Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2022, with Discovery
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26 Jan 2022 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the 2022 Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 18th, 19th and 20th March. We will be located in hall 5, and our stand number is 5-170. Club members can pre-order discounted tickets by using the discount code that can be found in the Members Area. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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29 Dec 2021 |
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The January to March 2022 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published and is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery 2021
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11 Nov 2021 |
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Don't forget to come and see us on stand 4-570 in Hall 4 at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham. This is the first classic car show at the NEC since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the theme for this year's show has been aptly set as `The Journey Continues`. The show is open to the public on Friday 12th (10.00 - 18.00), Saturday 13th (09.00 - 18.30) and Sunday 14th (09.00 - 17.00). Please note, in the interest of everyone's safety, the NEC will be undertaking COVID Pass checks when visitors arrive. More information on this, and other safety measures, is available on the event's webpage. |
New 30th Anniversary Cabriolet, Coupe and Tomcat Affair mugs now on sale
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27 Oct 2021 |
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We are pleased to announce that we now have three new Club Mugs for sale in our Online Shop, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the launch of the Cabriolet and Coupe, and the record-braking Tomcat Affair event in 1992. We also have non-anniversary versions of the R3 and SD3 mugs in stock. Club Members should use the Club Regalia Online Shop in the Members Area to benefit from Club Member discounts. |
Club AGM 2021
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11 Oct 2021 |
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The Club held its AGM yesterday at the Wythall Transport Museum, the first since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit the 2021 Past Events page for photos. Reports from the committee members were received, followed by the re-election of the committee members. Members had the opportunity of a guided tour of the museum before the AGM. The AGM itself was held on the top deck of one of the museum's open top double decker buses. A ride on the museum's other open top double decker followed the AGM for those members who chose to brace the falling temperature of what was a lovely sunny October day. Our thanks go to the museum for hosting us and to the members that attended. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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28 Sept 2021 |
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The October to December 2021 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes a report from the BMC and Leyland Day at BMM Gaydon; two meet the members articles; and part 12 of the restoration of an R8, which covers painting. There are also technical articles covering the revitalisation of a 25 (including how an annoying misfire was resolved); how to deal with rusty nuts and bolts; and replacing an R8 bonnet stay lower bush. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Club AGM 2021 - Update
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14 Sep 2021 |
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Due to the lower than usual expected numbers we are simplifying the arrangements for this year's AGM. All of the day's activities will now take place at the Wythall Transport Museum (Chapel Lane, Wythall, Worcs, B47 6JA). Attendance and voting is for Club Members only but you can join on the day. Please bring along your current club membership card with you on the day as this will gain free-entry to the museum premises. Further details can be found on the Club Forum. |
Club AGM
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29 Aug 2021 |
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After having to miss last year, we are pleased to announce that this year's AGM will be held on Sunday 10th October at a new, but still central, location. The AGM itself will take place in the Heath Suite at Becketts Farm (Wythall, B47 6AJ - just off the M42, Junction 3) starting at 13:00. As this is a busy area, not suitable for displaying our club cars, we are meeting at the nearby Wythall Transport Museum (B47 6JA) from 10.30am. There is the opportunity for a guided tour of the museum after the AGM has finished at a small additional cost - more details to follow. We will be transported between the museum and Beckets Farm on one of their many buses! |
BL Autumn Rally
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29 Aug 2021 |
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The Club will be exhibiting at this popular end of season outdoor show, which again will be held at Milton Keynes Museum on Sunday 26th September. Entry to the show is free and pre-booking is not required (subject to any changes in Covid restrictions). Click on the poster to view full size. |
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery 2021
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20 Aug 2021 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the 2021 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 12th, 13th and 14th November. We will be located in hall 4, and our stand number is 4-570. Club members can pre-order discounted tickets by using the discount code that can be found in the Members Area. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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20 July 2021 |
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The July to September 2021 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes a summary of the UK Low Emission Zones, two meet the members articles, and a report from Luton Festival of Transport. There is also an article covering re-trimming the interior of an R8 in leather. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Club attends mammoth BMC and Leyland Day at British Motor Museum
