Dick Axtell
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| posted on 10/9/15 at 07:53 PM |
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Unique Old Rover
I encountered this old Rover today. My first reaction was - "What's a London Science Museum exhibit doing out here??".
This one :-
 
Rover_Turbine
Chatting to the 2 old blokes who were about to drive of, it seems that this is a very unique-ish vehicle. Yes, it is a replica of the
Science Museum's JET 1 Rover gas turbine car, but more specifically, it is THE replica, as only one such was made. It even has a genuine
Rover gas turbine in the rear. However, for normal road use, the Rover V8 up front powers it.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 10/9/15 at 08:29 PM |
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That is an awesome looking car.
I'm pretty sure Jools Holland had a replica built by chip shop bodge garage. Final car was surprisingly well finished considering their track
record.
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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bi22le
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| posted on 10/9/15 at 08:49 PM |
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There is 50k in that number plate right there.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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kj
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| posted on 10/9/15 at 08:55 PM |
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Is that not the chop shop replica, not a bad job on that one, cool car
Think about it, think about it again and then do it.
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steve m
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| posted on 10/9/15 at 09:17 PM |
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1071636/Not-feeling-squeeze-Jools-Holland-roars-priceless-new-classic-car.html
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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JAG
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| posted on 11/9/15 at 09:35 AM |
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It even has a genuine Rover gas turbine in the rear
I'm guessing this means it wasn't Jools Hollands car?
Dick - did they say if the Gas Turbine still worked? and can it be used to power the car?
It would be bloody awesome if it did 
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 11/9/15 at 12:03 PM |
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G'day Justin.
No, deffo not JH's fairly impressive recreation, If you look at the pic I posted, you'll see the side vents for the gas turbine.
JH's vehicle appears to be slightly(?) better finished, which is to be expected.
I didn't get the opportunity to ask if the turbine still worked; the V8 seemed to be its main motive power these days, possibly because there
ain't no spares for the turbine.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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