Brings back fond memories of my 3.5 V8. 1980-83. Sadly written off in a proven no fault accident. The thing that always stuck out was the glorious sound of that V8 and it always look clean and brand new whenever i opened the bonnet😊❤
I loved the SD1 styling. I absolutely adore the V8 and its sound. They were nick named "The Bionic Dog" in this country they were quick for their day. What great car that one being a lovely example!!!!
Many comments about how good the SDI still looks today. This is a 50 year old design yet still looks so right today. Just how stunning these looked when they launched is hard to explain unless you were around at the time, when the british roads were full of Marina’s and old Vauxhalls and Fords. As others have commented these were also fantastic and so relaxing to drive compared to the cars of the time, and quick for the time too. The Rover SDI V8 was also surprisingly good on fuel if driven sensibly out of town because of the gearing and low drag, but so nice to drive you didnt care anyway If you bought one new the build quality may have disappointed, but I bought a series 1 manual V8 around 8 years old for £350 with the clutch gone, and it only had minor rust. I did the clutch, cleaned the rust up and waxoiled the car and ran it for a few weeks, and it seemed go well, then changed jobs which was 110 mile round trip so decided to run it for a while to commute until we decided to move jobs or house. It just ran, and ran, so I decided to just run it until something major went. I ended up putting another 200,000 miles on it over the next 8 years, with nothing more than brakes, tyres, and a few minor parts, such as a water pump, ball joints etc, (But changed engine oil very regularly every couple of months) It got a bit tatty, but the waxoil stopped the serous rust and it kept going. The most significant failure from the huge milage was eventually the bulkhead fatigued where the clutch master cylinder bolts to the bulkhead which was because it flexes slightly each time to the clutch is pressed down and eventually it cracked and the whole clutch master cylinder cracked away still bolted to some of the bulkhead! I cut around another bulkhead pressing out of a scrapyard car and sandwiched it underneath and tack welded it. The car wasn’t cheap on fuel, but it wasn’t over expensive either, and so relaxing to drive. And quick too when you needed to overtake. I run a 5 series BMW today, clearly a much better made car, but still not as nice to drive. If these had been built properly think what could have been
I'm a brit, and quite frankly, this sereis II was The most beautiful car ever made in england and indeed the world, enzo ferrari said that the e type was the most beautiful car ever made, well he never saw one of these absolute beauties. A gorgeouse buick V8 married to a car that was based on the ferrari daytona, a pure powerhouse and a work of art, poetry in motion.
Nice car nice to see even in the states people appreciate british cars. However not sure i agree about the best looking brit car e type must surely take that crown
absolutely stunning, always loved these. My dad had 4 from new , the first in August 1976. Never any issues. Last one was in 1986. I loved everyone of them. Got to drive the last one when I passed my driving test in 1987. I wish I had one now, they still look beautiful
Totally forgot they had Rover SD1’s in America. Considering that car was built up the road from where I live many years ago, seems strange watch it cruise around in the U.S. what a beautiful example of a Rover SD1 V8. With the Buick American V8 of course!
The "engine block" rights to manufacture were sold toRover they developed the block and it ran land Rovers and Range Rovers. Capacity increased too. Bore liners were able to make 4.6 liter capacity. The crank only has Conrod bearings opposite at 180⁰ - known as flat plane cranks. Makes a howling noise like Ferrari engines. A very compact and only weighed 170kg or 400lbs. The weak point being only one camshaft.
Lovely design. Flung together by indifferent workers with no concept of quality control, sadly. As a result, these cars are actually longer on one side.
@@cybertrophic I agree with you, it is sad. I personally think the SD1 was, and is, one of the most beautiful looking cars ever. If i had the money i would love this car in my garage. The sound alone is amazing.
A rare sight stateside, I'll bet. Great to see it in such good condition. I remember these from my childhood on UK roads. Love the design of these cars. One of the best looking Rover's for sure.
@@adrianengland4563 A rare sight indeed then. I still get a little emotional when I see one of these beautiful cars in such good condition, and running order. Love the sound of that V8.
