1986 Rover SD1 3.5 Vitesse Twin Plenum - how 3 years of graft has transformed this car

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  • @Carrera-gp9od
    @Carrera-gp9od วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    I love these things , I still think the Rover v8 is one of the best sounding engines ever .

  • @James-gf9jl
    @James-gf9jl วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Still a good-looking car after forty years. I often wonder how many EV owners today will become nostalgic about their cars in the future. None, I suspect.

  • @bobdobalina2931
    @bobdobalina2931 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    I've got an Audi S8 D2 from 1997 and about 7 years ago I went down a large pothole that broke a front spring. It's such a difficult job to change because of all the suspension linkages and I ended up taking it off the road. Earlier this year I decided to tackle the task and ended up changing all 4 spring, all 4 shocks, all the linkages and bushes, all the brake calipers and discs and the handbrake cables.
    If this wasn't madness enough I did the cambelt, water pump and thermostat plus various smaller jobs too. I mention this because your suspension looks original, but my car was totally rejuvenated and I fell in love with it all over again.
    I think you should renew your entire suspension system too. Even more than refitting the EFI the incredible road holding you'll get will make your gorgeous Rover an extension of yourself and give you so much fun you'll never want to part with it.
    Whatever you decide, good luck with it and you can rest easy knowing you've saved a very worthy car from the crusher.

  • @s1914
    @s1914 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    Awesome! I had a very late E reg one of these in the early 2000’s. It was ex Met police, my everyday car, proved to be totally reliable and was a complete riot to drive. Really loved it and regret selling it more than any other car I’ve ever had.

  • @grahamrobson9292
    @grahamrobson9292 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    SD1 one of the best designed cars but better in the release specifications without body tinsel. Fabulous dashboard designs on all SD1.

  • @gdmonks1959
    @gdmonks1959 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

    I had one of these D reg was left to me by my father in law when he unfortunately passed away, loved it what a great car 3.9 Litre V8 Twin Plenum, looked and drove like new

  • @hkmonaro8153
    @hkmonaro8153 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Those later ones are absolutely fantastic looking motors..

  • @markcollins457
    @markcollins457 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The first time I saw an SD1 was back in the 80's in Florida.
    These limited models are not seen hear in the US.
    What a unique car and im happy to see a restoration of an Iconic car.
    That aluminum V8 first saw life in my mothers Oldsmobile F85 back in the early 60's and shared with other GM products before the tooling and rights were sold.
    Enjoyed the content.

  • @robinfoster7597
    @robinfoster7597 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    That's a nice car, well done. Change the steering wheel to a 15" 3 spoke Mota Lita, you'll be surprised at the difference, you might well bond with it then! :)

  • @chrisblay
    @chrisblay วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Oh, I do like a Rover SD1 3.5 Vitesse

  • @DavidGraham-gp7qh
    @DavidGraham-gp7qh 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    You made a wonderful job of the headlining

  • @brianredmond4919
    @brianredmond4919 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    This car was way ahead of its time. Still looks up to date. Possibly the first car ever to hide the wipers under the bonnet ? Among other styling cues.

  • @Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick
    @Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Beautiful cars.
    My dad had a brand new vittesse.
    He was a gaffer in Leyland in Bathgate.
    It was the same colour as yours but he had black leather.
    I loved sitting in it at night looking at the dash. It looked like I was in an aeroplane with everything lighting up green.
    If I were you, I sell as is.
    If the carb and filter run the car, then why fix if it's not broken.

  • @Brettski777
    @Brettski777 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Sold my C reg VDP EFi around 2001 to fund buying my first house. That had a Range Rover block , big valve head from Rimmers etc etc .Nice car . Torque tube was noisey and cam was lumpy so tick over was an issue. Sodding thing would only run on Castrol RS to keep the oil pressure up. It did come back up for sale on eBay about 4 years ago after being sat in a shed for nearly 20 years. Happy memories , but the 20 or so MPG put me off buying it back . Always makes me smile seeing one of these . But it's one of them cars, you either love them or loath them . Just warn any future test pilots, that you only need to turn the steering wheel a little to go round corners !

