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- 1987 Rover SD1 Vitesse 3.5-Litre V8 Twin Plenum - Manual
1987 Rover SD1 Vitesse 3.5-Litre V8 Twin Plenum - Manual
Lot Number: 405
1987 Rover SD1 Vitesse 3.5-Litre V8 Twin Plenum - Manual
A rare manual gearbox 1987 Rover Vitesse Twin-Plenum that has benefitted from a full nut and bolt rebuild and an engine upgrade.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Target Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
NOVA -
ODOMETER READING
88000 Miles
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note the history file did not make it to the sale, however it will be available to collect from our offices in Warwickshire, or we can post it to the buyer post-sale.
SUMMARY
A rare manual gearbox 1987 Rover Vitesse Twin-Plenum that has benefitted from a full nut and bolt rebuild and an engine upgrade.
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
- This is an original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive car, first registered here on 01/08/1987 with registration number E818 NVF and subsequently exported to Ireland in December 2016
- 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
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It was fully restored and upgraded in 2006/07 and has been stored in a classic car storage facility ever since, getting occasional outings to classic shows
- The engine was rebuilt and uprated by Rover V8 specialists, RPI Engineering, with an increase in power from 190bhp to 260bhp
- Finished in Target Red, this show-quality example has covered some 88,000 miles
- This vehicle was exhibited on the Rover SD1 club stand in last November's Classic Motor Show at the NEC and featured on the front cover of the Winter Edition of the SD1 Club Magazine
- Supplied on a NOVA Certificate and ready to be registered in the UK by its new owner
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 405
- Make
- ROVER
- Model
- SD1 VITESSE TP
- Registration Number
- NOVA
- Chassis Number
- SARRREWZ7CM345749
- Engine Number
- 30A0003838
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Target Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
107 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Bodywork is fantastic and looks stunning in target red.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
All very clean, seats are in excellent condition and very comfortable.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Completely rebuilt and power upgraded by rover v8 specialists RPI engineering.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Perfect
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
The car was subject to a full nut and bolt restoration so everything is perfect
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Everything working perfectly
Vehicle History
Remarks
Fully restored and rebuilt by its last owner to a very high standard and has been dry stored ever since getting only occasional outings to classic car shows
Restoration Notes
It was fully restored and upgraded in 06/07 and has been stored in a classic car storage facility ever since getting occasional outings to classic shows
Import Notes
It was originally a UK registered car imported to Ireland in 2007 but can easily be transferred back to the UK registration
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
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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