Oh yeah this brings back beautiful memories i have had so many sd1's v8's, the power, and handling was amazing considering in the 1980-1990s not a lot could touch the rover v8, u could do so much to make them look sound and drive better, fantastic car, if i had the cash id go out and buy one, and keep it till day i die
I would never, ever tire of that sound. What a beautiful, beautiful sound. I know, compared to modern car's it's not fast, or even quick, it's that sound. Just magical. I do actually think, despite it's build quality, one of the finest ever looking automobiles.
@Radar Fairy yes the doors always went first on these. Which is why you had to keep them indoors if you could. Otherwise after a couple of years they were rust buckets unfortunately. Lots of people used to get them waxed sprayed on the inner shell which does a very effective job at stopping the rust problems so I’ve been told.
I saw a beautiful Rover P6 on the road in California a few years ago but the SD1 is even rarer, I think! They are an extremely unusual sight on US roads (looks like you're in New Hampshire), practically unicorn status. This one looks like it was possibly an example shipped to the USA from continental Europe (?) as it is not US-spec, unless some modifications were made. I didn't think they sold them as late as 1982 in the USA anyway. What a stunningly beautiful car, and that growling V8 is fantastic! I am an absolute sucker for that cabin as well! I always felt that if Rover could have screwed them together a bit better and priced this car right, it might just have been a winner. It looked terrific back then and it still looks amazing today! Well done to whomever cared for or restored this particular car, it's very impressive!
I had 2.4 TD version in early '90. Overall quality was not great but I loved this car. My mother, who had in this time new Mercedes 124 and W126 always says, she was less tired as passenger in Rover than in Mercedes, longer trips. I sold it only because lack of spare parts etc.
Love the rover's modular dashboard..makes it easier for left or right hand drive..look where the air vent on the passenger side perfect for a steering column👍🇬🇧
Enjoyed driving these during my time with Lancs Police....both manual and auto boxes....great v8 growl. Not so good if you lock the wheels in a four wheel slide...yikes
Brakes were horrendous! Lock ups in the rain! Over heating front brakes. Smoke pouring up the from the brakes at the traffic lights was quite embarrassing. And extremely dangerous compared to the p6 brakes. I hated the SD1 brakes I stacked one slowing down for a give way . The thing just slid through and crashed itself from a low speed with a slightly damp greasy rd. Jesus that was the last time i ever crashed! it must of been early 90s. ABS has changed the rds for the better. A real great move forward . As a young man we use to hear cars locked up and slide into a crash regular back then. Neil you must of attended so many crashes back then? And what of the aqua planning Montegos? Our british cars went well. But stopped poor. How im alive today is anyones guess!
I had a mint condition 1986 SD1 series 2. V8. Great looking car and capable of 200 klm per hour. Another car I regret selling . It did have , like a lot of Leyland cars of the time, body alignment issues ( door gaps etc) . For some reason it had three mufflers and the one near the rear axle actually had the gases doing a ninety degree turn . A trip to the exhaust shop took care of that. Went and sounded better with just the two.
That SD1 is a Vitesse, not a Vanden Plas. I would like to see the TPS back in the engine. I like the 3.9L installed on it, something Rover should have done while in business. Great looking car. The SD1 finally reached the credit it deserved long time ago, after so much scorn.
Soo much scorn for nothing when compared to the horrendous de ign and quality issues that plague modern cars from the popular brands, recently a Japanese one snatched off its 10 year old cars from customers giving $3000 because they found the airbags had corroded, vw gearboxes that stall and 5 instances in Australia where the cars were crushed by trucks on motorway after stalling, GM gearboxes and much more.
One of the few cars I never had 😓 Always loved the look of them and the inside was plush compared to cars of it’s time Looks a great drive and that sound mmm Wish I’d bought one when they were going for around £ 1,500 🙄 Never mind
Yeh seen how much a good example V8 Vitesse is going for now😱 go “the late brake show” UA-cam channel and type in Rover SD1 V8 barn find. Probably the best example barn find of a V8 Vitesse you’ll ever see. Been under blankets and sheets for nearly 30 years and the thing is mint!!
