281 Rover SD1 Vitesse (1985) A 15 DBR

Rover 3500 Vitesse SDI (1982-86) Engine 3528cc V8 OHV
Chassis No: SARRREWZ7CM331776
Registration Number A 15 DBR (Cherished number, originally alloted to Newcastle upon Tyne for Durham)
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The Rover SD1 ("SD1", the "SD" refers to "Specialist Division" and "1" is the first car to come from the in-house design team).was designed by Spen King and David Bache. The radical shape, resembled a Ferrari Daytona, but was designed with simplicity of manufacture in mind in contrast to the outgoing P6.To the point of reverting to a live rear axle and drum brakes at the rear.

Initially realed in June 1976 as a 3528cc V8 and was warmly praised by the press, winning the title European Car of the Year for 1977.

In 1982 Rover unveiled the Cowley-built, facelifted line to the public. These cars benefited mostly from small cosmetic changes on the exterior as well as a quite extensively redesigned interior. the facelift cars have redesigned headlamps with chromed rims and flush fitting on the later, recessed on the earlier series, the deeper rear window now fitted with a rear wash wipe, and the new plastic wrap around bumpers which replaced the three piece rubber and stainless steel ones. Along with the facelift came a rash of new models, including the flagship 190bhp fuel-injected version of its V8. engine the new derivative was originally only available in the Vitesse model, but from 1984 onwards it was also offered in the luxury Vanden Plas. Very rare are the "Twin Plenum" Vitesses; these had two throttle bodies mounted on the plenum chamber instead of one, and were produced in very small numbers as homologation for the twin plenum racers.

This car was offered for sale at the H and H Buxton Pavilion Gardens sale of 10th April 2019, selling for £ 4,050 inc. buyers premium

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Shot 10.04.2019 at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire Ref 138-281

Taken in: UK / England / High Peak District / Buxton (show map)

Taken on: April 10, 2019

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