Rover 3500 SD1 (1986)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 171 photos
  • Video
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • Appraisal report available, condition rating: 2
  • Last service performed in May 2025
  • Odometer reading of 82,157 km, verifiable

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1986
  • Initial registration: Information to follow
  • Engine: 3.5-liter Buick V8 small-block with 150 PS
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Exterior color: Cream white
  • Interior: Bordeaux red leather
  • TÜV valid until 11/26, H license plate

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted in Cream White.
  • The vehicle retains its original paint. No repainting is known.
  • Paint thickness measurements showed values between 124 µm and 323 µm.
  • The body is in good overall condition with slight signs of wear typical for its age, as well as small scratches or dents.
  • There is a small scratch on the front bumper. (Image 24)
  • There is no known rust.
  • The tires have a tread depth of 8 mm.

  Interior

  • The car has a Bordeaux red interior.
  • The interior is well-maintained, with slight signs of wear due to age.
  • The seats, dashboard, carpets, and headliner are generally in good condition.
  • There is a small tear in the window regulator on the passenger side. (Image 84)
  • The leather seats are in well-maintained original condition with age-related patina, creasing, and superficial cracks. (Image 111)
  • Additional cracks in the leather. (Photos 130–138)

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
  • There are no known technical defects.
  • The V8 engine starts reliably after a brief cranking, then runs smoothly at a steady idle and impresses with responsive throttle response.
  • The engine’s operation is acoustically unremarkable, with no noticeable background noise
  • Last maintenance: May 2025.

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: 2

  Service History

  • Information to follow

  Documents

  • Information to follow

  Summary

  For sale is a 1986 Rover SD1 3500 in an elegant color combination of cream and white with a burgundy interior. The vehicle stands out with its distinctive 3.5-liter Buick V8 small-block engine and automatic transmission. Of particular note are the original paintwork with no known repainting, the verifiable mileage of 82,157 km, and the included appraisal report with a condition rating of 2. The last service was performed in May 2025. Both the body and the interior are in good, well-maintained condition, showing only slight signs of wear due to age. The vehicle has never been in an accident, has an “H” license plate, and is TÜV-certified through November 2026. With its stylish appearance, rare color combination, and classic V8 engine, this Rover SD1 offers an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of British classics.