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 …
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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 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.