1999 2.5 V6 Rover 75 Connoisseur - Dealer Launch - LHD
2004 4.6 V8 MG ZT-T (the only known auto ZT-T V8) - LHD
1993 2.7 V6 Rover 827 Coupé - LHD
1993 Rover 216 GSi
1975 Rover P6 3500
Marketing. Kept the price down(?) and made sure most people would end up by going for the ludicrously expensive somewhat basic extra's they inevitably wanted. Having the roof-mounted DVD player screen could maybe a reasonable option, but my SE doesn't even have the rear sun-blind which my 2 old 2000 75's have as standard.
True story: Back in the early 70's the original VW Golf GTI 1600 was only available in 3 colours, all of which were "special" colours in the options list at extra price! (I suppose you get one in undercoat FOC (not)). Gave the dealer something to "give away" as a special discount just for you!
David
Last edited by David; 10-02-2017 at 04:04 PM.