Rare Series 1 model with desirable manual gearbox.
Originally supplied new by Rover Agent Wadham Stringer of Worthing to its 1st owner Mr Hemming of Lancing on the 1st August 1979, Ordered in Pendelican White with Nutmeg trim with Zeibart treatment. The SD1 resided in the Sussex area for the next 38 years then briefing staying in the Cambridgeshire area before heading back to its original home of Sussex again.
Complete with comprehensive & fascinating history including an Original sales brochure, Original Blue Leyland Cars Supercover Handbook Portfolio (Including Rover 2600 Owners Handbook, Passport to Service (Stamped), Supercover Temporary Membership Card (Stamped), Supercover Change of Ownership/Address card, Registration card, Supercover Satisfaction Card, Congratulations & Welcome to Supercover, Supercover leaflet), Old MOT’s dating back to 1983, Old tax discs, The history details a “no expense spared” maintenance program.
DYJ 499V has now covered 54,900 miles from new. Much recent expenditure making this particular exceptional example ready for its next proud custodian.
The SD1 can be considered as the last British Rover, being the final Rover-badged vehicle to be produced at Solihull.