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- 1986 Rover SD1 Vitesse Twin-Plenum
1986 Rover SD1 Vitesse Twin-Plenum
Lot Number: 940
1986 Rover SD1 Vitesse Twin-Plenum
Superbly presented, this ex-press car SD1 Twin-Plenum in Moonraker Blue epitomises just why these venerable Rovers continue to draw attention wherever they are seen.
- GUIDE PRICE: £20,000 - £25,000
+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Moonraker Blue -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
C106 XRW -
ODOMETER READING
63307 Miles
SUMMARY
Superbly presented, this ex-press car SD1 Twin-Plenum in Moonraker Blue epitomises just why these venerable Rovers continue to draw attention wherever they are seen.
DESCRIPTION
- Essentially an homologation special, Rover introduced the Lotus-developed twin-plenum inlet manifold on the road-going Vitesse in 1985 to keep the factory-supported race cars at the head of the field. We understand that only 500 were built
- It's powered by a naturally-aspirated 3.5-litre V8 with a twin side-entry throttle plenum fuel injection system, originally producing around 190bhp and driving the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission
- This is an original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive car, first registered here on 07/05/1986 as C106 XRW and is understood to have been one of the press cars for Austin Rover at the time
- Our vendor, a keen club member, has spent his whole life in the local area within the motor industry, as did his father who ran many of the press cars, including this one, hence its acquisition
- The subject of substantial investment in recent years, with a quality restoration including a respray and the renowned Ken Clark of Hinckley attending to the mechanicals at a cost of well over £11,000
- This is a 'jump in and drive' timepiece that would wow at shows and, given its desirability, presence and quality, it could just be the perfect opportunity to acquire what was once the Pride of Britain
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 940
- Make
- ROVER
- Model
- SD1 VITESSE TWIN PLENUM
- Registration Number
- C106 XRW
- MOT Expiry
- 17/07/2025
- Chassis Number
- SARRREWZ7CM344216
- Engine Number
- 30A0003630
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Moonraker Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSCORE:
107 / 135
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Substantial recent history
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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