Rover SD1 2000

justmyself

Any idea how much an early 80's Irish Reg Rover SD1 2000 would go for ?

It's a rare old beast, not many 2 litre SD1 left.

DaveCol

What is the story with it? I don't know when I last saw an Irish reg SD1

unkel

justmyself wrote: »

Any idea how much an early 80's Irish Reg Rover SD1 2000 would go for ?

Very little. The prices of classic cars here have collapsed in the recession and are unlikely to recover any time soon. Maybe try selling it in the UK?

quattro777

Even in the U.K. SD1's are not worth that much, especially the 2600/2300/2000.

I bought a Series 1 V8 a couple of months ago.

ba_barabus

It's not worth a whole pile really. Even an original one with NCT, a full history and low mileage would struggle to make it past 2k in the UK never mind Ireland. As it is, it looks like a medium restoration is needed.

However there is a demand for these in the UK as they are now getting turned into classic racers. If it has windy windows and no sunroof you might be in luck.

If it was mine, I'd contact the owners club and see if there is any interest. Irish ones are rare much like people here willing to properly restore them.

Alternatively, give this guy a call as he has transport and a huge interest in them. He may buy it or know someone who will. I've met him before.

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/vintagecars-for-sale/rover-sd1-2300s/7268772

justmyself

ba_barabus wrote: »

It's not worth a whole pile really. Even an original one with NCT, a full history and low mileage would struggle to make it past 2k in the UK never mind Ireland. As it is, it looks like a medium restoration is needed.

However there is a demand for these in the UK as they are now getting turned into classic racers. If it has windy windows and no sunroof you might be in luck.

If it was mine, I'd contact the owners club and see if there is any interest. Irish ones are rare much like people here willing to properly restore them.

Alternatively, give this guy a call as he has transport and a huge interest in them. He may buy it or know someone who will. I've met him before.

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/vintagecars-for-sale/rover-sd1-2300s/7268772

Gentleman ba_barabus - thank you very much for the advice and contact.

I think I'll sell it, I have a few cars and i can't see myself restoring this anytime soon... so might be nice to pass it on to someone who really wants one. No sense in having it hidden away any longer. Should be shared with the public.

justmyself

DaveCol wrote: »

What is the story with it? I don't know when I last saw an Irish reg SD1

No real story DaveCol other than it was my intention to restore it the past number of years and then i went and bought a Kadett C last year. So the SD1 has been put on the back burner.

I love classic cars. And like paintings they need to be shown off, not hidden away. So my heart is saying 'why not let someone else enjoy it' ... but the head's saying 'you'll regret giving it away'

Decisions decisions. No. I'd prefer for someone else to have it's pleasure. Anyone interested in it?

ba_barabus

justmyself wrote: »

Anyone interested in it?

Yes. I love them. Infact hugely interested but as I bought a car yesterday I only (literally) have peanuts to offer for it. My new car is posted elsewhere but if you are happy to let it go PM me.

corktina

Love the screen top sticker

macplaxton

Love the Dublin reg from August 1982.

Capri

85 one in the UK sold at £3975

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C393520


Might be worth pumping the tyres and giving it a polish :rolleyes:

ba_barabus

Capri wrote: »

85 one in the UK sold at £3975

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C393520


Might be worth pumping the tyres and giving it a polish :rolleyes:

It was advertised at 3795 ONO so we don't know what it sold for. Next up its in as new condition with 13k miles. It's slightly different to the OPs car. One will be a collectors car the other won't. It would probably take more than 3750 to bring the ops car into similar condition but it'll never have a FSH or 13k miles.

So in short, they're not comparable :rolleyes:

Kaiser D

ba_barabus wrote: »

It's not worth a whole pile really. Even an original one with NCT, a full history and low mileage would struggle to make it past 2k in the UK never mind Ireland. As it is, it looks like a medium restoration is needed.

However there is a demand for these in the UK as they are now getting turned into classic racers. If it has windy windows and no sunroof you might be in luck.

If it was mine, I'd contact the owners club and see if there is any interest. Irish ones are rare much like people here willing to properly restore them.

Alternatively, give this guy a call as he has transport and a huge interest in them. He may buy it or know someone who will. I've met him before.

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/vintagecars-for-sale/rover-sd1-2300s/7268772

Forgive me for going off topic, but the owner of the one in the link isn't John Friel by any chance?

ba_barabus

Kaiser D wrote: »

Forgive me for going off topic, but the owner of the one in the link isn't John Friel by any chance?

I'd be misleading you if I said I knew. I've met him and a great guy he is too but I can't remember his name, I'm not sure if he actually told me what it was. He builds race engines and has had some amazing SD1's through his hands.

Kaiser D

ba_barabus wrote: »

I'd be misleading you if I said I knew. I've met him and a great guy he is too but I can't remember his name, I'm not sure if he actually told me what it was. He builds race engines and has had some amazing SD1's through his hands.

Ah, different person so! John Friel is up around that direction too though. He has a cracking Irish 3500 SD, that was for sale when I met him last. And a collection of about 20 ADO16s.

ba_barabus

Kaiser D wrote: »

Ah, different person so! John Friel is up around that direction too though. He has a cracking Irish 3500 SD, that was for sale when I met him last. And a collection of about 20 ADO16s.

The guy I met told me about that car so it must be a different person. Very nice to see it however, thanks for sharing :cool:

unkel

ba_barabus wrote: »

I bought a car yesterday

A '91 Citroen BX? Needs its own thread. With pics!

Well wear

ba_barabus

unkel wrote: »

A '91 Citroen BX? Needs its own thread. With pics!

Well wear

I'm picking it up at the end of the month at a French car display in Kilkenny. I only have pictures from the previous owner at the minute but so far I'm really happy with it :cool:

Kaiser D

Those wheel trims are class on the BX!

macplaxton

ba_barabus wrote: »

I only have pictures from the previous owner at the minute

Mr Porter?

ba_barabus

macplaxton wrote: »

Mr Porter?

No, not a Mr. Porter. I'd rather not give the name out on the thread but do feel free to PM.

macplaxton

Ok, because he owned it a while ago. Looking at those location pics, it'll be Mr. X.

I joined them a few years back on a trip to Mosney. The following year Mr P had a very beigy/brown Visa . It was just too beige for me! But it was in cracking condition.

That white XM in the back of the first photo is a cracker too. Ex-Kilkenny if IIRC.

ba_barabus

macplaxton wrote: »

Ex-Kilkenny if IIRC.

You've got a PM

That XM is special, but it's not an ex-kk one....