Would you not be better saving your money for a driving licence , stop buying stuff your never going to restore it’s crazy , meant in nicest possible way
That ghastly fake wood is actually real walnut. Gearbox is a Rover Powertrain PG1 based on a Honda design, not a Peugeot one. That is the R65 used on the smaller K Series.
I had a 4-door Vitesse for a few years and that was a fun car, particularly with the addition of a cheapo bleed valve on the turbo :) I hope you can get this one into good shape! Good luck!
Lucky you found that pair of sunglasses 😎 they are worth 3 x as much car and you can take off your obviously ROSE TINTED ones lol 😂, it’s another money pit , will you never learn from past mistakes ☹️.
@@classic_britain I did hear you say that but it still must cost you money to buy it , recover it back home and sit on it until you can pass it on to someone else probably at a loss ? Your hearts in right place 👍🏻 but financially you lose money 💰 you can’t afford to lose.
Friend of mine had an 827 coupe sterling with the 2,7 Honda lump. Nice old car, he converted it to run on LPG as he did starship mileage and it ran up to about 220,000 miles when the auto box crapped itself. The LPG system was taken off and the car scrapped.
Always wanted a coupe Vitesse, had 4 door Sterling and Vitesse in ny 20's in the 2000's, loved them. 620 turbo was a dream to have, had no end of 600's and my first good car was a H plate 216 GTi TC, adored it and would love another
Clean it to within an inch of its life and get it on a lift and look at it underneath. That is probably a really good base project but you need a plan of action with it.
Excellent mate ! You've bought yourself a Honda Legend ! In terms of going wrong ? You can't! But what of the other 2 rovers you bought ? This was during the Rover/Honda tie up. I drive a KB1 Legend, and at 14 years old, I can say with honesty, it feels like I'm driving a new car still !
That's the instrument dimmer and it's real burr walnut veneer on aluminium bases. The gutters around the boot are rotten, you'll need to fix them. Add 0.5L of Carlube ATF-U to the engine oil, it will sort those hydraulic tappets. The front wings are Coupe ONLY, rear brakes need a specific method to replace the pads or the calipers WILL sieze! Sills were, maybe still are available through the 800 club, the bonnet is standard Mk2 800 and if you wawnt to change it for a Mk1 bonet you'll also need Mk1 headlights to fit the grille. Sounds like your clutch slave is dead, common problem! Good luck with it, having owned an 827 Coupe for 5 years, i can see you'll need it!
Why? The P6 is a fantastic car. The SD1 part of U.K. history. This unloved Sporn of the Honda love affair, not so much. I’d love to see you get a P6, dip the shell and build a perfect car, no rot or compromise on repair quality, something you could be proud of.
That is aircon but probaly doesn't work. That spoiler has been added they were only ever fitted to the fast back. Does not have cruise control And I wouldn't run it untill you have fitted a coolant tank, its probaly dry. Other then that.... You got yourself a high mileage Rotbox. Rather you then me, there are better examples out there going for peanuts
They were a lovely drive - not too many cars were as comfy - the Peugeot 406 gave it a run for its money. Reliability of the 2 were similar (i.E a bit crap..) but I like both cars just for their sheer comfort. The sills on these are an absolute doddle to rebuild - the shape is so simple, as are the jacking points - neither would bother me a bit.
😅sorry to say it’s a rust box get a screw driver and give it a good poke , thank god you didn’t say you were going to restore it , we would be waiting another 5 years , So I guess your plan is to sell it on quickly and hope to get a bit of a profit all being well.
Last MOT..... Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
@@AllSortsOfStuff58 Actually I do quite high mileage and I'm no slouch. However, I do maintain all my cars myself and all the work is done properly. My current Rover 45 with a K series was diagnosed with a head gasket problem by my local garage in 2020. However, I didn't think it was, and after I removed the head I found it was actually a leaking valve. So how many other Rovers have been diagnosed with head gasket problems when they are not ?
@@johnbrereton5229 I ran seven 820SI s as chauffeur cars in the 80s. All of them did 2 - 300,000 miles, all were driven appropriately(corporate clients don't like racing drivers), and all blew their head gaskets at some point. All were diagnosed correctly by my workshop and fixed without any serious damage done, but they were know for it throughout the trade. I believe the smaller/later models were different story. I once had a 416SI as a runabout and loved it...
