Rover SD1 1977 (R) - SD AUTO 5-Door

Finished in the correct period yellow complimented with contrasting interior . This 3.5-litre V8 manual SD1 has been with its prior owner since 1997, and was registered to his brother from 1990. It was first registered on 10th May 1977 and today there are 63k miles on the clock. The car comes with a selection of old MOT certificates going back to the 1990s and an old style V5 The prior keeper has supplied a long list of completed works that include an engine rebuild using +25 pistons, 'street cam and new hydraulic lifters, as well as restorative work such as new panels, . Various upgrades to standard spec include a twin choke Holley carburettor with Edelbrock inlet manifold, oil cooler, large core radiator with Kenlowe fan and additional electric fan, stainless exhaust, Spax adjustable suspension all round and lowered springs. There are no receipts to confirm this, but the prior keeper supplied the list in the history file.We are also told it has recently received new clutch slave and master cylinders, two new front tyres and a new battery, although again there is no paperwork to confirm this.Despite this attention, the car has not been MOT tested for a few years , not required now due to age , so it is being sold as a project , so in summary we have a crisp sharp lively engined running V8 manual Rover SDi with very good running gear , nice to drive . Some paintwork settling a nice winter project that a lot of the hard work has already been completed .