Rover 2000TC 1969 Brigade Red Had Show Restoration 1990's Fascinating Pedigree

In 1975 I started a British car shop in Ft. Lauderdale, one of the few who loved and serviced Rovers. A Yacht Captain bought this car new in California, rove it to Ft. Lauderdale in 1984, s the yacht was moved there.. I serviced the car unil1986, hen the Yacht returned to California; he sold me the Rover. I had it one week, n Ex MG owner saw and fell in love with it and bought it. He drove it 20,000 miles, ll over Central Florida, aid it was the most reliable car he never owned, ut the 11/1 compression caused pinging when high test disappeared. He installed a single carb 2000 engine with 9.5/1 compression, olving the problem.. The factory Brigade red faded, o as a surprise birthday present his brother took the car and gave him a $200 paint job.I don't know if he disowned his brother, ut paint flaked off, e refused to drive the car and sold it back to me in 1991. I had acquired an inventory of NOS parts, ncluding rubber glass seals from a closed Rover specialist, o began a several year restoration.All body panels were removed, tripped, teel was etch primed, orlar primed, acks undercoated. All doo, and boot jambs were painted, ide glass replaced with Sundym, ent windows installed in rear doors. All brakes including rear calipers were rebuilt. most rubber replaced, n Excellant set of black seats from a 3500S installed .Headliner is very good, ut carpets are average and should be replaced with wool. Boot or trunk is amazing; it still has original rubber and spare tire cover. Also, here is a custom made touring or wooden tool box sitting in the front of boot, y fuel tank.in it are Two RARE 3500SS Bent rear radius arms, OS, orth about $300. 200 radius arms are straight, esigned for 165x14 tires. To use modern tires, nd not rub the insides when you have passengers in the back seat or luggage in the boot, ou should install these. Also, re a two Jacking rods. These fit in the jacking holes, nd rest on jack stands, hen doing repairs. I actually built this car to drive for the rest of my life, lanning to do a light restoration every 10 years.In 1998, drove the car to Key West, 0 miles from Cuba, ee photos. The next 1999 photo was taken by the side gate of Donald Trump's Palm Beach mansion. He was not there. In 1999 BMW/Landrover North America requested to exhibet this car at the National Landrover Dealer's Convention in Cour D'Alene Idaho. The moved it by carrier, lew my Wife and I there, nd put it in the Ballroom, here they displayed the Heritage of BMW, lso British Motor Corporation, hich they owned. They had an MGTD, GTF, GA, nd Paddy Hopkirk's Mini that won the 1963 Monte Carlo Rally. The President of BMW sat in this car, nd discussed styling cues they'd carried over to the new Rover 90. The official purpose of this event, o which no press was invited, as to showcase the Marques BMW owned to BMW dealers. Three Months later, MW sold Landrover to Ford. I feel Ford Spies were there, nd the real purpose was to show Ford they were not just buying Land Rover, ut an entire British Heritage. This car and my attendance probably gained BMW Millions more from Ford, hough Ford promptly unloaded MG and Rover. I will include the news letter article. In 2000, simply washed the ca, rove it up to a large British car showin Lake Worth,Fl, ear Palm Beach, nd won a lovely glass trophy, hich I will include. It was a third place, irst and second went to fresh Very expensive totally detailed restorations Soon after, econd and third gears failed, nd the clutch master failed. Although engine, rakes and other mechanicals were fine, was preparing to move my business, o parked the car inside, nder a cover for 16 years There is a dent on the right rear fender (I'll include another fender),and a small dent in the left front fender; (I'd suggest just call Dentmaster for that). The car needs to have gearbox and clutch slave repaired (I'll include another of each), t needs the front pulley and fan bolted on, ut otherwise needs the minor 10 year restoration I'd planned. Most work, ncluding door jambs, o not need anything.I'd suggest calling Dupont Historical Division, uy some Brigade Red lacquer,hire a Master painter at least 60 years old, nd do what I'd planned.. This is an exceptional car you should plan to keep for life. If you have bought a Rover that has rust or needs major restoration. just use it for parts, nd buy this,.You'll always be thankful you bought this fine example, nd for the work I've done, nd the history. You will simply pick up on the legend where I left off. I'm selling this because I bought a series III XJ6 with AC, nd will drive it the next 20 years. I would prefer to have the car picked up, ut could arrange shipping to Miami or Ft Lauderdale for $500. Unlike most people,I am experienced at and will will ship overseas, nd have a good international shipping agent I have used a long time, n Ft. Lauderdale, hat ships in containers to England, olland, ermany,some Scandinavian countries reasonably..The car has a Florida title, ut I can title it in your your name, ith a Florida title, sing power of attorney for $200, ven if you are not a Florida resident.I will not leave an open title, s I do not want to be legally responsible after it leaves.This may have advantages for shipping overseas. car is being sold As Is, s seen with no guarantees expressed or implied..A $500 deposit, on refundable must be paid to buy.This is a personal sale, am not a dealer, ut have thousands of English parts,including many Rover parts, sell on my ebay store, ld English Motor Company.You may reach me at T. 1 954 524 JAGUAR, r C.1 954 524 7278.Thank you, ames Dean... IMPORTANT.. The last 5 photos, ll taken outdoors are Historical photos, howing the car from 1998 to 2000. All photos taken inside my barn in Sebring, hich has poor lights, nd steel wheels and hubcaps are current photos. ALSO, he car No longer has alloy wheels, hey were sold.it has 5 STEEL Wheels. I presently have found two 3500S hubcaps, hown on the left side,and two 3500S hubcaps,shown on the right side, ut should find 2 more of one or the other. ALSO, he car no longer has the Icelart, hown in the Historic photos. It was sold.Please contact me for questions or more details. Also, have available separately spare engines and other parts. Contact me to discuss your needs.