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12 July 2021 |
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The club attended its second event of the year at the BMC and Leyland Day at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire yesterday. Pent up demand from the classic car world following the decimation of the classic car show scene during the Covid-19 pandemic drew an enormous entry of cars at the show, including an impressive array of club cars. During the event, the club helped member Suzy Bishop celebrate 25 years of ownership of her 416. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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20 April 2021 |
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The April to June 2021 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes a comparison between the SD3 and R8 models by a club member who has owned both generations, two meet the members articles, and a review of a Rover specialist in Stockton. There are two technical articles, one on the implications of the introduction of E10 grade fuel and the other on how a member replaced the top hose on his T series engine. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Roverfest postponed again
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31 March 2021 |
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The JRC (Joint Rover Clubs) has reluctantly taken the decision to postpone Roverfest again until 2022 due to the continued uncertainty over Covid-19 restrictions regarding large events. |
Club wins Best Club Contribution to Charity award
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28 March 2021 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club is delighted and honoured to be awarded the Best Club Contribution to Charity award in recognition of the saving from scrappage and subsequent sale for charity of the 400k+ miles Rover 216 (SD3) last year. The citation reads "This award will be presented to a club which has demonstrated outstanding charitable fundraising or support for charitable aims during these extraordinary times. The motivation to help is one of the most admirable qualities of our community, the achievement of the winner will be an inspiration to us all and a reminder that we can help others even during challenging times". The award was announced by Danny Hopkins, editor of Practical Classics magazine and one of the judges, to Club Chairman John Batchelor (who was the driving force behind the project) during an online video presentation yesterday. The video can be watched by clicking HERE (the presentation of our award starts at 2 minutes). |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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14 January 2021 |
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The January to March 2021 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes a feature by the new owner of the latest charity car, the mega miler 216S SD3, and a report on the Lakeland Motor Museum. There is a meet the members feature and a Club Annual Summary (in lieu of last year's AGM which had to be cancelled due to Covid-19). A technical article covers rust-proofing of a restored R8. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Charity Car Auction
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25 October 2020 |
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The Rover 200 (SD3) rescued by the Club from a scrappage scheme has now been auctioned for charity, with the winning bidder being Club Member Adam Ellender from Kent. The car was handed over to its delighted new owner by Club Chairman John Batchelor last week. Click to view photo. Following the sale a donation of £403 was made by the Club to Muscular Distrophy UK. This represented £1 for every 1,000 miles the car has covered during its 33 year life, and was made up of the profit from the sale of the car and a donation from the Club. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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23 October 2020 |
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The October to December 2020 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes event reports from Gaydon and Milton Keynes, a history of the R3 and an article on the making of the R3 launch TV advert. There is a meet the members feature, as well as a report on a Rover 25 Coastal Challenge. Two technical articles feature ball joint and front brake disc replacement on the R8; and how to avoid rusty nuts! The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
The Real R3 Story booklet launch
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17 October 2020 |
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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the launch of the third generation Rover 200 (R3), the Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club has published an 80 page full colour booklet with contributions from many of the Rover Group team that were involved with the development and launch of the car. This booklet is available to purchase online - members should visit the Club Regalia Online Shop in the Members Area to take advantage of a special discounted price. A new Online Shop for non-members has been launched, which also sells a range of mugs as well as the new booklet. A video to promote the new booklet can be watched by clicking HERE. |
Club charity car on display at MK Museum
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28 September 2020 |
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The club's latest charity car, the 402,000 mile SD3 216S saved from a scrappage scheme, made its public appearance on the club display at Sunday's BL Autumn Rally held at Milton Keynes Museum. Photos from the event can be viewed on the Past Events page. The charity car is being sold by sealed bid auction, with bids closing at 8.00pm on Sunday 11th October 2020. Bids can be sent to the club Chairman by using the Contact Us feature. Profits from the sale will be donated to Muscular Distrophy UK. |
Classic Motor Show postponed
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21 September 2020 |
