Rover 100 Kensington
Turbo Mini Forums

If you are looking for a luxury ride... Look no further.

On the exterior, the indulgent red metallic paintwork shows off all of the Kensington's curves. So much that you will hardly notice the small chips and scuffs or the rusty wheel arch on the passenger rear quarter. Luxury greyish bumpers add contrast, setting the car off perfectly. This car turns heads!

The inside is lavished with probably the finest, synthetic, grey and black velour upholstery, coupled with grey plastics and black plastics and other exotic... plastics. The anti-slip mat on the dash will prevent even the lightest of objects from being displaced when stationary. Not that you will need to keep any items on the dash as the spacious boot is more than capable of containing all the golf clubs you'd ever need.

Under the bonnet lives a ferocious beast. The fuel injected, 1100cc 8v Rover K series with more power than even the fastest motorised scooter. 5 gears is plenty of choice even for the most indecisive driver and, as expected, the little beast starts on the button every time (this is true!). A meare 68,000 miles on the clock, this piece of engineering excellence is barely run in. Couple this with a slightly blowy exhaust and noisy clutch release bearing and you have yourself a very sorted package.

As with all cars of this vintage, there is a few minor jobs to do. The handbrake works as intended, but doesn't return very nicely. The guys at Rolls Royce said that it is probably because the handbrake linkages on the rear drums are seized. Not a big job. The exhaust has plenty of patina, is a bit noisey and has had bodges in the past. Other than this its a good, cheap (I mean good value.. Not cheap) reliable runaround has tax till the end of Jan and has a long MOT left.

A steal at £350 ono.

Pics to follow.. I bet you can't wait!

In the 13's at last!.. Just

In the 13's at last!.. Just

I also have an early 1400 k series, engine and box from an spi metro Gti and a turbo exhaust manifold from an 1800 MG turbo ( fits the 1400) that I could part with. Obviously for a few more beer tokens.

Plan was to fit the Metro with the boosted 1400 and have one amazing sleeper. I'll regret not doing it, but just won't have the time or money for a long while.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

this put a smile on my face, good luck with the sale.

Pm'd

AHh damn why do I have to be skint make brill first car lol since minis dead.

If the turbo manifold is spare after the car has gone, let me know how much you want for it.

Will do Andy. What are you up to?

PMs replied to.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Also, insurance is still valid until next Saturday so can be driven away.

I'm not here next week, but there will be someone around if needed.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

The 1400 I have is likely to be a damp liner block. If that's the cunning plan you are formulating?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Nope, not enough CC's.

Greedy beggar!

In the 13's at last!.. Just

beware the 1800 andy... the liners split... ask Dennis,

I'm a very long way from splitting liners. Shall we leave this thread for Gary to sell his wonderful car and I'll start a new one when I get that far...

Gary a graphic well thought out discription, you should become an estate agent. ...lol

A great price too for a run about and or first car.

Edit second post sorry

Edited by BENROSS on 13th Dec, 2012.

Edit triple post bloody tablet sorry!

Edited by BENROSS on 13th Dec, 2012.

If it doesn't sell, I'll turbo the damn thing!

No boycotting the sale Joe! I know you're keen on me seeing it through

In the 13's at last!.. Just

I know your only selling it cause its too damn fast for you! lol

It's a quick little car :)

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Why can't all car ads be this funny?

I remember when these were released, advertised by that blonde bird from Granage Hill

Anyone want to make me an offer before it goes onto eBay?

In the 13's at last!.. Just