Description
Lot 1005
1981 Rover SD1 V8
Reg. no. XTM 192X
Chassis no. t. b. a.
Engine no. t. b. a.
Transmission: Manual
Built by the British Leyland specialist division from 1976, the Rover SD1 was designed as an executive saloon car and won European Car of The Year 1977. It also had great success as a Group A competition car in both Rallying and Touring cars with famous drivers such as Tony Pond, Steve Soper, Andy Rouse and Tom Walkinshaw powered by its 3. 5 Rover V8. They were also popular with the British Police Force as a patrol vehicle with ample power and lots of luggage space.
This SD1 project is a fantastic opportunity for someone to take a solid car and finish the rebuild for their desired use whether it be for competition or road use. Sadly, the current owner is now too ill to finish the job. We are told that the bodyshell is rust-free, with group A arches fitted; it’s now ready for final preparation and paint whilst one of the 3. 5 engines is mounted in the engine bay ready for all ancillaries to be attached.
The car requires minimal finishing and comes with duplicates of many parts where the vendor has previously purchased other cars to help finish this project. Spare parts include engines, gearboxes, panels and interior parts. It appears as though there are enough parts to just about finish the rebuild and make it a useable road car or be converted into a rally/ race car to run in various competitive events or historic show events in the UK and Europe.
Estimate: £2, 000 – 3, 000
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on October 15th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. A fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be left with the auctioneer, made online, by telephone or live in person. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and VAT to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