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The organizers of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery have announced that the show has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The show had been due to take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 13th/14th/15th November. Further details, including options for tickets already purchased, can be found on the show's website. |
Club stand at British Motor Museum
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7 September 2020 |
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The club finally got to attend its first event of 2020 yesterday, after most shows this year have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The club stand at the postponed BMC and Leyland Day at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon soon filled up and overflow parking had to be used. Photos from the event may be viewed in the Past Events section of the website. |
BL Autumn Rally at Milton Keynes Museum
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3 September 2020 |
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The annual BL Autumn Rally at Milton Keynes will be going ahead on 27th September, however due to Covid-19 restrictions this year the show is restricted to 1100s, Allegros, Maxis, Marinas, Landcrabs, Metros, Maestros, Montegos and Rover 200/400/600/800s only. The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club will have a designated parking area so if you are going in a 200, 400, 25, 45, Streetwise or BRM please come and park with us. Contact details will have to be collected by the Club as you arrive for track and trace purposes. A small cash donation for the museum would be appreciated, and a collection bucket will be available at the site entrance. Click here to view the event flyer. |
Club Online Shop Revamped
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26 July 2020 |
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The member's online shop has been revamped, with many new lines introduced. In the new memorabilia section four new commemorative mugs to celebrate the 30th anniversaries of the R8 4 door and 3 door, plus the 25th anniversaries of the HH-R and R3 have been added; whilst in the new clothing section, we now offer sweatshirts and fleeces with the club logo embroidered on them, both available in burgundy or grey. All items in the shop are available for mail order, and all items other than the fleeces may collected (free of delivery charges) from most events that the club attend. Please visit the Members Area to view the available items. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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9 July 2020 |
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The July to September 2020 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes articles on MG Rover Concepts, the Show Scene in the North and the British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland. Two technical articles feature fuel tank repairs and the rear brake dust shield. There is also an update on the club's social media presence and the minutes of the club's 2019 AGM The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. There is also now an index of technical articles from this and past editions of the Viking available in the Members Area. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
2019 AGM Minutes
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25 June 2020 |
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The minutes of the 2019 AGM are now available to view. An abridged version may be viewed by clicking HERE. Club members may download the full AGM minutes by visiting the Members Area of the website. |
Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show With Discovery re-rescheduled
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1 June 2020 |
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The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show With Discovery (that had been recsheduled for the 7th to 9th August 2020) has now been postponed until 26th to 28th March 2021 due to the continuing Coronavirus pandemic. Tickets already purchased can be used at next year's show, or may be exchanged (before 1st September 2020) for tickets to November's Classic Motor Show or Race Retro due to be held in February 2021. Please visit the show's website faqs for further details. |
The Viking Archive
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12 May 2020 |
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All editions of the club's magazine, The Viking, have now been uploaded to the Members Area of the website. This archive includes issues 1 to 18, which covers from when the club was formed in 2007 through to Summer 2012; as well as the current series from Spring 2015 to date. The arhive may be viewed by all current members of the club by visiting the Members Area. |
Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show With Discovery tickets
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7 Apr 2020 |
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Tickets already purchased for the 2020 Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, which was due to be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 27th, 28th and 29th March, are valid for the new show dates of 7th, 8th and 9th August. However tickets for the new dates can still be bought from the show's website; and club members can pre-order discounted tickets for the Saturday and Sunday by using the discount code that can be found in the Members Area of this website. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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7 Apr 2020 |
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The April to June 2020 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes articles on the 30th anniversary of the R8 400 launch and the 25th anniversary of the HH/R 400 launch. Plus four reports on members cars; and a book review about the K series engine. There is also a How To guide to renewing a sagging headlining. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show With Discovery rescheduled
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27 March 2020 |
