Rover 2300/2600(SD1)
Overview
| Produced: |
1977-1986 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,5 doors,5 seats |
Although initially only available in V8 format Rover quickly added smaller, six cylinder versions of its new SD1 model in 1977. Two six cylinder models were available, a 123bhp 2300 and a 136bhp 2600. Performance from both versions was excellent, over 110mph being available.
Both cars used the same bold, five door hatchback body as the V8 3500 version. Despite the practical hatchback body interior space was not exactly huge, particularly headroom. Unfortunately the reputation of Rover slumped during the strike ridden 1970's. Build quality sunk to a legendary all-time low and the 2.6 litre versions also gained a bad reputation for blowing head gaskets. These problems were eventually overcome and production of the SD1 lasted until the 800 series arrived in 1986.Practical Classics April 2008 - Featuring Buyers Guide Rover SD1 available. Click here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2597cc | S6 OHC | 81mm x 84mm | ||
| 2350cc | S6 OHC | 81mm x 76mm |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Rover 2600S SD1 Police Car | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 26 Sep 2012 | Not sold | |
| 102 | Rover 2600S SD1 | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 26 Sep 2012 | £1200.00 | - |
| 61 | Rover 90 Deluxe | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 21 Sep 2011 | £1150.00 | - |
| 26 | Rover SD1 V8S Group 2 Race Car | H&H Sales Limited | 26 Feb 2011 | Not sold | |
| 102 | Rover SD1 2600 VDP | Barons | 31 Oct 2010 | £2050.00 | - |
| 740 | Rover SD1 Group 2 Racing Saloon | Bonhams | 25 Jun 2004 | Not sold | |
| 040 | Rover SDI V8S Works Group 2 Car | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Feb 2004 | Not sold | |
| 234 | Rover 2300 SD1 (1985) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 17 Nov 2002 | £825.00 | - |
| C9 | Rover 90 (1959) | H&H Sales Limited | 17 Mar 2001 | Not sold | |
| 209 | Rover 2300 SD1 (1984) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 25 Jan 1995 | £1200.00 | - |
| 059 | Rover 110 (1963) | Brooks | 25 Nov 1992 | £2700.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Rover SD1 - Modifying |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2004 | |||
| Five wedgies strut their stuff, from twin-plenum minter to race-prepared monster. Rover SD1 V8. | ||||
| Article |
15 classics you can buy for £500 |
53 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2004 | |||
| Stay mobile without going modern. Loads of ideas on tackling the winter in style. Alfa Romeo 33, 1950s Ford 100E, Austin A30/A35, Standard 8/10, 1960s Austin A40 Farina, Morris Minor 1000, Triumph Herald 1200, 1970s Humber Sceptre, Morris Marina, Triumph 2000 Mk 11, 1980s Volkswagen Scirocco, Ford Capri, Rover SD1, Peugeot 205, Vauxhall Carlton. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars March 2002 pg 108 |
108 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2002 | |||
| Rover SDI: A great design that should be an icon. The SDI is too often dismissed as just another disaster from the darkest days of BL. Yet if it had been built by Lancia or Citroen we'd have forgiven its faults. | ||||
| Article |
Preparation and Primer - Part ten |
134 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2001 | |||
| Preparation and Primer - Part ten - This old dog can almost smell the open road, but there's still work to be done. Simon Goldsworthy views as our SD1 regains its shape and a little colour. | ||||
| Article |
Sill and rear wheel arch repairs - Part nine |
138 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2001 | |||
| Sill and rear wheel arch repairs - Part nine - It's still a patchwork of paint, primer, bare metal and surface rust, but Simon Goldsworthy helps push our SD1 towards the paintshop. | ||||
| Article |
Scuttle & Front wing repairs - Part eight |
140 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2001 | |||
| Scuttle & Front wing repairs - Part eight - The mechanical side's been sorted, now we need a body to put it in. Simon Goldsworthy watches the progress back to structural integrity. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars August 2001 pg 92 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2001 | |||
| Ten great cars to buy before they all disappear. From Toyota MR2 to Vauxhall Carlton 3000GSi, these great cars all deserve to be saved before rust, MoT failures and boy racers wipe then out forever. | ||||
| Article |
Restoration Rover SD1. Part Seven. |
136 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2001 | |||
