Owner: Gill Martin
Make/model: ZR 120+ 3-door
Month/year of manufacture: 2001
Colour: Trophy Yellow
Engine size/type: 1796cc ‘K’ Series
BHP: 117
Top speed: 119mph (allegedly, but I’ve yet to prove it, of course)
Gearbox type: 5-speed
Area: Abingdon, Oxon
Date purchased: 19th October 2002
Pet name of car: Others call it the "Yellow Peril" but I’m not sure whether that’s the car or the driver!

History: The only previous owner was MG Rover who used it as one of the Press Cars for the launch of the 'Z' range in June 2001. I have one magazine, "Motoring & Leisure", January 2002, where it featured in a group test and I would be interested in learning of any others. Kernahan’s of Witney acquired it from MG Rover and I acquired it from them in October 2002 with 8258 miles on it.

Because of the colour, which sold it to me, particularly the seats, it is usually to be seen at the head of any convey on the way to hockey as it's difficult to lose!

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