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The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show With Discovery has been recsheduled for the 7th to 9th August 2020. The show had been due to take place at the NEC in Birmingham starting today, but had to be postponed due to the Corona virus outbreak. Please visit the show's website for further details. |
Roverfest 2020 postponed
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27 March 2020 |
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The JRC (Joint Rover Clubs) has reluctantly taken the decision to postpone Roverfest 2020 until 2021 due to the continued uncertainty over the Corona virus outbreak and a potential clash with the rescheduled Restoration Show. Roverfest had been due to take place at Sywell Aerodrome near Northampton on 7th/8th/9th August. The new dates are 6th/7th/8th August 2021. Please visit the show's website for further details. |
Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show With Discovery postponed
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16 March 2020 |
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We have been notified by the organizers of this show that it has been postponed due to the COVID-19 situation. The show had been due to take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 27th/28th/29th March. Please visit the show's website for further details. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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13 Jan 2020 |
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The January to March 2020 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes reports on the R8 Press Launch Re-run at Lucknam Park and the NEC Classic Motor Show; and articles on the R8 development and Honda engine mounts. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2020, with Discovery
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19 Dec 2019 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the 2020 Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 27th, 28th and 29th March. We will be located in hall 5, and our stand number is 5-660. Club members can pre-order discounted tickets for the Saturday and Sunday by using the discount code that can be found in the Members Area. |
Russ Swift back on two wheels in an R8 at the NEC
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14 Nov 2019 |
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The Club reunited reknown stunt driver Russ Swift with a second generation Rover 200 (R8) at last weekend's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show With Discovery, held at the NEC in Birmingham. Russ rose to national (and international) acclaim in the late 1980s for his television adverts for Rover Group, starting with parking a Montego in a full office car park. Many cars, including the R8, have since been promoted by Russ' unique style of driving on two wheels. As the Club's sectioned car was displayed with two wheels raised off the ground, we couldn't resist getting Russ to pose for photos in it! The display of the sectioned car was part of the Club's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the launch of the second generation Rover 200, as well as the 35th anniversary of the launch of the original version (SD3). Photos of the Club stand can be viewed by visiting the 2019 Past Events page of this website. |
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery
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7 Nov 2019 |
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Don't forget to come and see us on stand 8-260 in Hall 8 at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham. This year we are celebrating two anniversaries - the 35th anniversary of the launch of the first generation Rover 200 (SD3) and the 30th anniversary of the launch of the second generation (R8). As well as the sectioned display car (photo) we have four 'complete' cars on display - an SD3 Rover 200, and three R8s (including the first production R8). The show is open to the public on Friday 8th (10.00 - 18.30), Saturday 9th (09.00 - 18.30) and Sunday 10th (09.00 - 17.30). We hope to see you there! |
Club AGM 2019
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28 Oct 2019 |
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The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club was held on 27th October at the Coventry Transport Museum. Visit the 2019 Past Events page for photos. Reports from the committee members were received, followed by the re-election of four of the committee members and the election of a new Secretary. |
Club AGM
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24 Oct 2018 |
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A reminder that this year's Annual General Meeting will be held this Sunday, 27th October, at the Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD; starting at 1.00pm. All members are welcome and are encouraged to attend. Satnav users are recommended to use the postcode CV1 1JR to get to the club's display parking in front of the museum, alternatively directions can be downloaded by clicking HERE. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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18 Oct 2019 |
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The October to December 2019 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes reports on BMC and Leyland Day at Gaydon, the Scottish Transport Extravaganza at Glamis Castle, The Graduate Advert Re-Run in the North East of England and the BL Autumn Rally at Milton Keynes Museum; and articles on R8 production car number 1, what was happening in Austin Rover in 1984 and early/pre-production R8s. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
R8 Press Launch Re-Run
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15 Oct 2019 |
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The club held a unique event last week to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the second generation Rover 200 (R8) by creating a re-run of the press launch at the original venue from 1989, Lucknam Park near Colerne in Wiltshire. The day started with a display of the four launch models - 214 Si, 214 SLi, 214 GSi and 216 GSi - plus 12 other R8s in front of the country hotel that was hired by Rover for four weeks leading up to the public launch date of 11th October 1989. Members of the club were joined by several members of the press, some of whom had attended the original event 30 years ago. There then followed a talk by club chairman John Batchelor, who worked on the R8 project; and Dennis Chick, who was Rover's Group Product Communications Manager at the time of the launch. A buffet lunch was enjoyed by all before the cars set off to follow one of the original routes taken by the motoring press in 1989. Photos of this event can be found on the 2019 Past Events page of the website. |
