D862 VPU
Date of first registration: 16th March 1987
Colour: Silver Leaf Metallic
Engine & Gearbox: S Series 1600 with 5 speed VW gearbox
Purchased: November 2005
Approximate mileage: 90,000
Date of first registration: 16th March 1987
Colour: Silver Leaf Metallic
Engine & Gearbox: S Series 1600 with 5 speed VW gearbox
Purchased: November 2005
Approximate mileage: 90,000
The second of the 'HL Twins' (See this thread here) that started out as an (almost) matching pair from the same Essex dealership over 25 years ago. D862 VPU has been in my ownership since 2005 and is now my longest serving Maestro or Montego. Many have come and gone since 2005! It served as my everyday car for two years, but despite my best efforts this took a toll on the bodywork and 2010 saw significant surgery with new rear wheel arches and a partial respray. It now enjoys a quieter retirement venturing out for car shows, holidays and whenever I feel like! This keeps a smile on my face, and the odometer keeps turning...
Not long after purchase I began adding my own personal touch to the car. My modifications are all 'Austin Rover inspired' using genuine Austin Rover parts.
So far the enhanced specification includes;
GSi 'dish' alloy wheels
Rover Accessory sunroof wind deflector
Colour coded wing mirror covers
Courtesy light delay
MG'F' rear view mirror with interior lighting
C-post interior lighting a la Vanden Plas Montego
Rover Accessory rear screen sun blind.
Philips R960 stereo radio cassette with six disc CD changer.
Further bodywork repairs are planned for the coming months and also the fitting of a Montego headlamp wash kit.
Key to photographs:
1) November 2005 - as purchased
2) Daily use...in all weathers!
3) Return to the supplying dealership, T.V. Smith, 2008
4) 2010 - after bodywork.
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