Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Pete M wrote:
I'm very jealous. Had mine (but it was only the 2200) when I was
totally skint and needed a reliable, economical commuter car. Now I'm
not skint and don't need a reliable economical, I'd love another P6,
especially a V8. What colour is it?

"Tobacco Leaf". Mid '70s equivalent to wheatgrass, one of those colours
nobody sane would choose.

Ugg. ;-) IMHO they look best in Cameron green or white.

Heh, I've been trying to think of a factory colour that P6s look good
in. As someone who despises white cars it's not been easy. I'd forgotten
about Cameron green.

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On Jul 1, 11:46*am, Conor wrote:
In article , Pete M says...

It's been a good day.

Hasn't it? I thought they had aluminium wings? I'm sure they do. At
least it'll just be a rub down and repaint.

Bonnet is aluminium IIRC, wings are rust-prone steel.

On 1 July, 12:10, Pete M wrote:
Conor wrote:
In article , Pete M says...

I then have a tense 40 minute wait while the MOT tester does his thing.
It's the first time he's clicked the "Before 1975" button on his gas
analyser, that amuses him.

ROFL...it amuses me as well.

It's been a good day.

Hasn't it? I thought they had aluminium wings? I'm sure they do. At
least it'll just be a rub down and repaint.

Rust suggests otherwise.

Bonnet and, I think, boot lid were aluminium on mine.

On 1 July, 12:15, Pete M wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
* *Pete M wrote:
I'm very jealous. Had mine (but it was only the 2200) when I was
totally skint and needed a reliable, economical commuter car. Now I'm
not skint and don't need a reliable economical, I'd love another P6,
especially a V8. What colour is it?

"Tobacco Leaf". Mid '70s equivalent to wheatgrass, one of those colours
nobody sane would choose.

Ugg. ;-) IMHO they look best in Cameron green or white.

Heh, I've been trying to think of a factory colour that P6s look good
in. As someone who despises white cars it's not been easy. I'd forgotten
about Cameron green.

Mine was "almond" same as the one in Lock Stock that Vinnie smashes
the man's head in with the door.

On 1 July, 12:15, Pete M wrote:

Heh, I've been trying to think of a factory colour that P6s look good
in. As someone who despises white cars it's not been easy. I'd forgotten
about Cameron green.

Here's a list with photos of all the colours
http://www.ruediger-wicke.de/P6%20pr...%20colours.htm

The Merc's left a space on the drive (A man called Dave came all the
way from Germany to get it, turns out he's something to do with Retro
Rides) and I'm now thinking about P6 as "the one that got away" heh. I
remember looking back across a petrol forecourt at it and thinking
"what a ****ing cool looking car"

In article ,
Conor wrote:
Hasn't it? I thought they had aluminium wings? I'm sure they do. At
least it'll just be a rub down and repaint.

No - boot lid and bonnet.

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In article ,
Conor wrote:
In article , Dave Plowman (News)
says...

snip
With this done correctly you should have pretty smooth changes.

Ever thought of setting up as a Classic Rover specialist? I'm not
kidding...

I did used to look after a few for friends. But my day job pays at least
as well and I don't get dirty. ;-)

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In article 2779e4dd-8db5-4b6f-99f4-
, fishman says...

On 1 July, 12:10, Pete M wrote:
Conor wrote:
In article , Pete M says...

I then have a tense 40 minute wait while the MOT tester does his thing.
It's the first time he's clicked the "Before 1975" button on his gas
analyser, that amuses him.

ROFL...it amuses me as well.

It's been a good day.

Hasn't it? I thought they had aluminium wings? I'm sure they do. At
least it'll just be a rub down and repaint.

Rust suggests otherwise.

Bonnet and, I think, boot lid were aluminium on mine.

I stand corrected. I knew some panels were but I couldn't remember
which.

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Conor

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looking good either. - Scott Adams

fishman wrote:
On 1 July, 12:15, Pete M wrote:

Heh, I've been trying to think of a factory colour that P6s look good
in. As someone who despises white cars it's not been easy. I'd
forgotten about Cameron green.

Here's a list with photos of all the colours
http://www.ruediger-wicke.de/P6%20pr...%20colours.htm

Paprika and Avocado are by far the best two colours there.

Conor wrote:
In article 2779e4dd-8db5-4b6f-99f4-
, fishman says...

Bonnet and, I think, boot lid were aluminium on mine.

I stand corrected.

So that's what's up with you!