Went from a P6B to a sd1 v8 (early model). Looked fantastic…just a disappointment in ride handling and build qaulity. Sold it to sister at 8 years old and it rusted out from underneath her. Today…they still get admiring glances tho
Me encanta lo bien cuidado que tienes este gran coche, además tienes el modelo más potente del SD 1, es una pasada, como suena ese gran motor V 8, estamos ante el mejor coche que fabricó Rover antes de su quiebra y colapso.
really nice car but looks like a standard one to me with a bit of "badge engineering" :) The vitesse would have had a trip computer (none in that car) the VDP usually had leather plus trip computer (although could be optioned in velour) also the VDP and vitesse should have an electric roof (especially in the facelifted cars) not that manual one. Of course its possible that the US versions were slightly different specs to the UK ones but I owned around 13 SD1's and they all more or less had the same equipment. I'd love one now but they have increased in price considerably and I can't justify having 2 V8's on the driveway :)
@@Tasteslikepetrol One of the chaps in my old car club had a manual VDP with no sunroof and cloth trim from factory, and another had a 2600 SE with literally every option in the book including full leather - some local dealers would go out of their way to get a sale even down to (in one case I know of) taking the wheels off a Vitesse and putting them on a bog standard 2000 and in another converting a manual roof V8 to an electric one. I still want another one although my heart says yes my head (and lower back) say no :/
@@oldwarrenpointforum I have a 1985 spec Vanden Plas 5speed on electronic mixture control SU carbs, owned it since late 1989. Moonraker blue paint, two tone interior, grey with blue piped needle cloth seats. Full options including Air Con, Electric roof, mirrors and aerial, top computer etc. Its a rare factory development model, when the range was being reduced. It has a mixture of VP and Vitesse mechanical parts, but supplied on 14"" wheels in gunmetal colour, with diamond cut and polished rims, light grey inside with grey and silver centre badges. It has around 5" ground clearance unladen, handles like a go cart on rails. It has the higher ratio 5th gear, so around 2000 rpm gives 70mph. It will do 38mpg cruising if you watch the revs and trip computer. Tested it by brimming the tank and the figures worked out at almost 40mpg most times.
These were our police cars in the early 80’s I remember when my dads Austin Ambassador got hit in the back by a drunk driver, my uncle picked us up in his vittesse and I was amazed because the windows went up and down with electricity 😂
Its a shame what happened to Rover. With proper investment and managment they could have been a BMW/Mercedes rival today built in he UK providing good jobs and keeping UK motor industry going. Shame. Missed oppertunity
For a V8 in good condition, around £10k+. And like any classic, they will need constant maintenance. This is a very nice example so price on this one, who know's.
I had a few of these sd1s. My 1984 vutesse was lowered, big exhaust and wild cam and heads. Great car but incredibly unreliable. I also converted it from an auto to a manual.
Brings back fond memories of my 3.5 V8. 1980-83. Sadly written off in a proven no fault accident. The thing that always stuck out was the glorious sound of that V8 and it always look clean and brand new whenever i opened the bonnet😊❤
I loved the SD1 styling. I absolutely adore the V8 and its sound. They were nick named "The Bionic Dog" in this country they were quick for their day. What great car that one being a lovely example!!!!
What a glorious sound. Really makes me miss mine!
Same here, I had a twin plenum version and really regreted selling it.
Loved by the British police and security services in their day. That styling combined with the sound.
I had an SD1 3500 SE for four years, everyday I just couldn't wait to get in it, happy memories
I adore everything about this car. The superlative styling and the growling engine are phenomenal
Like a Ferrari Daytona.
