Classics Monthly

PROJECT ROVER 95

Generally, the bodywork at the front end of the Rover looks pretty good. There is clearly a little filler low down in the offside front wing, but feeling behind the panel suggests that this is to rectify some minor dents rather than to cover any rot. A bigger problem at this end of the car is that the bonnet pulls too far to the offside when it is closed. As a result, when you release the bonnet catch you have to push the whole panel across to the nearside to wrestle the bonnet pin free from the catch before the panel will pop up and the bonnet can be opened. Linked to this, the

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