  • @shirleyboy8859
    @shirleyboy8859 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love Love Love the SD1..... I have had 6 of them, all V8`s, including a Vitesse.... They just handle so well..... I would love to have another, but I have a P38 and it needs an MOT, so there goes my savings!!... Keep up the good work..... :-)) xxx

  • @Olimpeace
    @Olimpeace 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    In a word - a royal car!

  • @stephengirling7859
    @stephengirling7859 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Had a 2.6 SD1 forty years ago and dreampt of having a Vitesse. Never got one. Great motor. Love the fact that you use and drive it.

  • @scopex2749
    @scopex2749 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    TOP JOB! I LOVE these cars so much I had a total of 7 over the years just the V8 and V8S but the last one was a Vitesse. I did actually save the engine from one of them I had to scrap (it was rusted to death). That was going to go into an AC COBRA self build. Sadly that project never happened and I sold the engine to another guy building a cobra. He sent me pics of the finished car. The engine he had bored out to 4.2 I believe? SOUNDS AWESOME. I love the sound of the Rover V8. Incidentally I bought one in Wales and the exhaust pipe was replaced with a SCAFFOLD POLE straight through just to kee p it on the road! It sounded like a Spitfire all the way along the M4 to get home 🤣😂(but passing cops foot OFF THE THROTTLE and coast - so its quiet ) THEN give it the beans. Yours sounds SUPERB!👏👏👏👏

  • @OwainPreece-ie6bb
    @OwainPreece-ie6bb วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    SD1 V8 working mans muscle car in its day. Definitely re install the twin plenum injection system.

  • @TheGov1967
    @TheGov1967 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I had one of these back in the day, D reg in red. We had a brand new 3.9 rover V8 from the factory fitted as my friend wanted the 3.5 for his S reg Rover P6 V8's which he still has today in absolutely stunning condition now with a 5 speed box. In the day nothing much would outrun the Vitesse with the 3.9. Even now the 3.5 Vitesse is no slouch.

  • @davidowen-jones146
    @davidowen-jones146 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Certainly a popular car in her day - I had a 2.6 about 34 years ago and I still look out for them 👍

  • @rickydub6950
    @rickydub6950 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Cracking example this is, credit to you, some amount of hours gone in to this with that amount of welding alone 👏😎

  • @thomash2806
    @thomash2806 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Well done and thank you for saving her! You’re fab!!

  • @jptwcummings7109
    @jptwcummings7109 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Just finished the recommissioning of my late Mum's Volvo 940 estate, which she owned from new, got parked up in 2014 due to illness and left. Next for me is a Rover SD1 which has been waiting for the Volvo to get done. Just found your channel so will be watching for trips for my full restoration of my Rover 2600s which was V8 swapped.

  • @markjones-vx3kp
    @markjones-vx3kp 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    The SD1 was a fantastic car and nobody will tell me any different still drives amazing even today , original XJ6 is the only thing that might surpass it 😁

  • @yogiguitar1
    @yogiguitar1 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

    hang on to her man change the springs shocks for lower items and put in some of those polybushes and a holley 4 barrel and a naughty cam and you'll fall in love with her.

  • @adrianrobertson1478
    @adrianrobertson1478 27 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant job!

  • @pichurri1173
    @pichurri1173 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This was my dream car when a child. Love the color scheme a lot.

  • @Lexusman65
    @Lexusman65 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Being an ex Austin/Rover tech from 1983 to 1992 i would 100% say keep the car with carb instead as the injection system on those were a nightmare.We rarely saw the V8 versions of these other than running issues but were always fixing 2300/2600 which were a hideous engine.

  • @Rob-eg8qc
    @Rob-eg8qc 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic car. I had the V8 5 speed SE trim version, spent many nights sleeping in it following around the Group B rally cars in the mid 80s, Dalby forest was a great place to be watching the fire breathing Audi Quattros.

  • @edwardsmith1249
    @edwardsmith1249 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have had many SD1's and would love to own another one.