Many comments about how good the SDI still looks today. This is a 50 year old design yet still looks so right today. Just how stunning these looked when they launched is hard to explain unless you were around at the time, when the british roads were full of Marina’s and old Vauxhalls and Fords. As others have commented these were also fantastic and so relaxing to drive compared to the cars of the time, and quick for the time too. The Rover SDI V8 was also surprisingly good on fuel if driven sensibly out of town because of the gearing and low drag, but so nice to drive you didnt care anyway
If you bought one new the build quality may have disappointed, but I bought a series 1 manual V8 around 8 years old for £350 with the clutch gone, and it only had minor rust. I did the clutch, cleaned the rust up and waxoiled the car and ran it for a few weeks, and it seemed go well, then changed jobs which was 110 mile round trip so decided to run it for a while to commute until we decided to move jobs or house. It just ran, and ran, so I decided to just run it until something major went. I ended up putting another 200,000 miles on it over the next 8 years, with nothing more than brakes, tyres, and a few minor parts, such as a water pump, ball joints etc, (But changed engine oil very regularly every couple of months) It got a bit tatty, but the waxoil stopped the serous rust and it kept going. The most significant failure from the huge milage was eventually the bulkhead fatigued where the clutch master cylinder bolts to the bulkhead which was because it flexes slightly each time to the clutch is pressed down and eventually it cracked and the whole clutch master cylinder cracked away still bolted to some of the bulkhead! I cut around another bulkhead pressing out of a scrapyard car and sandwiched it underneath and tack welded it. The car wasn’t cheap on fuel, but it wasn’t over expensive either, and so relaxing to drive. And quick too when you needed to overtake. I run a 5 series BMW today, clearly a much better made car, but still not as nice to drive. If these had been built properly think what could have been
Many used the V8 to Transplant into a Fiat 130 Coupe when the V6 was gone
I owned one, once. In love with it, despite its problems. That glorious sound!
I'm a brit, and quite frankly, this sereis II was The most beautiful car ever made in england and indeed the world, enzo ferrari said that the e type was the most beautiful car ever made, well he never saw one of these absolute beauties. A gorgeouse buick V8 married to a car that was based on the ferrari daytona, a pure powerhouse and a work of art, poetry in motion.
By the Great David Bache that created the magnificent Range Rover.
Nice car nice to see even in the states people appreciate british cars. However not sure i agree about the best looking brit car e type must surely take that crown
Enzo copied it that became the Ferrari Daytona!
Who needs in car hifi when you have that glorious sound to listen to.
I was fortunate to have two SD1s back in the day. I never had a dull moment in them. They are still as awesome as ever. Stunning cars.
absolutely stunning, always loved these. My dad had 4 from new , the first in August 1976. Never any issues. Last one was in 1986. I loved everyone of them. Got to drive the last one when I passed my driving test in 1987. I wish I had one now, they still look beautiful
Totally forgot they had Rover SD1’s in America. Considering that car was built up the road from where I live many years ago, seems strange watch it cruise around in the U.S. what a beautiful example of a Rover SD1 V8. With the Buick American V8 of course!
And buick did throw away that engine that powered the entire UK for 3,5 decades.
@@3DPeterIt was a boat engine as i recall
The "engine block" rights to manufacture were sold toRover they developed the block and it ran land Rovers and Range Rovers. Capacity increased too. Bore liners were able to make 4.6 liter capacity. The crank only has Conrod bearings opposite at 180⁰ - known as flat plane cranks. Makes a howling noise like Ferrari engines. A very compact and only weighed 170kg or 400lbs. The weak point being only one camshaft.
Love SD1 one the best cars made by rover
Lovely design. Flung together by indifferent workers with no concept of quality control, sadly. As a result, these cars are actually longer on one side.
@@cybertrophic I agree with you, it is sad. I personally think the SD1 was, and is, one of the most beautiful looking cars ever. If i had the money i would love this car in my garage. The sound alone is amazing.
If only germans built them the car would have been mental@@cybertrophic
A rare sight stateside, I'll bet.
Great to see it in such good condition. I remember these from my childhood on UK roads. Love the design of these cars. One of the best looking Rover's for sure.
Only 1,300 were sold in the US.
@@adrianengland4563 A rare sight indeed then. I still get a little emotional when I see one of these beautiful cars in such good condition, and running order. Love the sound of that V8.
