Tag: rover

  • MG XPower SV-R: The Remarkable British Supercar Born in Modena

    MG XPower SV-R: The Remarkable British Supercar Born in Modena

    The MG XPower SV-R was one of the boldest road cars ever to wear an MG badge. A carbon-bodied, Ford V8-powered coupe with Italian roots and British finishing, it was MG Rover’s improbable attempt to build a genuine halo car: rare, dramatic and far more interesting than its short life suggests. It was never meant…

  • Mk1 Austin Metro with a big difference

    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…

  • Rover SD1 Vanden Plas EFi

    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…

  • MG ZS Express van, very good condition!

    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,…