I have the sterling with the 2.7L V6 Honda engine. Nothing but problems electronically. They look nice and I get loads of people chatting to me about it but would never buy another.
Went straight to CarAndClassic to see what's available in an 800, I'd love an SD1 but the step-child it adopted when it married Honda is a looker too, and a lot younger.
Finally a decent video, although still miss Toady, I cannot help but think you have bought yet another rust bucket with no real chance of it returning the cash you will need to spend on it. Good video though and a welcome return to the older offerings - well done.
Always wanted one of these. Had a sterling coupe that had seen better days and always wanted one with a turbo’d t-series under the bonnet. Is that a vitesse lux with the sterling interior because they’re definitely not Recaro’ seats. Should have air con though unless its been removed because that’s the auto climate control gubbins also like the sterling. I doubt there’s any body parts shared with the tomcat though 😊
It looks remarkably like an 1995 Honda Accord EX Coupe (at least North American spec) I've NEVER seen a Rover 800 Coupe live - but as you said - it's really rare...and they probably never made it to Canada...
It should have had Aircon from the factory, with automatic temperature control, hence the digital display and related controls - another tell-tale sign is the word "Econ" on the dash - this was a mode of air conditioning that was supposed to save fuel.
Have you given up Sheldon? I was just going through my dormant subscriptions, and I've noticed you haven't posted anything for around three months now. It would be a shame, but I recall you were experiencing difficulties from various directions ?
@@classic_britain Get well.....hope to see some more content soon. Just subscribed.....from the USA (born in the UK)....and, incidentally, my mum still lives in Cornwall too. Cheers....Julian
That could be a gorgeous car but it needs a huge amount doing to it. Where's the expansion tank gone? And all the aircon gubbins? Looks like someone has raided the engine bay there's so much missing.
@@classic_britain I admire your enthusiasm but I wish you’d stop wasting your money on sheds that you don’t restore and buy something decent to make content from….
You to greedy on your price.. 1000 tops. If somebody wants one that bad.. the two thousand to clean up.. and you could hit some shows with it.. to greedy bro..
@@classic_britain philbalwin asked how much. Not what the value is. You should have said make a offer. If you going to sell something you should be direct. . You didn't post the price or say the price on the video. But you told the world your moving it on for sale..a bit of a lesson for you..catch them while they hot. Move it out the door.. go find another one..or you will get a bad name.. so I ask you now. How much would you like for the car..thanks have a good night..
Would you not be better saving your money for a driving licence , stop buying stuff your never going to restore it’s crazy , meant in nicest possible way
He's Cornish, there is no help so just go with the flow haha.
Not restor, but save.
Why does knowone listen to what i say in the videos I bought it to save it from scrap not restore it............
@@Adam.Piper62 You pipe down piper LMFAO
@@classic_britain Hehehe
That ghastly fake wood is actually real walnut.
Gearbox is a Rover Powertrain PG1 based on a Honda design, not a Peugeot one. That is the R65 used on the smaller K Series.
I had a 4-door Vitesse for a few years and that was a fun car, particularly with the addition of a cheapo bleed valve on the turbo :) I hope you can get this one into good shape! Good luck!
Sheldon go pass your test prove a few people wrong and keep doing what your doing
If only he will see sense
Regardless of maker...I love me some big coupe action. Good video...well done and keep up the good work.
Well done saving it from scrap! Hope it goes to a good home, this needs to be restored by someone!
I had one in 2007. Fantastic to drive plus with the right turbo valve it was very quick!
Lucky you found that pair of sunglasses 😎 they are worth 3 x as much car and you can take off your obviously ROSE TINTED ones lol 😂, it’s another money pit , will you never learn from past mistakes ☹️.
Why does knowone actually pat attention I said many time I'm not keeping it I bought it so it wasn't scrapped that's all!
@@classic_britain I did hear you say that but it still must cost you money to buy it , recover it back home and sit on it until you can pass it on to someone else probably at a loss ? Your hearts in right place 👍🏻 but financially you lose money 💰 you can’t afford to lose.