  • @Roger.Coleman1949
    @Roger.Coleman1949 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You have done the most wonderful job on this lovely car , very well done .A timeless design that will always look good and should realise a lot of interest when you come to sell it.

  • @chriss2761
    @chriss2761 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Another great video on the SD1 Chris, You have done a great job on this car testament to your talent and dedication, it sounds amazing just wish I could raise the funds as I would take it off your hands in a heartbeat 👍

  • @thatguyfromcetialphaV
    @thatguyfromcetialphaV วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    She is beautiful. My dad had a 3500 SD1 when I was tiny which he traded for a Granada. Thanks for the memories.
    I had a 280 Brookie Capri in 2007. At the time they were cheap to pick up, now 30k for one. Ouch.

  • @KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland
    @KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Engine sounds sweet. But the 3.9 lit engine would be an interesting swap! Amazing resto work! Well done!

  • @brianweekes1
    @brianweekes1 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Am impressed! Nice

  • @classicminiworkshop
    @classicminiworkshop 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great work, well done 🙂

  • @craighorton6387
    @craighorton6387 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a beast ❤❤

  • @tettazwo9865
    @tettazwo9865 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Good video, thanks!

  • @anthonylynch1
    @anthonylynch1 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Dirty Dens car! Originally a business mans car. What a great job, Well done.

  • @deangoodwin6586
    @deangoodwin6586 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    great cars

  • @outbackmotorcyclesandengin867
    @outbackmotorcyclesandengin867 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice job so far, I worked as a mechanic for a rover dealer in the late 80s and ended up buying one of these as a part ex that came in. I wouldn't put it back to fuel injection. It was removed for a reason, they can be unreliable and a complete can of worms. If it ant broke don't fix it as they say.

  • @CraigMilesYoutube
    @CraigMilesYoutube วันที่ผ่านมา

    A friends dad had one, when I was growing up. A Vanden Plas V8. Really nice car to be inside ❤

  • @richarddawson8479
    @richarddawson8479 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The vision back then is amazing, I’ve got a 3 series BMW and the dash looks the same as this but electronic, basically like a long screen across the top of the dash……….. Rover you nailed it

  • @cal28kim
    @cal28kim 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    A good friend had a white one back in the day an he'd put a manual gearbox in his. We used to go up MerryHill and Birmingham races and turn diffs into scrap metal and Lucas electrical type smoke. We got families jobs an lost touch unfortunately. I found out a few days ago he suddenly died. Seeing the great shots of that interior (it's a man thing 🥹)!! Massively under estimated car in performance and handling. Plus sounds great. I think he had every available scrap yard diff in the black country.

  • @Tony1975uk
    @Tony1975uk วันที่ผ่านมา

    The SD1 still looks futuristic. This is what the year 2000 was supposed to look like!
    You've done a great job on it, it's a shame you didn't get feels for it. But hopefully it'll go to a good home.

  • @johnclements6852
    @johnclements6852 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Probably the best thing is to collect all the efi bits so the future owner can reinstate that should they wish. Sorry to see it go, but if it's not doing it for you, pass it on. All the best from Christchurch NZ.

  • @smiley-qv3yc
    @smiley-qv3yc วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    better than the boring electric crap you get nowadays

  • @tonyblackie3277
    @tonyblackie3277 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job so far!
    If you get stuck in the sun visors, you can spray paint them carefully at a push. They (ironically) are hardly in the sun so if careful with matching you can vastly improve them.
    Also gearstick gaiter will come up really well with nugget even if not leather. Yours looks to be on quite good condition.

  • @pwensor
    @pwensor วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely example 🥰

  • @owensteele1645
    @owensteele1645 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Moonraker Blue really suited these. Must be SD1 afternoon today. This video happened to pop up on my screen at the same time as QuarterLight's review on the SD1 part of his 1983 Austin Rover brochure. Both videos are excellent!

  • @johnlad1481
    @johnlad1481 วันที่ผ่านมา

    She sounds lovely!!

  • @RevRestore
    @RevRestore 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Subscribed, great job!