Lancaster Insurance NEC Classic Motor Show with Discovery
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25 Aug 2019 |
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This year the club stand will be found in Hall 8, which is dedicated to cars that have been launched since the inaugural show back in 1984. We will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the original Rover 200 (SD3) with an excellent example of a Rover 213SE. We will also be marking the 30th anniversary of the R8 Rover 200 and will have a selection of these cars on show including the club's sectioned car and the first production R8 Rover 200. Why not join us at the show and take advantage of our club member discount by pre-ordering your tickets using our club discount code. Go to the Members Area and then "Show Discount Codes" to find the club ticket offer code. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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2 Aug 2019 |
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The July to September 2019 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes reports on Pride of Longbridge and the Scottish All Rover Rally; a history of the R8 Rover 200/400; three meet the members articles; plus articles on the recommissioning of a Cabriolet and driveshaft replacement. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Even More Press Coverage!
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12 Jun 2019 |
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Press coverage of our cars and the club continues with an article in this week's Classic Car Weekly. Richard Gunn reports on his Rover 216SLi that he bought for £150 at the end of last year. Richard brought his car to our stand at the Practical Classics, Classic Car & Restoration Show with Discovery and he reports on the car and his experiences with the club at the show. Richard headlines the article "When your other cars falter, there's only one option - buy an R8". |
More Press Coverage!
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17 May 2019 |
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The June edition of Classic Car Mart contains a detailed review of the R8 Rover 200 & 400 range. There is also a report on Pride of Longbridge with both a mention and photographs of our club stand. |
R8 coverage in Classic Car Weekly
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26 Apr 2019 |
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Following the fantastic display of second generation Rover 200s at the recent Pride of Longbridge, this weeks edition of Classic Car Weekly has a three page coverage of the car, including a feature on production car number 1 and interviews with eight owners at PoL. |
Pride of Longbridge 2019
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18 Apr 2019 |
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The 30th anniversary year of the launch of the second generation Rover 200 was well and truly marked with a display of over 30 R8 models of all types in the shape of the number '30' at this year's Pride of Longbridge. In all over 70 cars representing the club attended this increasingly popular event that is organised to mark the end of volume car production at the iconic Longbridge plant in Birmingham. Please visit the Past Events page for pictures of the event, including an aerial view of the '30' courtesy of rover-club.fr. |
Pride of Longbridge - this Saturday
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11 Apr 2019 |
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If you are attending Pride of Longbridge in your club car please display a "P1" on a sheet of paper in your car as you arrive. Further details are in the latest edition of The Viking. We encourage you to support this event this year with significant anniversaries being celebrated by the club. Classic Car Weekly will be in attendance and will be focussing on our club. The charity car from the Restoration Show, a Rover 216 Cabriolet, will be in attendance. We are holding a closed auction for this car, so if you are interested in bidding we encourage you to inspect the car there. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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11 Apr 2019 |
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The April to June 2019 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes reports on the NEC Restoration Show; articles celebrating the 35th anniversary of the launch of the original Rover 200, two one-owner 100k mile cars, R8 rear suspension bush replacement and petrol tank refurbishment. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery
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31 Mar 2019 |
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The Club had another successful show at the NEC last weekend. Five cars were displayed, three of which were worked on as part of the restoration theme of the show. The main exhibit was a Tahiti Blue Cabriolet that the Club has bought to restore with the intention of selling to make a profit that will be donated to the Club's chosen charity this year, Chron's & Colitis UK. Photos from the event can be viewed by clicking HERE. |
We're ready for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery at the NEC
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21 Mar 2019 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club stand is ready at the 2019 Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery. We are on stand 5-362 in hall 5. We have five cars on display, including this year's charity car - a Tahiti Blue cabriolet. We hope to see you there! |
Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery
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25 Feb 2019 |
