I can do that in my 37 year old Classic ;) Ok so it's not as cheap to run as an EV, but there has to be some pleasures left in life.

The quality of the steel plus the construction is key. I used to own WW2 American military vehicles & they never suffered anything more than surface corrosion on the chassis, despite never being built to 'last' .. they were going to war after all. Not only was the steel quality better than...

For what it's worth, I feel for you.

That's a novel idea, though the logistics have to be considered or trailer 'returnee' might be lumbered with excessive mileage. A rental outfit with multiple locations to enable pick-up at one & drop-off at another ?

Only been 7 days since you posted, you never know. A lot of folks will be on holiday at this time & may not be logging on to the forum.

Agreed, but then the good 'ole 3.5L doesn't have a 94mm bore :rolleyes:

Can't comment on the plugs, but I can tell you that running on LPG results in higher combustion chamber temperatures. Make sure your cooling system is 100% ! Personally I wouldn't touch the stuff, based on previous experience with it in a RV8 .. but each to his own.

Agreed, though this year's renewal will be the last before I become an octogenarian :(

If there is one thing I've learnt over decades of vehicle ownership (in my case that encompasses everything from cars to vintage trucks) is that if you are the enthusiast that cares for these things whilst spending both time & money keeping them on the road they end up up owning you rather that...

I can't tolerate a vehicle that doesn't work properly, let alone three o_O Sorry to read that ill health is a contributory factor in your decision to sell.

Don't know where you are, I could loan you the factory manual but it weighs 3 kgs & the postage would be expensive !

EFI was introduced in October '85 for the '86 model year, although SU carbs could still be specified for around another year. Good luck with your efforts in solving the problem, which I'm sure will turn out to be something basic.

I've had the same problem in the past & we are in rural Essex o_O Currently the RRC is with Lancaster for £137 inc. agreed value & it's parked on the drive. I'm apprehensive about the renewal premium due in August as my advanced age is also a factor.

If your RR is (or could be) classed as a classic specialist insurers will often offer a good deal, based on limited annual mileage & even offer an agreed value .. however this type of insurance is not usually available for a daily driver as you need to have the use of another car for that...

Indicative of the crap manuf. are turning out in the expectation that people will spend their hard-earned on.

Definitely not on the 3.5. I think I am right in saying that any engine that has a distributor will not have a CPS.

Had my RRC (with sun-roof) done at a local place last year, including repairs to the backing, for £300. Surprised to find such a fault in a modern prestige car like yours, a problem normally associated with old motors :oops:

Very professional job, not my choice of colour .. but each to his own ;)

When it comes to EV's in general batteries seem to be lasting for many years/miles, but as you will read on this forum JLR seems to buck the trend. Personally I wouldn't buy a JLR product regardless of how it was powered, but then I'm just an old cynic & my opinion probably doesn't count for...

My 3.9 suffered the dreaded liner slippage at around 80k. Still think the 'cost saving' LPG conversion (converted 10k miles previously) was a contributory factor. Did indeed save me money, right up to the point when a new short motor was needed :rolleyes: