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MG6 GT TSE 1.8

Posted on 10/10/2011 by Sam Skelton
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MG6 GT TSE poses with Rover 25 and Rover 75 at Royles of Prestbury

MG out of the red? The MG6 is the first in a new line of MGs emanating from China’s Shanghai Automotive – but it’s interesting in another way. This car uses a derivative of the K-series, known as the TCi-Tech, … Continue reading →

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Austin Montego 1.6HL

Posted on 23/09/2010 by Sam Skelton
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Not just a pretty face; D87SMW is refreshingly pleasant from behind the wheel (Image copyright Steve Worsley)

Monte-No-Bad Despite the fact that it was in the nicest spec, the first Montego 1.6 I drove didn’t make as good an impression as I had wished. To quote my original review, the steering was heavy, the gearbox didn’t leave … Continue reading →

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Rover 827 Coupé

Posted on 18/09/2010 by Sam Skelton
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Rover 827 Coupé: Genuine class

La Dolce (Ro)Vita A large part of the attraction with any car is how it makes you feel. The way a car looks, the softness or supportiveness of the seats, the materials used inside, they all serve to make a … Continue reading →

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Austin Montego 2.0HL

Posted on 05/08/2010 by Sam Skelton
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The relaxing alternative to an MG  (Image copyright Ed Davey)

An MG on weed… “An MG on weed!” That’s how the carburettor engined 2.0 Montego was sold to me as a concept, and it’s a surprisingly accurate description. Known to me via the Maestro and Montego Owners’ Club, Ed Davey … Continue reading →

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Rover 213SE

Posted on 04/08/2010 by Sam Skelton
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(Image copyright John Sweeney)

The Bucket Residence, Hyacinth speaking… I have to confess, I’ve not really got a huge soft spot for the SD3 series Rover. It’s a bit…Honda to really excite me, and whilst I’d not be averse to a Vanden Plas EFi … Continue reading →

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