Is it possible to ID the spec of this SD1?

[43034]

Hiya there guys,

Just a quick one, is it possible to ID the spec of the SD1 here from the photo?



Not much to go on I know but maybe something! Ignore the rest of the photo


Cheers all!

[deltashad]

I think the models they made around this era, and I would say this is about an '85 model were the
2300, 2600s, 2600se, 3500se, 3500 vanden plas, 3500 vitesse. I may be wrong, was never a Rover expert.

Its not a 2300, a 2600s or a 3500 Vitesse.

So i'd narrow it down to the 2600/3500se or a vanden plas.
A google search may help. Chrome mirrors and velour upholstery?

[craigjm]

This might help you

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/rover/sd1-rov...

[deltashad]

Update. Vanden plas had over-riders/headlamp wash.
Rule that out

[deltashad]

My monies on a 2600s

[dbdb]

It is either a 2300S, or a 2600S. I also think it is a 2600S - they were more popular than the 2300S. There is a very outside chance it could be a 2400SD turbo - but they're rare.

My reasoning is that it has a front spoiler - not available on the 2000 or 2300 and standard on the 2300S/2600S, but no front foglights - which were standard on the 2600SE and 3500SE. It also lacks the front overriders and powerwash, so isn't a 2600 Vanden Plas, or 3500 Vanden Plas.

[v46m4n]

deltashad said:

My monies on a 2600s

+1

[MattW]

v46m4n said:

+1

Mines on 2600SE

[tonys]

It's not a 2000 / 2300 as it has the chrome bumper finish and sunroof (although that was an option, but chrome wasn't.

S spec added the chrome bumper and sunroof.

SE added fog lights, different trim.

As I can't amke out the trim type, and assuming foglights not removed, it's a 2300S or 2600S. As there weren't many 2300S, I'll opt for 2600S.

[V8 TVR]

I agree with tonys. Its either a 2300s or 2600s & most likely to be the 2600s due to the greater number produced.

[cahami]

liking the west ham rascal, ps whos the old fella with the bag?

[43034]

Cheers for the replies guys. PH delivers once again!

Old guy is someone known as Dr Death and is massively well known in railway circles. More so in the south/west.

Cheers

ETA:

Erm, another photo was posted with the reg so I DVLAd it:

Date of Liability 01 03 1997
Date of First Registration 01 04 1985
Year of Manufacture 1985
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2350cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £121.00
12 Months Rate £220.00

Edited by 43034 on Friday 1st February 01:30

[MarshPhantom]

cahami said:

liking the west ham rascal, ps whos the old fella with the bag?

More info here.


www.sexoffendersregister.co.uk

[bob1179]

Bit O/T but my dad had an identical Montego as a company back in 1987.

[ClaphamGT3]

Definitely an S not an SE as, not only no fog lights but no rear head restraints

[londonbabe]

tonys said:

It's not a 2000 / 2300 as it has the chrome bumper finish and sunroof (although that was an option, but chrome wasn't.

S spec added the chrome bumper and sunroof.

SE added fog lights, different trim.

As I can't amke out the trim type, and assuming foglights not removed, it's a 2300S or 2600S. As there weren't many 2300S, I'll opt for 2600S.

2000 and 2300 gained stainless bumper trims and plastic under riders in about 1982. Sunroofs became standard some time before 1985, as did electric windows, mirrors, and central locking.

But even the last models did not have front spoilers (or front fog lights as standard), so it must be a 2300S.

Edited by londonbabe on Sunday 3rd February 12:21