. Better for the fleet as a whole. The new buyer will get a great 75!

@paddycoleman1472 10 месяцев назад

No!!!! Keep the Rover 75 as they are becoming a true classic. Your 75 is a wonderful example and I fear you will regret letting it go.

@kins749 10 месяцев назад

I'm a Rover fan, having had 100s, 200s, a 400 and an 800, sorry but the 75 just doesn't work for me, it doesn't feel like a Rover.

@giulianomarco 10 месяцев назад

Someone bring that man four fried chickens and a coke! 😋👍

@Batesandrw 10 месяцев назад

I remember driving a cream coloured one as a bridesmaid’s car for a wedding. Had the BMW diesel engine. Great video again. Love your enthusiasm. Andrew

@Peterpss 10 месяцев назад

Your videos leave me wanting cars I've never considered before, but I have no room for anything more than my Twizy and TT.

@Oldspeed86 10 месяцев назад

Matt 😂 the suit doesn’t SUIT you 😆 oh that’s more like it…the wrenching cloths 👍 sad to see the 75 gooooo but sometimes it happens. Hopefully, it’ll get an owner who’ll love it to death. GLAD the Crown 👑 Vic is there 4ever! 🏁🛞💨

@jameswalker7874 10 месяцев назад

Get rid of the W123 and keep this.

@skodakatie7341 10 месяцев назад

It’s a pity this beautiful car is leaving the fleet, I wouldn’t say I’m a Rover enthusiast, but I do like this one, it really does look very prestige. Good luck with the sale Matt, I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I will miss this car!.

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

It is a beautiful car and a fabulous example, a great emerging classic too, but with nothing left to do to it, its time to find a new home

@graememcdonald6882 10 месяцев назад

Excellent video! I'm getting organised to do my crv and this video was perfect timing!!

@kevthedynamo 10 месяцев назад

I would have got rid of the Crown Victoria personally but it's your choice!

@doctorsocrates4413 10 месяцев назад

The interior in that car is simply beautiful..sorry you are letting her go.

@stevieboyNI 10 месяцев назад

A sad day indeed, a future classic of that there is no doubt. But you cant keep them all Matt. You absolutely deserve top dollar for this, hopefully a nice few grand for the other projects :-)

@mb280sl7 10 месяцев назад

Matt I would keep the Rover 75 and sell the Volvo or Land Rover. The 75 is so nice!!🚗🚗

@trippy_boxer_dog2170 10 месяцев назад

i could hear the sadness in your voice, this is truely one special car, i really hope it finds a owner who will continue to love this car.

@robertharris7027 10 месяцев назад

Does it really make any sense to spray wax in unseen parts of the car (which are very likely rusted)? On a new (or a good and endoscopic inspected) car I would do it with a Mike Sanders treatment, but your method seems not very useful for me. On the other hand - any waxing may be better than none.

@notroll1279 10 месяцев назад

Love the "Need for Tweed" sticker!

@highbury1972 10 месяцев назад

Hey Matt! Thanks for posting this video, the content was ace ! I was hoping you would keep The 75 and move along The Yankie Crown Vic….. looking forward to the next video.

@Curiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

Agree, the Crown Victoria is the odd one out, and doesn’t make for good content (there are only so many welding videos that you can watch).

@sarahmerritt7607 10 месяцев назад

What a Gorgeous car Matt, hopefully a real enthusiast buys it & keeps it as good as you have, Well done👍

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

I hope so too!

@Ro32da72 10 месяцев назад

Unfortunately, I think a 75 in this condition and mileage will sell quickly. You do look genuinely sad to be selling up. I've just bought a Club SE diesel, so I'm just at the start of my '75 learning curve' 🙂 and you're right about the interior being a nice place to sit. Some underneath rust protection is in my future. (oh and my garage door is also broken!)

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

I really am sorry to let it go, more than any of the others Ive sold. Yes, get it rust proofed and check the 3 drains under the wipers

@eddiej1980 10 месяцев назад

Keep it and bin that crown vic thing behind you in the sea

@AdamLeask 10 месяцев назад

I was hoping the Rover was a keeper, such a shame. But fingers crossed you can find a good home for it.

