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 …
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).
The Paris Dakar connection is very tenuous and may be fictional. So this is just an SD1 with an engine upgrade.
They're not worth much because they're not significant or particularly attractive or particularly quick - although it looks like they were reasonably successful in touring car racing for a couple of years.
It does have one interesting piece of backstory. The CA emissions regulations resulted in a HIGHER power level.
Beginning in the 1980 model year, the American version of the 3532 cc V8 used in the Triumph TR8 produced 133 hp with carburetors, except in California where it produced 137 hp with fuel injection.
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