Estimated Price: £15,000 - £18,000

• Early Series 1 example of Rover’s David Bache-designed SD1, winner of the 1977 European Car of the Year Award, with just three former owners from new and low indicated mileage
• Powered by the Buick-derived 3,528cc V8 engine driving through a desirable 5-speed manual gearbox
• Finished in Richelieu Red with a Coriander interior, a striking and period-correct colour combination, presented in excellent order throughout
• Extensive history file including the original Service Passport and supporting documentation
• Recommissioned by RPI Engineering including engine and gearbox work, Piper 270 camshaft, new bearings, advanced electronic ignition and renewed brake lines (£6,476 invoice included)
• Displayed at the 2025 NEC Classic Motor Show and featured in the forthcoming book Rover Design and Engineering by John Pressnell
• Selection of spare parts included in the sale, to be collected from the vendor by the successful purchaser
• This example represents a rare opportunity to acquire a particularly well-kept and highly usable Series 1 SD1 with strong provenance and careful specialist attention