  • @wayland7150
    @wayland7150 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    It's gotta be better as an EFi. However this V8 was used a lot in racing and has many tuning options so perhaps use aftermarket EFi gear rather than standard.

  • @matthewsmith7244
    @matthewsmith7244 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Chris, if you cant find any replacement headlights before you sell the car, a cool little project to do would be to restore the ones you have. A clean of the inside and a quick spray of the internals with a chrome paint and they will look brand new. You can warm them up in the oven to open the seal and use something like tigerseal so set them closed again. Could make some cool content over tht winter months 👍

  • @shirleyboy8859
    @shirleyboy8859 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    ps: As a Leather worker, may I recommend that you use Shoe Polish on the gear change gator.... it should come up looking great..... Or Leather Cream just to put some life back into it...... :-))) xxx

  • @AllanT-nu4rw
    @AllanT-nu4rw 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    If you can wet the sunvisors, spray them with some "Simple Green" cleaner lightly rub it in with your fingers and wash them off. Its very good at cleaning the peach fuzz fabric without actually touching it with a brush etc.

  • @bluetownbarry
    @bluetownbarry วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks amazing! Great work.

  • @moriwaki1105
    @moriwaki1105 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Had many Rover V8 cars.....lovely engine....if only the SD1 was galvanised with Japanese quality electrics I would buy another tomorrow.

  • @sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843
    @sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic car Chris ❤ defo worth more as an EFI original.... super to see you driving it .

  • @DanielEvansMusic
    @DanielEvansMusic 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Had a black one with blacked out lights, straight through exhaust. Sounded like a TVR. Would go paint balling with all the camo gear and we'd pull up pretending were bomb squad. Fun times.

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Very rare car indeed

  • @1chish
    @1chish 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I have nearly completed restoring a stolen / recovered 2001 P38 with a Turner 4 litre V8 which has the later 'Thor' EFi system but 'back in the day' I owned (new) a 3500S and then an ex demo Vitesse so I love these V8s.
    But if you are selling the car I would sell it 'as is' but supply all the EFi parts you have with the car because it is a nicely running car and is in excellent condition body wise. To sort, fit and tune that old EFi system could a be very long and expensive nightmare and if your mindset is to part with it then why take the pain?
    You should feel very proud of the car as it now stands and especially because of the circumstances in which you restored it. That was some epic panel work ...

  • @chrishavard5871
    @chrishavard5871 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My first car was a single plenum C reg. Vitesse. I owned it for seven years and loved it to bits. I would have another in a heartbeat if I had the money and space. I would park it beside a Kawasaki Z1000R.

  • @howardsportugal
    @howardsportugal 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely cars...I had a black Vitesse on a B-plate & nearly aquired one with a 5.0 conversion...incredibly fast!
    I ended up selling mine for £600 😢

  • @DSperation
    @DSperation 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I think re-instating the efi would maximise the value, especially as it's a twin plenum. Gear gaitor would probably respond well to leather clean and dye. Clean and fix what you can without firing a parts cannon at it. If I win the lottery in the next six months I'll buy it!

  • @vincentsmith8345
    @vincentsmith8345 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    You have done a fantastic job, get it back to original it's then worth more money 👍

  • @SJR-eb2wi
    @SJR-eb2wi วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great progress & good luck with the sale. I’d be interested to see the progress of the EFi reinstatement & again happy to send some reference pictures if it helps.

  • @davidhall7744
    @davidhall7744 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How on earth have you managed not to bond with this classic? 😂 You are the first car person I have ever heard saying that 😂

  • @davidheller3998
    @davidheller3998 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Love these cars, just love the shape and look of them. Nearly bought one in the late 80’ was just coming out the army the dream was to buy one of these with a caravan and tour Europe, sadly it never came to fruition. On a side note I’d keep the carb and use the money saved to get the cosmetics spot on.
    Have you got another project in mind when this goes? Take care