Had a 1981 SDI V8-S .. drove smooth as butter.. It was a pleasure to own
Beautiful old Rover. Don't see many in that condition. I hope you washed the road salt off it after the drive - underneath too!
Most beautiful car in the world
An absolutely stunning SD1 Rover V8 👌👌
Long live Rovers and all who sail in them!
I love the Rover SD1 it's beautiful and it looks absolutely gorgeous with that Ferrari Daytona styling!!!
My father who was a pilot had 3. Very good cars
I've had two SD1 3500 s... A standard model with twin stromberg carbs and a fuel injected Vanden plas
Just sat in the driver's seat and has to be one of the nicest feeling place to be.
Fantastic! One for the headphones!
Yes, absolutely.
I really enjoy lustening the v8 engine sound ! Not usual in France, neither when this Rover was sold, nor nowadays when none v8 is sold !
Loved my SD1s all 3 of them❤️
What a thing of beauty! I listened for the whole 7.50 just to hear that sweet V8!! Is it the twin plenum version!?
Gorgeous! Just gorgeous.
Oh yeah this brings back beautiful memories i have had so many sd1's v8's, the power, and handling was amazing considering in the 1980-1990s not a lot could touch the rover v8, u could do so much to make them look sound and drive better, fantastic car, if i had the cash id go out and buy one, and keep it till day i die
Lovely car. I loved driving this back in the early 80s
Gradation sounding old car, that V8 sounds amazing.
I would never, ever tire of that sound. What a beautiful, beautiful sound. I know, compared to modern car's it's not fast, or even quick, it's that sound. Just magical. I do actually think, despite it's build quality, one of the finest ever looking automobiles.
Don't be fooled, These machines if looked after can still keep up with modern traffic with ease
I looked at a 1981 today and the leather is soft and creamy compared to many modern prestige cars that look like hard vinyl.
@@Deeky76Turbo these beauts .
Sounds great , has its own orchestra. The V8 rumble
What a sound! Smile on my face from start to finish.
Great looking car with a cool v8 sound ❤
Owned several SD1's in the 80's love the sound of that V8 but the cost of petrol in the UK made these expensive to run
@Radar Fairy yes the doors always went first on these. Which is why you had to keep them indoors if you could. Otherwise after a couple of years they were rust buckets unfortunately. Lots of people used to get them waxed sprayed on the inner shell which does a very effective job at stopping the rust problems so I’ve been told.
What a motor. Still miss mine sold her in 1985
My favourite car growing up.
I saw a beautiful Rover P6 on the road in California a few years ago but the SD1 is even rarer, I think!
They are an extremely unusual sight on US roads (looks like you're in New Hampshire), practically unicorn status. This one looks like it was possibly an example shipped to the USA from continental Europe (?) as it is not US-spec, unless some modifications were made. I didn't think they sold them as late as 1982 in the USA anyway. What a stunningly beautiful car, and that growling V8 is fantastic! I am an absolute sucker for that cabin as well!
I always felt that if Rover could have screwed them together a bit better and priced this car right, it might just have been a winner. It looked terrific back then and it still looks amazing today! Well done to whomever cared for or restored this particular car, it's very impressive!
Bravo j'adore cette voiture !
J'ai aussi une Rover Sd1 6 cylindres en ligne . Merci pour la vidéo !🙂
I had a V8 Vanden Plas in white back in the early 90's. Awesome to drive,
The first thing ill buy if i ever win the lottery is another one.
I had 2.4 TD version in early '90. Overall quality was not great but I loved this car. My mother, who had in this time new Mercedes 124 and W126 always says, she was less tired as passenger in Rover than in Mercedes, longer trips. I sold it only because lack of spare parts etc.
My dream car, a vitesse to be more precise 😊
A great car I had the 2.6L could not afford the V8 at the time. Brilliant racing car also and gave TWR XJS a run for its money.