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It is less than four weeks to go before the Practical Classics, Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC, Birmingham. The club will be exhibiting in Hall 5 Stand 362 and we will be pleased to meet as many of you on the stand as possible. Discounted tickets for the show are available in advance and if you would like your club to benefit from advanced tickets sales as well as you getting a discount on the entry fee you need to book your tickets by the end of February (this Thursday). To purchase tickets please visit the show's ticket website. The club's unique discount code for tickets for Saturday or Sunday can be found in the Members Area of this website. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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7 Jan 2019 |
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The January to March 2019 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes reports on the NEC Classic Motor Show and the Gathering of the Clans show in Stirling; a book review on the 'K' series engine; and articles by several members - stories of Rover ownership; technical tips on front hub refurbishment, hidden rust and sagging headlinings! The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2019, with Discovery
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20 Dec 2018 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the 2019 Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 22nd, 23rd and 24th March. We will be located in hall 5, and our stand number is 5-362. We are very fortunate to have been allocated a large stand, so will be able to put on a great display to start off this important show year in which we will be celebrating the 35th anniversary since the launch of the original Rover 200 (SD3) and the 30th anniversary of the launch of the secend generation Rover 200 (R8). Club members can pre-order discounted tickets for the Saturday and Sunday by using the discount code that can be found in the Members Area. |
R8 30th Anniversary Mug
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7 Dec 2018 |
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A commemorative mug to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the second generation Rover 200 (R8) in 1989 has been created by the Club. The mug has been designed by the Club Treasurer, Jonathan Living, based on the launch advertising material. The mugs can be ordered from the online shop in the Members Area. |
Another successful club display at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery
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16 Nov 2018 |
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The club had a busy weekend at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery with a steady stream of visitors to our stand. We were positioned in Hall 4 alongside other Rover clubs. The theme for the show was “Built to Last” and so it was very appropriate that we had a 216GSi on the stand that had clocked up 184,000 miles. The car has until recently spent its life commuting between Britain and Greece and despite its high mileage is in very good condition. Complimenting this was one of the last SD3 models a 1990 213SE and one of the “last” Rover models to be launched, a 2004 Streetwise looking resplendent in Firefrost Red. To complete the stand we were lucky enough to have one of the original Rover GTi Dunlop Challenge Cars. This car has continued to be used as a race and time trial car since the end of the original race series. Photos of the club stand can be found under Past Events. |
The club stand is ready at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery
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8 Nov 2018 |
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The club stand at this year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery has been set up and is ready for when the show opens to the public tomorrow at 10.00. The show is open on 9th/10th/11th November at the NEC in Birmingham. Come and see us on stand 4-552 in hall 4. Please remember to bring your ticket stub along to our stand to enable us to collect commission from the organizers. |
Don't forget to book your tickets for the NEC Classic Motor Show
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4 Nov 2018 |
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From Friday we will be exhibiting at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery at the NEC, Birmingham. Come along and see us in hall 4, on stand number 4-552. Don't forget that Club Members benefit from discounted tickets on Saturday 10th or Sunday 11th November if booked by midnight on Thursday 8th November – see the show advert for promotion codes and T&Cs in the Members Area of this website. |
Club AGM 2018
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15 Oct 2018 |
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The 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club was held on 14th October at the Coventry Transport Museum. Seventeen members braved the inclement weather, bringing with them a fine selection of cars that were displayed on Millenium Place outside the front of the museum (see Past Events for more photos). Reports from the committee members were received, followed by the re-election of three of the committee members and the election of a new Secretary and a new Treasurer. Several other item topics were discussed, most notably the club's plans to celebrate next year the 35th anniversary of the launch of the original Rover 200 and the 30th anniversary of the launch of the second generation 200. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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3 Oct 2018 |
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The October to December 2018 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes reports on the Peterborough and Milton Keynes shows; a book review on 'Making Cars At Longbridge'; and articles on the Norfolk & Norwich Rover Owners Club visit to this year's Restoration Show, the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, the stripdown of a 216, drive shaft restoration and brake pad fitting. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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27 Jul 2018 |
