First drive in Lucas, my Rover SD1 Vanden Plas EFI

[@victorgrasscourt3382]

I had one of these SD1’s. A 1982 model 3500. It got so rusty and was only six years old. Such a great shape. Still looks modern

[@johnj3577]

That's one good looking SD1, looks in great condition! I've always had fond memories of my Dad's three SD1's he owned when we were kids, we went all over Europe on holidays in them. Great cars.

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Thanks. I've loved them since I first saw one as a child, rotting away in a garden. Its shape stuck with me, and now my veins run the colour of rust, oil leaks and Lucas electrical smoke.

[@miles-x4u]

Easily looks better than that modern red car at the end. Timeless design!

[@SpottingWithSam]

What a mint car! Would love an SD1 someday. Just subscribed 👌

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Nice, love the sound of a Rover V8, enjoy

[@KevCampbell]

The last car I had in the UK before leaving in 1993 was an '82 SD1 Vanden Plas - loved it! I carried a rolled up 4" foam mattress and slept very comfortably in the back 🙂

[@Qwerty1235945]

Beautiful.

[@davidhynd4435]

I want to travel back in time and kick everybody at BL up the bum for failing to ensure that the SD1 had all the opportunities it deserved. Such a beautiful motor vehicle and Rover was a well-respected marque. Those qualities and the lovely ex-Buick V8 were a winning combination. Nice to see that this one is so well cared for. And the colour really suits it. Gorgeous.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Wow! Looks stunning - love the paint colour too!

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Thanks. Its a good colour, and looks nice in the sun. Could do with a polish to make the flake in it show better.

[@ciaranburke3243]

Beautiful car, sounds so good 👌

[@jgh548]

Gorgeous, badass looking car.

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

I wont lie, it really is 😁

[@thenewviceroy]

Great to see you back in a Rover SD1.

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Thanks, I'm glad to be back in one, despite all the issues.

[@kebabtank]

Beautiful car mate and must be rare as hen's teeth in your country aswell.

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Thanks. Yes, very rare, one of 10 that I know of.

[@chris_vandepeer]

My Uncle had one in the 80s we called it the flapper as the bottom of the wings were rotten out.

[@janeeccleston9196]

Beautiful 👍🏼

[@freddysquirenaranjo4859]

Lovely car fella! Your reversing lights are not working, by the way? 🤔

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Thanks. The reverse lights work on standard British Leyland time; when they want to.

[@Salman-sc8gr]

I'm restoring a Vdp almost same colour, could you help find some parts?

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Cool, good luck on your project. Most parts come from eBay UK, Rimmer Bros, or the local Rover club.

[@neilmustow368]

Love the shape of the SD1 a great survivor your car so sad not many about now in the UK

[@chris_vandepeer]

No they turn to dust right before your eyes.

[@richardprice7763]

The reverse lights on mine never worked either...

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

They have their moments, like most Lucas electrics

[@johnkavanagh3830]

And why the fog lights?
Effect?

[@Challenger540i]

Gorgeous

[@nudgerss]

Still a great looking car. Used to love seeing them as a jam sandwich (police car) when I was a kid.

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

I think they've aged very well and still look modern. Sadly we never got them as police cars over here, so didn't get to see them in the wild. They were rare when I was a kid, and still are today.

[@nudgerss]

@@Tasteslikepetrol well we didn't get Ford Falcons or Holden Commodores so we'll call it evens.

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

@@nudgerss Count yourself lucky, uninspiring barges 🤣

[@RustyTriumphs]

Lovely

[@vincentsmith8345]

Same colour as my VDP

[@sidney9534]

Good evening

[@minutepapillon5060]

J'avais une rover SD1 aussi une voiture attachante et très belle !

[@mrwhite292]

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