Neat car. I'm a little surprised at the expected purchase price, I would have expected it to be worth more than that.
Photography Courtesy Iconic Auctioneers
Normally, a Venn diagram with “Rover SD1” on one side and “Paris-Dakar” on the other would very little overlap, aside for a few rare overlaps–this SD1 for sale included.
Starting life as a 3500 SD1, the Rover was rebuilt around 20 years ago, according to the seller, during which the car was upgraded with a 4.6-liter V8 believed to have come from a Land Rover Discovery that competed in the grueling Paris-Dakar rally.
The upgrades don’t stop there, however, as the SD1 has also been upgraded with a Mocal oil cooler, Edelbrock four-barrel carburettor, Carter electronic fuel pump, Mallory ignition, Rimmer exhaust, three-core radiator, Helix Motorsport clutch, adjustable Koni dampers as well as front brake discs and calipers from a V12 Jaguar XJS.
Find this 1979 Rover SD1 4600 for auction from Iconic Auctioneers with an estimated value of £10,000-£12,000, or approximately $12,618-$15,141 USD.
Neat car. I'm a little surprised at the expected purchase price, I would have expected it to be worth more than that.
Yeah, I expected the price to be higher as well.
In Britain they spend their money on old Fords. Check E Bay for Ford Econoboxs and Capris.
In reply to Rons :
Can you blame them? Escrots were powerhouses in stage rally (and STILL ARE) and Capris were the same for touring cars. I try to explain it as the equivalent of our '65 Mustang or '69 Camaro.
Off to Google the difference between an SD1 and a Vitesse.
I think Vitesse was a trim level on the SD1. I think values for a lot of Rovers like these are so low due to them being so unreliable when new. Also they were kind of the wrong body style for the time; a sedan would have been more attractive, even if they wouldn't be as versatile. Even more so with a coupe. These seem to be from a period when BL just couldn't get their act together besides a few glimmers (original Range Rover, not sure what else). I think P5B's are worth quite a bit more (but I haven't looked) in comparison.
Capri's are worth more because they're Capri's. I mean, it just makes sense. I may be biased.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:In reply to Rons :
Can you blame them? Escrots were powerhouses in stage rally (and STILL ARE) and Capris were the same for touring cars. I try to explain it as the equivalent of our '65 Mustang or '69 Camaro.
Off to Google the difference between an SD1 and a Vitesse.
It's just that I'm narked dollar wise I can afford a lot of them I just don't want to part with the money.
Is it me, or does that color make this car pop?
In reply to J.A. Ackley :
I think more vibrant colors suit the car.
(Or at least my personal tastes regarding car colors.)
In reply to J.A. Ackley :
I agree, but at the same time it's still a subtle enough color to give a classy feel. In my opinion, vibrant but still classy is the perfect paint combo.
These look pretty cool in Group A touring car spec (just not as cool as an E28 but I may be biased).
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