Love the rover's modular dashboard..makes it easier for left or right hand drive..look where the air vent on the passenger side perfect for a steering column👍🇬🇧
Enjoyed driving these during my time with Lancs Police....both manual and auto boxes....great v8 growl. Not so good if you lock the wheels in a four wheel slide...yikes
Brakes were horrendous! Lock ups in the rain! Over heating front brakes. Smoke pouring up the from the brakes at the traffic lights was quite embarrassing. And extremely dangerous compared to the p6 brakes. I hated the SD1 brakes I stacked one slowing down for a give way . The thing just slid through and crashed itself from a low speed with a slightly damp greasy rd. Jesus that was the last time i ever crashed! it must of been early 90s. ABS has changed the rds for the better. A real great move forward . As a young man we use to hear cars locked up and slide into a crash regular back then. Neil you must of attended so many crashes back then? And what of the aqua planning Montegos? Our british cars went well. But stopped poor. How im alive today is anyones guess!
Black colour and that sound make that car a real 😎, but that twisty single exhaust pipe is..... funny, and it screams for replacment.
Beautiful car.
I really miss mine. I had one at 18 in the UK, back in the day when insurance was not a silly price. 🙄🙄
I had a mint condition 1986 SD1 series 2. V8. Great looking car and capable of 200 klm per hour. Another car I regret selling . It did have , like a lot of Leyland cars of the time, body alignment issues ( door gaps etc) . For some reason it had three mufflers and the one near the rear axle actually had the gases doing a ninety degree turn . A trip to the exhaust shop took care of that. Went and sounded better with just the two.
That SD1 is a Vitesse, not a Vanden Plas. I would like to see the TPS back in the engine. I like the 3.9L installed on it, something Rover should have done while in business. Great looking car. The SD1 finally reached the credit it deserved long time ago, after so much scorn.
Soo much scorn for nothing when compared to the horrendous de ign and quality issues that plague modern cars from the popular brands, recently a Japanese one snatched off its 10 year old cars from customers giving $3000 because they found the airbags had corroded, vw gearboxes that stall and 5 instances in Australia where the cars were crushed by trucks on motorway after stalling, GM gearboxes and much more.
Beautifully Styled and This ones sounds Brilliant
I had two, fantastic cars but 18mpg so regretfully had to give up. I’d love to drive one again.
Loved my 1981 V8-- S SD1
Man that v8 sounds lovely
One of the few cars I never had 😓
Always loved the look of them and the inside was plush compared to cars of it’s time
Looks a great drive and that sound mmm
Wish I’d bought one when they were going for around £ 1,500 🙄
Never mind
Yeh seen how much a good example V8 Vitesse is going for now😱 go “the late brake show” UA-cam channel and type in Rover SD1 V8 barn find. Probably the best example barn find of a V8 Vitesse you’ll ever see. Been under blankets and sheets for nearly 30 years and the thing is mint!!
beautiful
I grew up with these.....
What a lucky lad!
ABSOLUTE BEAUTY
love to know the history of that car.
Went from a P6B to a sd1 v8 (early model). Looked fantastic…just a disappointment in ride handling and build qaulity. Sold it to sister at 8 years old and it rusted out from underneath her. Today…they still get admiring glances tho
Great car the sd1, I didn't know they were sold in the US?
Me encanta lo bien cuidado que tienes este gran coche, además tienes el modelo más potente del SD 1, es una pasada, como suena ese gran motor V 8, estamos ante el mejor coche que fabricó Rover antes de su quiebra y colapso.
Lovely.
Where exactly are we in this video?
Beautiful engine sound
Only the coolest-looking sedan on the road.
I wouldn't mind having one like that (with the manual, thank you) in my garage.
Cool looking but rubbish build quality. Rusted out very fast probably why they're so rare now. British layland penny pinching
Great to see a series 2 in North America. Did they market them in Canada? Or perhaps this is a later import?
Beautiful looking motor 👍
Beautiful.
looks like a very enjoyable ride.
So nice!
I like that car. Awesum
Amazing motor. Did I see correct that the back says "Vanden Plas"? It looks like a Vitesse. Anyway, amazing motor in great condition!
