"...with Rover setting up a "handbuilt" rectification centre in California because of so many rejected cars."

It's always amazed me why a manufacturer would go to all that expense and hassle. Why not just build the things properly or if they're unwilling or unable to do that, then conduct any post-build checks at Longbridge?

Low down torque isn't really traditional for v6 engines, inline 6's yes. Perhaps someone could explain the reasons for that. 2.5 is quite a small engine in the scheme of things but very 90s Japanese (ok, this is 1987).

The review itself is actually very favourable, other than the slow 0-60 time of the automatic. The electronically reclining rear seat is a cool feature, not sure if we got that in the UK?

A company that has to have finishing departments set up in California suggests a lack of interdepartmental cooperation "if you won't fix it in Longbridge I will have to in Cali!", ridiculous.

Motorweek appeared to have such hope for this car, the ingredients seemed right.

I remember valeting an 827 Sterling Coupe once. Quite a machine, in dark non metallic green. The interior was really special, with cream leather and dark green piping.