| Restoration Rover SD1. Part Seven. Automatic Gearbox Reassembly. Automatic gearboxes scare the living daylights out of most DIY mechanics. Simon Goldsworthy watches the professionals show how easily they slot back together. | ||||
| Article |
Rover SD1 - Automatic gearbox strip - Part six |
138 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2001 | |||
| Rover SD1 - Automatic Gearbox Strip - Part six - As the automatic box comes apart, Simon Goldsworthy discovers that someone else has been there already. But they didn't spot everything that was wrong. | ||||
| Article |
Rover SD1 - Back axle, brakes and suspension - Part Five. |
136 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2001 | |||
| Rover SD1 - Back axle, brakes and suspension - Part Five - When a car is as large and as good at load-lugging as the SD1, its back end has to be good. Simon Goldsworthy watches as it's brought up to scratch. | ||||
| Article |
Restoration Rover SD1 - Part four |
136 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2001 | |||
| Front End Overhaul - Rover SD1 - Part Four - You can't afford to skimp on brakes, suspension or steering. But a proper overhaul on an SD1 doesn't cost the earth, as Simon Goldsworthy proves. | ||||
| Article |
Restoration Rover SD1. Part Three. |
130 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2001 | |||
| Restoration Rover SD1. Part Three. Engine Overhaul. Rover V8 engine is a classic in its own right. With a full stripdown and rebuild, Simon Goldsworthy discovers how much life is left in our old dog. | ||||
| Article |
Restoration Rover SD1. Part Two. |
114 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2001 | |||
| Restoration Rover SD1. Part Two. Stripdown. Our real-world Rover restoration project goes under the knife and ends up skinned and gutted. Simon Goldsworthy watches proceedings. | ||||
| Article |
Restoration Rover SD1. Part One. |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2001 | |||
| Restoration Rover SD1. Part One. Assessment. No wood and no leather, but it is still a Rover. Simon Goldsworthy introduces our latest project. | ||||
| Article |
Thunder Road |
108 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2010 | |||
| Thunder Road - A brilliant concept launched in a troubled era, the Rover SD1 is now coming into its own. | ||||
| Article |
What's the worst that can happen...when buying a classic Rover? |
80 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2008 | |||
| What's the worst that can happen...when buying a classic Rover?- There may not be any new Rovers on sale any more (or now, at least) but there's a wide choice of desirable classic metal waiting to be snpped up, argues Paul Guinness. Rover P4, Rover P5/P5B, Rover P6/P6B, Rover SD1, Rover 200 BRM. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Rover SD1 |
102 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2008 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Rover SD1 - Rover's big cruiser offers a lot of car for the money if you buy wisely... | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Rover SD1 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 7 April 2005 | |||
| Buying Power - Rover SD1 - Its original quality problems now forgiven, if not forgotten, the SD1 is an acknowledged design classic and superb executive cruiser to bask around in. But make sure you get a good one by reading RICHARD GUNN’s guide, | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Rover SD1 |
98 |
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| Publication | Classics November 2004 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Rover SD1 - Tim Morgan explains everything you need to know when buying a Rover SD1. | ||||
| Article |
The Forgotten Classic - Hot Hatch - Rover SD1 Vitesse |
22 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2004 | |||
| The Forgotten Classic - Hot Hatch - Rover SD1 Vitesse - Rover's mighty Vitesse (not to be confused with the Triumph of the same name) has loads to offer: Loads of room, loads of performance and loads of style. Mike Huber rates it highly. | ||||
| Article |
Classics November 2002 pg 88 |
88 |
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| Publication | Classics November 2002 | |||
| Maintenance Guide. Rover SD1 V8. Futuristic in design, but powered by the proven and much loved Buick-derived V8, the 3.5 litre SD1 Rovers promise straightforward maintenance. Kim Henson takes a close look. | ||||
| Article |
Classics June 2001 pg 24 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classics June 2001 | |||
| Beginning of the end? The Rover SD1 is 25 years old and is blamed by some as the start of the downfall of Rover. Tim Morgan drives a very early example and explodes a few of the myths that even today still surround this car. | ||||
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