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Before the Second World War, Rover offered some models with delightful drophead coupé bodies that were coachbuilt by Salmons & Sons, who used the Tickford brand name. Prototype Tickford drophead bodies were built for the post-war P3 models, too, but the P3s’ production life was too short to...

As I posted in the Projects Thread, I recently purchased a 1981 240D. I wasn't really looking one, but this super original car fell into my lap and I couldn't say no to it. I've been enjoying driving it so far as its a good contrast from my other cars.

I went to this event with the MBCACT this year. Was quite good. something for everyone: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2024/02/wheels-2024-queanbeyan/

This article is from the James Taylor FB page which allows articles to be reproduced if credited: https://www.facebook.com/james.t.roverphile I’ve lost track of the number of times people have repeated the story that the Australian Leyland P76 was derived from the aborted Rover P8. No, it...

I drove down for this excellent event this year in a convoy of classic Mercedes. I'm not going to take time off work to drive the motorway, so went the scenic route: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2023/11/planning-a-2023-classic-mercedes-road-trip-the-concours-run/...

This was on today. I took a few pictures while I was there: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2023/10/2023-german-car-show-sydney/

This article is reposted from James Taylor's Facebook feed. He originally covered this topic in his excellent P5 book, which is highly recommended for anyone interested in Rovers or British cars. https://www.facebook.com/james.t.roverphile One of the things I have always found interesting...

I went to a MBCNSW cars and coffee event yesterday in my 450SLC. A few nice cars on display: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2023/06/mbcnsw-june-2023-cars-and-coffee/

At the Rover P4 National in mid-May, I wasn’t the only one struck by the low numbers of 1952 and 1953 models in attendance. It’s a shame that these models don’t get more enthusiast attention, because they incorporated huge strides in the development of the P4 range. So I thought I’d remind...

In comparing some wheels I had on my car, I learned something today. The early W124s (until 1989) had forged wheels, same as the W126 and R107. Most of these were 6.5x15 ET48. Sportline are 7" and some base models were 6". Part 124 400 1802. Then, in 1989, they cheapened them, and...

Rover’s IOE engine family was central to its products for very nearly 30 years, powering the cars between 1948 and 1967 and powering Land Rovers between 1948 and 1977 with a four-year break between 1958 and 1962. The engines were always very highly regarded, although they were certainly long in...

A good video on the background of this car and why its significant. Shame he doesn't get in and drive it too, but the video is well worth a watch:

another article from James Taylor - if you're on facebook you can follow his page here: https://www.facebook.com/james.t.roverphile Some readers of this page recently showed an interest in the story of the Road-Rover, which is one of the largely forgotten parts of the Rover and Land Rover...

As I recently posted in the news projects thread, I have recently become the custodian of a 1990 300TE S124. This car replaces the W126 300SE that went to Anthony. Both these cars have been the primary car I use for getting the kids around to their various activities. The 300SE was...

This information comes from James Taylor's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/james.t.roverphile The P5 models are unquestionably my favourite Rovers, and it was a 1963 3-litre Mk IIB automatic saloon that was my entry to Rover ownership in 1976. I still think that they were one of the...

The following comes from James Taylor's facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/james.t.roverphile There's so much to say about this week's subject that I've decided to divide it into two. Part 2 therefore comes next week. Usual rules apply, please: share, copy or whatever, but don't forget...

1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SE. Australian Delivered. Update model with the nicer veolour carpet and full wood trim. Original Becker Mexico radio. Well optioned including alloy wheels, sunroof etc. 906 Grey Blue with cream MB-Tex interior, both in great shape. Original books, data card...

Australian delivered W126 300SE in striking signal red and cream MB-Tex interior. Both interior and exterior in nice shape. Car was repainted by the previous owner. I've owned the car six years and it was my daily driver until the covid lockdowns. Since then I have a different job and...

I attended the show on Sunday. The highlight was the 1938 230 Cabriolet B owned and restored by John Green https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/2022-act-german-car-show/ I took my 560SEL down: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/road-trip-to-canberra-for-the-act-german-car-show/

I scanned some Becker Operations Manuals I had available to me. (two were mine, one I borrowed). 1) Becker 374 - Used in the S-Class 1979-1981 https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/becker-374-operation-instructions/ 2) Becker 868 - Used in the 560SEL, SEC and SL in the mid to late 80s...