  • @carlwilliams3488
    @carlwilliams3488 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    If you are converting back to EFi, you should change to a Megasquirt system from ExtraEFi, also use the more modern Vectra Bosch Injectors (which fit straight in). I have this lot on my TVR and it is a huge difference to the old Lucas system and they put out around an extra 30bhp from a fully mappable system with much better reliability and economy (I get 35mpg on a cruise with my 4.0). The only thing that might trouble you is that with the best systems the distributor is deleted and replaced with 2 VW coilpacks and a trigger wheel, so changes the engine bay look. Also if the cam hasn't been replaced you may also find it heavily worn and losing power, they only last about 50,000 in the RV8 before they start dropping power (but will continue to run for several 10's of 1000 more)

  • @marksomers2358
    @marksomers2358 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I had one it was great, but the door did fall off which I believe was a built-in factory option 😊

  • @mickvonbornemann3824
    @mickvonbornemann3824 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Looks like P76 with that inlet manifold & air filter.

  • @MrTrooper31
    @MrTrooper31 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I miss my SD1 wish i could find another MK1 that doesn't need a lot to restore

  • @CoolDog000
    @CoolDog000 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I needed new exhaust boxes on my sd1, ended up with 3" straight-through pipes and i swear the car could be heard for half a mile away in every direction. When pay day came, new boxes were fitted. If you have a price in your head already then sell it, or do the extra bits and up the price. Maybe check the going rates to see if it's viable to do the extra bits yourself.

  • @davidrix804
    @davidrix804 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Manual gearbox 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @leer798
    @leer798 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Classic car scene is on its arse at the moment for getting strong money so you might be better off actually keeping it over winter and putting the efi back on. Hopefully it will pick up by the time spring comes. It’s the worst it’s been for values since pre Covid

  • @ASI-l2w
    @ASI-l2w 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    If it ain’t broke…don’t fix it. Keep the carb on it, but give the next owner the other stuff if they want to put it back to stock.

  • @peterbullen3347
    @peterbullen3347 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Have you tried a product called Plastidip for the centre console, it is a spray plastic like coating, i think it would bring it up nice..

  • @markrutlidge5427
    @markrutlidge5427 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Not to be recommended, I reckon turning it into a bonfire 😂😂😂😂😂. More seriously it's looking good, always wanted one.

  • @Jambo-u2k
    @Jambo-u2k 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I would leave the carbs on.

  • @fridgemagnet
    @fridgemagnet วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    take the veneer off, sand it down, and restore it yourself, I'm sure a man of your candelabra could sort it out !

  • @RRacer-hx8qo
    @RRacer-hx8qo วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interested as it is, let me know what price you are thinking

  • @dobcross
    @dobcross วันที่ผ่านมา

    You'll get more money putting it back to original and Paul garnett in the sd1 club Facebook does dash cover and speaker covers made in fibreglass and are amazing....

  • @stewartkarol757
    @stewartkarol757 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    How can you say this is a twin plenum car when you have a 4 barrel carb?

  • @robincook3367
    @robincook3367 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Reinstate the Twin Plenum fuel injection system, as that is the point... isn't it? Will add value to the car

  • @PeterMitchell-s5t
    @PeterMitchell-s5t 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Are you mad!? Sell it!? I had an efi V8 auto, it was fast comfortable. I was totally obsessed with these cars, had at least 10 over 10 years, two or three at the same time. You need to have a word with yourself, can't bond? What with that sound! Admittedly I didn't like Manuel,in auto it feels like a por mans roller😂

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sell it while it’s looking good Chris and pay a bit off your mortgage! 😁

  • @lucdebeuf8444
    @lucdebeuf8444 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    The worst car I ever owned (1985 )...could wright a book of the mishaps...dealer took it back after 6 months 😏

  • @mrlover4310
    @mrlover4310 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its okay not my cup of tea.

  • @kpc5
    @kpc5 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Stop BEGGING for Money??

    • @RetroRatchet
      @RetroRatchet  11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Hows ur channel doin?

  • @happyhermit2022
    @happyhermit2022 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why bother ... terrible car l sold them new with no confidence at all.... I am pleased you are pleased...but most people do not have three years to waste 🙄