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1984 Rover SD1 3500 Vanden Plas EFi

Lot Number: 579

1984 Rover SD1 3500 Vanden Plas EFi

Arriving in May 1984, the Vanden Plas EFi featured the Vitesse engine, suspension and brakes in the luxuriously equipped Vanden Plas body shell.

  • Sold for: £12,713

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th June, 2022 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Silver

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    B997 NWK

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    55961 Miles

SUMMARY

Arriving in May 1984, the Vanden Plas EFi featured the Vitesse engine, suspension and brakes in the luxuriously equipped Vanden Plas body shell.

DESCRIPTION

  • This impressive example was originally a Rover Executive company car
  • Full leather with additional head rests and wool over-mats. Air conditioning
  • Two former keepers and 55,961 miles from new. New MOT with no advisories.
  • Just completed a comprehensive restoration/refresh using the majority of NOS parts and now in outstanding condition. "Everything works, even the trip computer and air con etc." 
  • Original service book, all handbooks, sales and accessories brochures. Old tax discs

Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
579
Make
ROVER
Model
3500 V/PLAS EFI AUTO
Registration Number
B997 NWK
MOT Expiry
24/04/2023
Chassis Number
SARRRMWZ3CM324569
Engine Number
31A0000674
Transmission
Auto
Body Colour
Silver

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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SCORE:

108 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

The vehicle was used on the road from new until 2000 when it was garaged and ceased to be used. In 2015 the owner started his own restoration but stalled after stripping the car to a shell for paintwork At the start of this year I bought the car and had the restoration work completed, the previous keeper had amounted a huge amount of NOS parts from Rover in the preceding year so most the new items fitted were actually new. The car had a glass out full interior out respray approximately 5 years ago before the original restoration stalled.In very good condition after being resprayed. Some very minor contamination/ defects but overall an easy 8/10 Alloys and tyres perfect Bumpers and trim work new.

Interior


Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

Very good, leather interior sympathetically rejuvenated. Dashboard door cards etc all very good and well above average for age.

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Runs well with no known faults, had full service and recommissioning.

Transmission


Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

Auto box works as it should recent filter and fluid change.

Running Gear


Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels & Tyres:

Remarks

Fully recommissioned, new calipers, discs, pads. shock absorbers rebuilt. Suspension bushes replaced etc.

Electrics


Minor:

Major:

Remarks

Probably better than new, in that everything works!

Vehicle History

Remarks

Only 2 previous keepers , one being Rover. Super low 55,961 miles. Fitted with the only option available , air conditioning that does work. Wool carpet over mats and extended headrests, this would of been the highest specification available at the time. Originally a Rover Executive company car, retains all original handbooks, service book, old tax discs back to 1986. Still has sales and accessories brochure with it. Super original documentation.


Restoration Notes

I have completed the full fit up , including restored interior trim, refurbished wheels, underbody restoration with bushes , suspension and brakes

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 19th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 20th June between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partners, 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 20th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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