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The July to September 2018 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes reports on five shows; notice of the club's 2018 AGM; and articles on fuel economy and performance, a member's trip to Europe, subframe restoration and tips for removing stubborn bolts. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Club Forum maintenance
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26 Jul 2018 |
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The club forum is operational again. Apologies for any inconvenience during the move and upgrade. |
Club AGM
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2 Jul 2018 |
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This year's Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 14th October at the Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD; starting at 1.00pm. All members are welcome and are encouraged to attend. Further details to follow. |
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery 2018 - Club Member Tickets
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30 Jun 2018 |
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Details of the special discounts available for club members for tickets for this year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery have been released. These discounts are available on tickets for Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November. Please visit the Members Area to access the codes. |
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery 2018
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9 Jun 2018 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club is pleased to announce that it has again been offered a stand at this year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery, which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham on the 9th/10th/11th November. Further details of the show can be found on the show's website. It is anticipated that discounted tickets will be available for members for the Saturday and Sunday, and further details on this will be published in the Members Area when available. |
Club Privacy Policy available to download
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17 May 2018 |
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Our privacy policy has been reviewed in anticipation of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force on 25th May, and may be downloaded for viewing by clicking HERE. |
Pride of Longbridge 2018
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13 Apr 2018 |
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Due to the adverse weather conditions the organizers of Pride of Longbridge, due to take place on Saturday 14th April, have had to move the venue to the roads outside Cofton Park; and consequently there will not be enough room for club displays. With this in mind there will be no official Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club display at this year's Pride of Longbridge. The club has looked into alternative venues, but none are available (including BMM Gaydon, which already has two other events on that day). If individual members still wish to attend the reduced PoL gathering that is their the choice, but please be aware there will not be an official club presence. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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9 Apr 2018 |
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The April to June 2018 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes a report on the club stand at the NEC Restoration Show; a meet the member feature; and articles on front wing replacement, fuel tank smells, headlamp alignment and the concluding part of the feature on suspension started in the last edition. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Back to the red at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show with Discovery
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28 Mar 2018 |
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The club welcomed lots of visitors to its stand at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show with Discovery, which was held at the NEC in Birmingham over last weekend. The club demonstrated how faded paintwork and grimy alloy wheels can be brought back to life with the right cleaning materials and a little bit of elbow grease. A Rover 400 (R8) saloon arrived at the show with very faded and discoloured paintwork, and by the end of the show its red paintwork was shining as it did when it left the showroom over twenty years ago. As well as the Rover 400, the club applied some elbow grease to a Rover 200 (R3) hatchback; whilst a stunning 220 3 door hatch (R8) completed the display. |
Come and see us in hall 5 at the NEC Restoration Show - 23rd to 25th March
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22 Mar 2018 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club stand is ready at the 2018 Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery. We are on stand 5-750 in hall 5. We will be bringing the shine back to a Rover 400 and a 200 and showing what can be achieved with a stunning 220GSi. Come and join us and get your hands dirty! Please remember to bring your ticket along to our stand to enable us to collect commission from the organizers. |
Don't forget to book your tickets for the NEC Restoration Show
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12 Mar 2018 |
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In less than two weeks we will be exhibiting at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery. We’re getting ready to join over 150 classic vehicle clubs taking part at this friendly action-packed show. Come along for expert advice or just a chat and see what the club that shares your passion is getting up to. For tickets, call 0844 858 6758 or book online at www.necrestorationshow.com Club Members benefit from discounted tickets on Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th March if booked in advance – see the show advert for promotion codes and T&Cs in the Members Area of this website. |
Club regalia online shop now available for members
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9 Mar 2018 |
