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1984 Rover 3500 SD1 VITESSE
Asking price: $27,500
Listed within the last 30 days | Seller located in Christchurch City, Canterbury ·1738 views · 97 others watchlisted

1984 Rover 3500 SD1 VITESSE

  271,760km
  Sedan
  Petrol
  3500cc
  Automatic
Number plate:  NS2768
Year:  1984
Exterior colour:  Silver
Cylinders:  8 cylinder
Number of owners:  3 owners
Import history:  Imported
Registration expires:  Jan 2027
WoF expires:  Sept 2026

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Description

Rover SD1Vitesse, V8 3528cc automatic transmission. Speedo is in miles:171220 The engine has been completely dismantled, a new high torque cam installed, new bearing the list goes on. New timing chain, all new gaskets, new transmission-cooler, water pump replaced. New Edelbrock 4-barrel carburettor setup with a performer inlet manifold. Ceramic coated headers. Custom made alloy radiator, thermostat, sensor and temperature gauge all replaced standard and electric axillary fans. Automatic transmission, checked, serviced, new speedo cable, O rings etc replaced. New high tensile spark plug leads, new coil, new disturber cap, new rotor New fuel pump along with new wiring from firewall. New starting motor solenoid. New quality shocks all round, front springs and new sway bar bushings. New rear brake cylinders and shoes Near new tyres. Custom upholstery, matching the original door cards style and colour. Engine bay re-painted well engine was out and being reconditioned Louvers cut into the bonnet and bonnet repainted.
Series 1, clear front indicator lenses. Tinted Windows: Film Spectre 35% Towbar SD1 Vitesse V8 was offered with the automatic transmission for one year only year, 1984 and they only built 364 now they’re highly sort after due to their rarity. The photos show the exceptional condition of this vehicle. Receipts, vehicles history, hand booklet, workshop manual and certified factory build record all available. Aircon and fuel injection removed:

Re-Imported: Three/four Nz owners, 1st Nz owner 26 years and cherished it, the info goes he had his brother purchase this vehicle while in the Uk with very low miles, first registered in Nz 1988, 2nd owner for 9 years, spent the dollars on several of the upgrades, I purchased it in July 2022, I have added to the upgrades to how you see it today, as a turn key and a drive vehicle. The Vitesse has been kept garaged in my ownership and by the previous owners.

This Rover SD1 Vitesse 1984 is for definite sale, ideally to another classic vehicle enthusiast.

Questions & Answers

  • Do you still have the a/c and injection ? Thanks jd003 (6) • 10:27 pm, Fri, 30 Jan no rovert6 (12) • Friday, 30 January 2026
  • Does the cruise control still work with the new carb set up ? vectramangsi (666) • 4:49 am, Sat, 31 Jan no rovert6 (12) • Saturday, 31 January 2026
  • Can I ask where you the intake manifold from please. I have an sd1 I'm currently working on. gyakutsuki71 (12) • 4:23 pm, Fri, 6 Feb Hi STA Segedin Parts Auckland, currently listed Edelbrock inlet manifold at $737.05. check out their website contact details. I recommend them, great service. The Rover nationals are on in Nelson this month/February 20th - 22nd. rovert6 (12) • Friday, 6 February 2026
  • The Rover nations are at Club Waimea, 345 Lower Queen Street, Richmond. This year/2026 is the 50th anniversary of the release of the SD1 Seller comment Friday, 6 February 2026
  • Thanks for the information. gyakutsuki71 (12) • 9:14 am, Sat, 7 Feb . rovert6 (12) • Saturday, 7 February 2026
  • I have injection set up and Edelbrock manifold and carb, love your car mate I have a twin plenum myself. buckles61 (2) • 10:49 am, Sun, 8 Feb Thank you, rovert6 (12) • Sunday, 8 February 2026
  • Why was the iEFI removed? spottydo (206) • 2:14 pm, Mon, 9 Feb Due to having a few tunning issues with the EFI. The decision was made to go ahead with the upgrade so to achieve better engine performance with the Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor rovert6 (12) • Monday, 9 February 2026
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