@@kevinnye5132 Don't worry I have not lost anything
Friend of mine had an 827 coupe sterling with the 2,7 Honda lump. Nice old car, he converted it to run on LPG as he did starship mileage and it ran up to about 220,000 miles when the auto box crapped itself. The LPG system was taken off and the car scrapped.
Always wanted a coupe Vitesse, had 4 door Sterling and Vitesse in ny 20's in the 2000's, loved them. 620 turbo was a dream to have, had no end of 600's and my first good car was a H plate 216 GTi TC, adored it and would love another
Having had two of these when they were about 10 years old was a wonderful time. Full credit to helping to save this one.
Lovely cars ❤ my grandad had the 5 door one. He loved it. Immaculate it was. Well worth saving classic 👌
Clean it to within an inch of its life and get it on a lift and look at it underneath. That is probably a really good base project but you need a plan of action with it.
Yeah, and don't delay or it'll get worse and won't be worth the bother of rescuing...
Excellent mate ! You've bought yourself a Honda Legend ! In terms of going wrong ? You can't! But what of the other 2 rovers you bought ? This was during the Rover/Honda tie up. I drive a KB1 Legend, and at 14 years old, I can say with honesty, it feels like I'm driving a new car still !
I like this better than the Honda/Acura Legend Coupé.
The Tomcat sadly did not work out but going to sort the estate
@@classic_britain Okay.. Has kismet gone now ?
@@doveronefoxtrot4417 Yes Kismet is gone sadly
@@classic_britainThat can't have been easy. 😢 You need to get your hands on something that you can and want to restore.
When are going to sit it test?
That's the instrument dimmer and it's real burr walnut veneer on aluminium bases. The gutters around the boot are rotten, you'll need to fix them. Add 0.5L of Carlube ATF-U to the engine oil, it will sort those hydraulic tappets. The front wings are Coupe ONLY, rear brakes need a specific method to replace the pads or the calipers WILL sieze!
Sills were, maybe still are available through the 800 club, the bonnet is standard Mk2 800 and if you wawnt to change it for a Mk1 bonet you'll also need Mk1 headlights to fit the grille.
Sounds like your clutch slave is dead, common problem!
Good luck with it, having owned an 827 Coupe for 5 years, i can see you'll need it!
Thank you for saving her!!!
No worries hopefully someone will take her on
Banger raced few back in day great find good project car
It's a good while since I've seen any of your videos, have you passed your test now
Would have been nice to get more info on the ashtray! cheers.
Why? The P6 is a fantastic car. The SD1 part of U.K. history. This unloved Sporn of the Honda love affair, not so much. I’d love to see you get a P6, dip the shell and build a perfect car, no rot or compromise on repair quality, something you could be proud of.
That is aircon but probaly doesn't work.
That spoiler has been added they were only ever fitted to the fast back.
Does not have cruise control
And I wouldn't run it untill you have fitted a coolant tank, its probaly dry.
Other then that....
You got yourself a high mileage Rotbox.
Rather you then me, there are better examples out there going for peanuts
Not really mate there are none around!
They were a lovely drive - not too many cars were as comfy - the Peugeot 406 gave it a run for its money. Reliability of the 2 were similar (i.E a bit crap..) but I like both cars just for their sheer comfort. The sills on these are an absolute doddle to rebuild - the shape is so simple, as are the jacking points - neither would bother me a bit.
😅sorry to say it’s a rust box get a screw driver and give it a good poke , thank god you didn’t say you were going to restore it , we would be waiting another 5 years , So I guess your plan is to sell it on quickly and hope to get a bit of a profit all being well.
My plan was to save it from being scrapped and I have done that
Last MOT..... Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
Repair immediately (major defects):
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
lot's of channels seem to have gone awfully quiet of late, where's our Sheldon nowadays?...
Lots of Sheldon's video content and live option have disappeared
Some bits pressed here in Swindon the rest in Cowley Oxfordshire. 1997 2 litre 16 valve. Very nice. Great buy.
...and every one I had blew the head gasket at some point...