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An online shop for club regalia has been launched for club members. Items available are club car stickers, club mugs and club polo shirts (available in grey or white and in four sizes). Items can be delivered or may be collected from certain events that the club is attending (starting with the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show with Discovery at the NEC later this month). The online shop can be accessed via the Members Area of the website. Payment can only be made by PayPal at the moment. |
Club shortlisted for charity category at the National Car Club Awards 2018
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27 Feb 2018 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club has been shortlisted in the Best Car Club Contribution to Charity category at the National Car Club Awards 2018. This nomination is as a result of a project that was mainly carried out at last year's Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show. A 1991 Rover 216 GSi was purchased, restored and auctioned on the internet; with the profits donated to the British Heart Foundation in memory of former club member John Cooper. There are six other shortlisted clubs for the award, and the winner will be announced at the Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Saturday 24th March, taking place at the NEC alongside the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery. |
Latest edition of The Viking issued
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11 Jan 2018 |
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The January to March 2018 edition of the club magazine "The Viking" has now been published. This edition includes reports on the club AGM and the club stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show; two meet the members features; and articles on dashboard illumination and rear shock absorber and spring replacement. The Viking is available for download by club members by visiting the Members Area of the website. Postal members will receive their printed copy of the magazine within the next few days. |
Club stand at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show With Discovery
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11 Dec 2017 |
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The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club is fortunate to be one of 157 classic car clubs allocated a stand at the Practical Classics Classic Car Show with Discovery, which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from the 23rd to the 25th March 2018. Members of the club may purchase discounted tickets for Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March by quoting the special discount code that can be found in the Members Area of the website. |
A successful weekend for the club at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery
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17 Nov 2017 |
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The club welcomed lots of visitors to its stand at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery, which was held at the NEC in Birmingham over last weekend. The show theme this year was "Family Ties", and so the club chose to portray the family connection between the Rover 200/400 'R8' and the Honda Concerto. The 'R8' and Concerto were designed and produced through the collaboration between the two companies that started with the Triumph Acclaim. All Concertos for the European market were produced by Rover at its Longbridge factory in Birmingham alongside the 'R8'. Visitors to the stand were able to compare a Honda Concerto to its equivalent Rover 200; as well admiring two other models covered by the club - a Rover 200 Cabriolet and a Rover 400 (HHR) saloon. |
The club stand is ready at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery
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9 Nov 2017 |
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The club stand at this year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery has been set up and is ready for when the show opens to the public tomorrow at 10.00. The show is open on 10th/11th/12th November at the NEC in Birmingham. Come and see us on stand 4-582 in hall 4. Please remember to bring your ticket stub along to our stand to enable us to collect commission from the organizers. |
New club forum |
7 Nov 2017 |
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The club forum has been updated to the latest version of software and is available for use. You may need to clear your browser cache and refresh to see the updated forum. |
New club website |
1 Nov 2017 |
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The club launched its new look website today. Emphasis for the new site is coverage of the complete range of Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise models now covered by the club. New features, such as an online shop for club merchandise will be added over the coming weeks. If you come across any links etc that do not work, please contact the Webmaster using the Contact Us page. |
See us at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery |
26 Oct 2017 |
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The club will be displaying four cars at this year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery, which is being held on 10th/11th/12th November at the NEC in Birmingham. Come and see us on stand 4-582 in hall 4. Tickets can be ordered online at www.necclassicmotorshow.com or by calling 08712 301088. Club members should use the code that can be found in the Members Area of this website to receive discount on tickets. Please bring your ticket stub along to our stand to enable us to collect commission from the organizers. |
Club AGM 2017
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26 Oct 2017 |
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The 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club was held on 15th October at the Coventry Transport Museum. Twenty five members attended, bringing with them a fine selection of cars that were displayed on Millenium Place outside the front of the museum (see Past Events for more photos). Reports from the committee members were received, followed by the re-election of committe members (no other nominations having been received). Minor amendments to the club's constitution were approved unaminously. |