@davidsewell3745 10 месяцев назад

If i could buy it i would in a heartbeat, love the 75, a truly underrated brit future classic

@MrGaryRoberton 10 месяцев назад

Strange times indeed, a car I bought 4 years ago, with the vehicle shortage here, and the carflation resulting, I would now estimate the value at 2,300 pounds higher than my initial cost. ( Including Maintenance) Strange? You bet your Bippie. The burning question is, what would I replace it with? Inflation has pushed general values up 35 %

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

something else broken!

@alexbirnie9105 10 месяцев назад

You will regret selling the Rover. I can only see them increasing in value in the future. Sell the volvo instead. Plus, you can't look out your window and say what a beautiful volvo 😂

@kavyman1066 10 месяцев назад

15:20 hmmm craving the forbidden Rover coffee!

@rgorham99 10 месяцев назад

I know of another similar car been for sale 9 months so far so you may own it a while yet, hopefully a Rover nut will find it and put you out of your misery

@shieldaigbencher 10 месяцев назад

How do you know it is all dry inside before you shoot that gunk in those holes? Also, aren't they the drain holes in the doors you are blocking up with gunk?

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

Its not rained in a week, hasn't been driven for a few days so no puddles and was jet washed a week before painting so unless the local tom cats have amazing aim it should be dry

@ScrotusXL 10 месяцев назад

Very solemn occasion and yet there is an actual rust dead body in the background which really should be chucked in a big 'ole 😮

@markadams3261 10 месяцев назад

Sad to see it go, but winter is around the corner and that Queen Vic seems a long way from being repaired, can we have an up date please.

@mancavehobbies6213 10 месяцев назад

You could sell a fridge to a Eskimo Matt 🤣

@CortinasAndClassics 10 месяцев назад

Matt I wish my 75 looked that good. The paint is shot and it needs the sills welding :(

@stresseddad1615 10 месяцев назад

We used to call those marks on the seats "Tony's" back in the day!

@BRED510 10 месяцев назад

Personally, I'd sell the Volvo and keep the 75. I think 75 prices will rise, whereas I think the price for a Volvo 740 is where it is. Plus the 75 is a better car to keep as a classic, and more usable, and a piece of our Motoring History.

@lukemallory7832 10 месяцев назад

Although I also like the 75 and hope to buy one, I would argue that the 740 is the more useful car given that it appears to be the most reliable car on his RU-vid fleet. I think in the long run, the 740 will cost less in maintenance cost and, well, emotional costs. Matt would be agonizing over every little scrape on the 75, whereas if a lamp-post landed on the 740 he'd probably shrug his shoulders and laugh it off - there's a lot to be said for that.

@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 10 месяцев назад

Sad to see the Rover go, its a beautifal looking car, makes me miss mine.

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

It is a stunner but its in peak condition so nows the time to hopefully a collector who will continue to love it

@allanmollison6971 10 месяцев назад

Hope it goes to a good home 👍

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

Me too, I hate to see it spoilt

@Ruija27 10 месяцев назад

At least sell it to a specialist or collection or something like that where the people know what they're doing with it! Or, leverage this nice Rover to continue the flipping of better and better cars.

@mpersad 10 месяцев назад

No explanations necessary. Your car, your choice. Onwards!

@Farney-gy1qo 10 месяцев назад

In the late 90s this was my dream Car. I drooled over the the 75 Tourer V6.

@paulie-Gualtieri. 10 месяцев назад

I sure it's going to a good home to be enjoyed and cherished for many years to come.

@pauldavies6037 10 месяцев назад

THat is a great shame the 75 leaving the fleet the USA gas guzzler should go with the old Merc

@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601 10 месяцев назад

It’s a stunning example and I can tell you love to. Someone will get a wonderful car. 👍👍

@arieplomp8906 10 месяцев назад

The 75 deserves a new home were it gets al lot of tlc !

@alancampbell1008 10 месяцев назад

Loved my 75...except for the 1.8T K series engine...

