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Classic Car Auctions

Posting for 3+ years

1980 Rover 3500 SD PETROL Manual

Warwick, Warwickshire

£15,000

Classic Car Auctions

Posting for 3+ years

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Vehicle history

  • Not stolenPass
  • Not scrappedPass
  • Not exportedPass
  • Not Cat A/BPass
  • Not Cat C/DPass
  • Not Cat S/NPass
  • Not importedPass
  • Original number platePass
  • Original colourPass

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Vehicle history

  • Not stolenPass
  • Not scrappedPass
  • Not exportedPass
  • Not Cat A/BPass
  • Not Cat C/DPass
  • Not Cat S/NPass
  • Not importedPass
  • Original number platePass
  • Original colourPass

Our vehicle history check is provided for guidance only. Please check all the details with the seller before purchasing

Want a more accurate HPI report?

Buy the full report for guaranteed data accuracy, outstanding finance, valuation, milage check & VIN match for £9.99 (normally £19.99)

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Vehicle information

Seller Type
Trade
Posted
1 day ago

Description

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 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,

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Ad ID: 1510875781

VAT number: 104676423

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Overview

Performance

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  • Year
    1980
  • Mileage
    33,158 miles
  • Transmission
    Manual
  • Colour
    Red
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