Tag: rover
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MG XPower SV and SV-R: History, Specs and Buying Guide
UNUSUAL CARS MODEL GUIDE The MG XPower SV was MG Rover’s carbon-bodied, Ford V8-powered flagship, developed from the Qvale Mangusta and assembled through an Anglo-Italian production chain. The SV-R was the higher-performance derivative and is the version most often confused by later upgrades and inconsistent production claims. Quick answer: the SV used a 4.6-litre Ford…
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Mk1 Austin Metro with a big difference
“1982 Austin metro hatchback driven 41,914 miles( will increase)” – Probably because it’s such fun to drive. You can see from the eBay listing that a lot of work and serious engineering has got into this conversion. No longer your average 1.3 Austin Metro, it’s mid engined and RWD – Who needs rear passengers! Now…
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Rover SD1 Vanden Plas EFi
This is a very special example of a classic car. There are often Rover SD1s for sale on eBay, but not many of them are this rare model and of such high quality. This example is a Rover SD1 Vanden Plas EFi and its former Press Car too. LISTING EXCERPT;“Item description from the seller: Rare…
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MG ZS Express van, very good condition!
The MG Express van, introduced in 2003, is indeed a rare vehicle. According to the MG Owners’ Club, a total of 317 MG Express vans were produced between 2001 and 2005. However, other sources, such as the MG-Rover.org forums, suggest that the total number of MG Express vans built was 309. Whichever figure is correct,…