Classic cars of the 90s

RichardD1970

BillyFord wrote: »

Last in what sense?

The last new model/derivative Austin Rover made before it became Rover Group.

BillyFord

RichardD1970 wrote: »

The last new model/derivative Austin Rover made before it became Rover Group.

I thought it came before the Montego.

RichardD1970

BillyFord wrote: »

Last in what sense?

The last new model/derivative Austin Rover made before it became Rover Group.

1986: BL renamed Rover Group PLC.

1987: Unipart, ARG's spare parts brand is sold off via management buyout.

1987: The Austin marque is shelved, with the Metro, Maestro and Montego ranges now selling under just their model names. The Rover badge is not used on these cars in the UK market.

1988: Rover Group PLC sold by British Government to British Aerospace.

1989: Austin Rover Group is re-branded Rover Group. Its final launch was the MG Maestro Turbo, powered by a 2.0 turbocharged engine and one of the fastest hatchbacks in the world with a top speed of nearly 130 mph (210 km/h).

BillyFord

RichardD1970 wrote: »

The last new model/derivative Austin Rover made before it became Rover Group.

I hadn't realised it took them five years before they put a turbo on one.

RichardD1970

Hmm, forum being a bit strange with replays and editing.

Specifically on about the MG Maestro Turbo rather than the Austin Maestro in general.

jaydeeuk1

I wanted a fiat coupe 20v turbo, or alfa gtv 3.2 v6.

Ended up with one of these instead.



Can't see it being a future classic myself though.

BillyFord

RichardD1970 wrote: »

Hmm, forum being a bit strange with replays and editing.

Specifically on about the MG Maestro Turbo rather than the Austin Maestro in general.

As I said five years from MG Maestro to MG Maestro Turbo.

They did it in 1600 injection from March 83. Think BL owned them then.

RichardD1970

BillyFord wrote: »

As I said five years from MG Maestro to MG Maestro Turbo.

They did it in 1600 injection from March 83. Think BL owned them then.

Yes, sort of, BL Cars Ltd was renamed Austin Rover Group Ltd in 1981, but BL wasn't renamed to Rover Group PLC until 86.

It's all a bit confusing really.

Full time line here

BillyFord

RichardD1970 wrote: »

Yes, sort of, BL Cars Ltd was renamed Austin Rover Group Ltd in 1981, but BL wasn't renamed to Rover Group PLC until 86.

It's all a bit confusing really.

Full time line here

http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/mg-guides/saloons

These guys maybe more reliable than wiki.

thescouselander

I used to have a MKii Toyota MR2 - one of the best cars I've owned. Sadly it had to go when I needed something more practical.