@@AllSortsOfStuff58
I've owned 4 Rovers and none of them blew a head gasket, what does that tell you ?
@@johnbrereton5229 That you were either lucky, exceptionally gentle with them, or didn't do very high mileages...
@@AllSortsOfStuff58
Actually I do quite high mileage and I'm no slouch. However, I do maintain all my cars myself and all the work is done properly.
My current Rover 45 with a K series was diagnosed with a head gasket problem by my local garage in 2020. However, I didn't think it was, and after I removed the head I found it was actually a leaking valve. So how many other Rovers have been diagnosed with head gasket problems when they are not ?
@@johnbrereton5229 I ran seven 820SI s as chauffeur cars in the 80s. All of them did 2 - 300,000 miles, all were driven appropriately(corporate clients don't like racing drivers), and all blew their head gaskets at some point. All were diagnosed correctly by my workshop and fixed without any serious damage done, but they were know for it throughout the trade. I believe the smaller/later models were different story. I once had a 416SI as a runabout and loved it...
I have the sterling with the 2.7L V6 Honda engine. Nothing but problems electronically. They look nice and I get loads of people chatting to me about it but would never buy another.
Went straight to CarAndClassic to see what's available in an 800, I'd love an SD1 but the step-child it adopted when it married Honda is a looker too, and a lot younger.
Love it, although you have your work cut out good luck 👍
I said in the video I am selling it
@@classic_britain missed that bit well done for saving it 👏
Whats happened to the coupe and estate you bought?
There will be update videos on them
My lad has just bought a V6. There’s only 17 left in the country. Decent nick actually.
Finally a decent video, although still miss Toady, I cannot help but think you have bought yet another rust bucket with no real chance of it returning the cash you will need to spend on it. Good video though and a welcome return to the older offerings - well done.
It's sold mate I just bought it so it would not be scrapped!
Wise decision Sir!!
Always wanted one of these. Had a sterling coupe that had seen better days and always wanted one with a turbo’d t-series under the bonnet. Is that a vitesse lux with the sterling interior because they’re definitely not Recaro’ seats. Should have air con though unless its been removed because that’s the auto climate control gubbins also like the sterling. I doubt there’s any body parts shared with the tomcat though 😊
It could be yours!
@@classic_britain I don’t think you’re too far away from me either
@@tomeasterbrook9486 Feel free to get in touch
On UK it is sad that everything die by little damages, thank you for do not be like everyone!
I had a dark grey one of these with light grey interior. Good fun until the header tank blew and toasted the engine. Really nice looking car though.
It looks remarkably like an 1995 Honda Accord EX Coupe (at least North American spec) I've NEVER seen a Rover 800 Coupe live - but as you said - it's really rare...and they probably never made it to Canada...
And it could be great again, big restoration 👍🏴
It should have had Aircon from the factory, with automatic temperature control, hence the digital display and related controls - another tell-tale sign is the word "Econ" on the dash - this was a mode of air conditioning that was supposed to save fuel.
Came with Free rose tinted glasses. Hope someone saves it.
hahaha indeed
Thanks 🙏
From Australia 🇦🇺
Never regretted anything more than I regret getting rid of my Rover 800 😔
Have you given up Sheldon? I was just going through my dormant subscriptions, and I've noticed you haven't posted anything for around three months now. It would be a shame, but I recall you were experiencing difficulties from various directions ?
Not at all I've just not been very well
@@classic_britain Get well.....hope to see some more content soon. Just subscribed.....from the USA (born in the UK)....and, incidentally, my mum still lives in Cornwall too. Cheers....Julian
PG2 Honda Powertrain licence gbox.....not Peugeot anything...
Nice find 👍
Nice looking cars these
I see it's missing the header tank. Those things are rare as hen's teeth, and probably been stripped.
That could be a gorgeous car but it needs a huge amount doing to it.
Where's the expansion tank gone? And all the aircon gubbins?
Looks like someone has raided the engine bay there's so much missing.
Nice always liked them
had 800s company car scheme at Rover cars!! had a hatch Vittesse but could not order a coupe with any engine!!
3:00 WTF! Why do people do that!
No idea!