A really nice car. I believe that this is in Canada.
really nice car but looks like a standard one to me with a bit of "badge engineering" :) The vitesse would have had a trip computer (none in that car) the VDP usually had leather plus trip computer (although could be optioned in velour) also the VDP and vitesse should have an electric roof (especially in the facelifted cars) not that manual one. Of course its possible that the US versions were slightly different specs to the UK ones but I owned around 13 SD1's and they all more or less had the same equipment. I'd love one now but they have increased in price considerably and I can't justify having 2 V8's on the driveway :)
Electric sunroof was on option, which most opted for, but manual roof was standard. either way, a stunning car.
@@Tasteslikepetrol One of the chaps in my old car club had a manual VDP with no sunroof and cloth trim from factory, and another had a 2600 SE with literally every option in the book including full leather - some local dealers would go out of their way to get a sale even down to (in one case I know of) taking the wheels off a Vitesse and putting them on a bog standard 2000 and in another converting a manual roof V8 to an electric one. I still want another one although my heart says yes my head (and lower back) say no :/
@@oldwarrenpointforum I have a 1985 spec Vanden Plas 5speed on electronic mixture control SU carbs, owned it since late 1989. Moonraker blue paint, two tone interior, grey with blue piped needle cloth seats. Full options including Air Con, Electric roof, mirrors and aerial, top computer etc. Its a rare factory development model, when the range was being reduced. It has a mixture of VP and Vitesse mechanical parts, but supplied on 14"" wheels in gunmetal colour, with diamond cut and polished rims, light grey inside with grey and silver centre badges. It has around 5" ground clearance unladen, handles like a go cart on rails. It has the higher ratio 5th gear, so around 2000 rpm gives 70mph. It will do 38mpg cruising if you watch the revs and trip computer. Tested it by brimming the tank and the figures worked out at almost 40mpg most times.
Magnificent engine, just like the Alfa V6.
Nice engine, shame about that steering wheel.
Agreed.
Agree
These were our police cars in the early 80’s
I remember when my dads Austin Ambassador got hit in the back by a drunk driver, my uncle picked us up in his vittesse and I was amazed because the windows went up and down with electricity 😂
SD1 is British Ford Interceptor.
That was the problem with the 3500 rover, it made a nice noise and that was about it
“Speed Limit 35”
I don’t think so…🤣
in the 80s this car was a beast . Manual gearbox as well .
Yum.
And you have the proper headlights, not the us ones. Has it got the original 3.9 V8 ?
SWEEEEEEET!
In the days when this make was a make in it's own right - not a car adapted from a Honda, to save money!
Its a shame what happened to Rover. With proper investment and managment they could have been a BMW/Mercedes rival today built in he UK providing good jobs and keeping UK motor industry going. Shame. Missed oppertunity
They’ve got these in forza horizon 4
Yeah, but they didn't even put the rear wheels on proper - it looks broken, and the engine sound is nothing like the Rover V8 :(
Had a 2.6 nice then 3.5 both x police cars full of dashboard holes but went like a snotty sneeze and both manual
Is this rear engine?
You are driving this where salt is I give it two months to live
Which is why a full clean would be required as soon as you got back😂
How much would it cost to buy one now ?
For a V8 in good condition, around £10k+. And like any classic, they will need constant maintenance. This is a very nice example so price on this one, who know's.
Where do you live? It looks nice
Отличная тачка!
Жаль, что видео не на русском.
I had a few of these sd1s. My 1984 vutesse was lowered, big exhaust and wild cam and heads. Great car but incredibly unreliable. I also converted it from an auto to a manual.
Why was it unreliable ?
Temperature gauge not working.
Great car. This video doesn't show nearly enough of the exterior, engine etc....Shame!!!!....
Sa setter de la caisse British Leyland mon père à travailler toute sa vie pour cette pour cette concession en France 🙂
I’m sure Audi copied some design cues from this to create the RS5 Sportback,…. Apart from the engine ofc😌