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Rover 75 (1998-2005)

Part of a clutch of retrothemed cars launched towards the tail end of the 1990s, there's no doubt the 75 had plenty of classic styling kudos about it. However, the attraction was more than skin deep because it was a classy, well-engineered, well finished, nicely equipped vehicle that offered surprisingly high levels of comfort and refinement.

It wasfurther appeal.

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