@ScrotusXL 10 месяцев назад

Oh so Lanoguard is compressed sheep gubbins?!!! 😮 but it works

@ianmead7712 10 месяцев назад

Hi Matt and it’s a shame cause I think it’s the best looking and running car you have in my option

@markfraser4745 9 месяцев назад

So sad to see the Rover is on her way, i think you knew that is was going to be a unpopular decision. Best car of your fleet in my opinion. But i am being biased 😂

@SportFury1966 9 месяцев назад

The Yank asks... Lanolin?? Little red ring about an inch from the end of the nozzle would be handy, Mr. Undercoating manufacturer.

@TheStwat 10 месяцев назад

Top Tip. Save money by filling your cars cavities with Lamb mince rather than splashing out on expensive Lanolin under body protection. This method has the added bonus of keeping the local cats entertained.

@nicolamiriano9150 9 месяцев назад

I would sell the W123 or the 200 Vi instead of this, but i understand your choice... Very lovely car, always appreciated the 75

@81adamlittle 10 месяцев назад

I wonder if the underseal manufacturers would ever consider putting a warning ring a few inches from the end of the tube to warn you when it's close to giving you a face full of spray!

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

that would be a very useful addition!

@Batesandrw 10 месяцев назад

I loved the Rover 75.

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

me too

@nekite1 10 месяцев назад

If I hadn't bought my Honda CR-Z just a few months ago, I would have really fancied this delicious Rover.

@davidrumming4734 9 месяцев назад

Slightly off topic…..how would you judge the Rover 600? Haven’t seen one in years. Seemed good back in the day.

@michaelstaley2241 10 месяцев назад

Lovely car excellent condition it’s a shame you’re selling it! I hope the new potential owner will look after it…

@anthonystevens8683 10 месяцев назад

Matt I think you should hold onto this car but I can completely understand why you have decided to move it on. I'd love this car but I don't have anywhere to keep it. Who ever gets this one should be very happy. I hope it pops up in the future at shows so we get to see it again. You have been good to highlight the niggles (every car has some) and I applaud that. Many thanks for sharing.

@lukemallory7832 10 месяцев назад

Sad day but totally understandable. I believe the 740 is the most reliable car on your RU-vid fleet and selling that would be like selling your favourite screwdriver..! I could see you bursting into tears if a crisp packet landed the wrong way on the 75. You're too close! It's like Eva Green. Sure we'd all love to date her, but the emotional and financial toll would be crippling!!

@nigelh4617 10 месяцев назад

It's Mr Furious Matt Blues ;-)

@grahamclark4518 10 месяцев назад

Its such a shame its potentially going, its a difficult one I tend to keep mine until the proper die.. Honestly I've only ever sold 1 car, if the 75 was auto I'd have it

@studley73 9 месяцев назад

Great video that i feel your pain i have a lovely modern classic i will be selling soon, a lovely 3.0 v6 jaguar x type with only 32 k miles on it and 1 family owned from new, fancy it 😀o

@furiousdriving 9 месяцев назад

does sound nice, very similar to this! How are the sills?

@studley73 9 месяцев назад

@furiousdriving rock solid and this car has a interesting history too

@paulcrosthwaite2035 10 месяцев назад

Strange question, how do you deal with insurance for all of your cars? Do you have separate policies and no claims discounts for each?

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

fleet policy

@jasoncornell1579 10 месяцев назад

The 200vi looks innocent but is like "this one time at band camp"

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

always the quiet ones...

@skyll4141 10 месяцев назад

oh no not the rover 75. I would take it on but sadly you're not interested in my rav4.

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

I already have a replacement lined up sadly

@arturseversons3444 10 месяцев назад

Yes, and all the other rovers too! 😃

@furiousdriving 10 месяцев назад

No, everyone should have at least 3 Rovers

@05jenjo 10 месяцев назад

I do hope the snag in the drivers chair is cigarette the alternative is a piercing. Lovely car drove to butlins with the family in one of these ( along time ago borrowed from parents ) happy memories for my children.

@05jenjo 10 месяцев назад

The butlins stay car was wonderful