What you after for it? Be nice next to my 420 Turbo, and BRM Turbo
£1500 ie what it's worth in parts
@@classic_britain Ahhh ok. It wouldnt look that good then 😂. Not sure youd get £1500 in parts looking at it but good luck with the sale 👍
@@DrizzDevelopments No worries it's provstionally sold as of this morning!
We scrapped one of these earlier in the year, rotten as a pear!!
The 1991 to 1992 had stronger pistons. higher bhp at 200 horses .yours is the detuned version with cheaper pistons
why does the chap sitting in the car at 9:00 have a horse's tail on the back of 'is head? heh heh heh
Nice motor
As you say, not a bad car. Clean and polish a bit of value into it….. do the clutch hydraulics.
I had one in blue, loved it 👍👌❤
Rare and sharp car but repairs would be a labor of love, can't see the value.
Would be great for banger racing
I’m interested in purchasing this if it’s still available.
Hopefully your good friend who is a welder is NOT the one who welded Kismet.
No it's not LOL
So just to clarify he was the one who did the welding on Kismet.@@richlee509
It's a big pity that they never released the convertible, although it could be made into a T-top or three door hatchback.
Rust bucket
Another daft comment
Great cars back then
Be careful with the plastic door handles. They snap off quite easily if you snatch at them carelessly. Ask me how I know...
Saved it???
It was going to be scrapped
The walnut wasn't faux originally
Oh right intertesting
Looks underneath looks fucked says looks good 😂
It looks absolutely fucked underneath. Looks like it's been sitting at the bottom of the ocean. I'd run a mile from that.
It's f-ing good underneath. Been stored on a Cornish beach, marinated in sea water, before Sheldon saved it.....😂
Looks like it's been marinated in sulphuric acid for a hundred years yeah looks good
Gearbox is a pg1, has Honda origins.
I know of a pretty mint 827 that the owner wants to sell
I love your optamism. 🤣Followed by its for sale 😭😜
It will end up scrapped or sit in a field for the next few years. That's never getting restored.
@@JohnnyPaton I said many many many times I won't be resotring myself it's sold now anyway
Certainly worth keeping the car…
I won't be
Where did you go.
Well it has its under pinnings of a Honda Legend, but pretty messed up by Rover
Built by hand in a separate jig from the other models, cursed by BAe owners
That's going to be a hard sell 😣
No it's not already got alot after it
Did it sell?
No the listing ended at a bad time
@@classic_britain I admire your enthusiasm but I wish you’d stop wasting your money on sheds that you don’t restore and buy something decent to make content from….
Used to own an identical one
"47 out of 999 - VERY BAD" on Vehicle Score. I'd say thats a scapper! Good parts source though.
Hi what happened to your rover 800
Sold it
7:51..... aren't all cars just nuts and bolts??? 😅
Well yeah but some cars like the SD1 have alot of things welded on like the wings and rear pannels
You don’t pronounce coupe like that only the Americans mispronounce pronounce it like that .
GOOD LUCK😂
It's sold
It will produce 1000 bhp once.
A chap ran a Rover 25 with that engine at 900HP for years and it never blew up
Crumbs.
How much?
Valued at 2K
You to greedy on your price.. 1000 tops. If somebody wants one that bad.. the two thousand to clean up.. and you could hit some shows with it.. to greedy bro..
@@DanDoge-wp7uj I said that's what it was valued at not what I want for it.........
@@classic_britain philbalwin asked how much. Not what the value is. You should have said make a offer. If you going to sell something you should be direct. . You didn't post the price or say the price on the video. But you told the world your moving it on for sale..a bit of a lesson for you..catch them while they hot. Move it out the door.. go find another one..or you will get a bad name.. so I ask you now. How much would you like for the car..thanks have a good night..
LS swap. Also, 50 shades of beige with 50 pounds of Milliput over the instrument cluster - LOL.
HAVE YOU GIVEN UP ON TH-cam
Its a coupe not a coop!
Much too good to scrap
Its got nothing to do with the 200 Coupe.
Actually honda gearbox
So you flipped it for cash
Yes and it got saved from scrap so it's a win win I have to do somthing to make money