Rover SD1 1980 3500 SERIES 1

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , Early Series 1 example of Rovers David Bachedesigned 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 Buickderived 3,528cc V8 engine driving through a desirable 5speed manual gearbox,Finished in Richelieu Red with a Coriander interior, a striking and periodcorrect 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 wellkept and highly usable Series 1 SD1 with strong provenance and careful specialist attention,