Rover SD1 3500 (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

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1986
  • Initial registration: Germany
  • 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

  • Exterior color is cream white
  • Paint thickness measurements showed values between 124 µm and 323 µm, indicating original paint
  • The body is in good overall condition with minor signs of wear typical for its age
  • Small scratch on the front bumper (Photo 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 (Photo 84)
  • The leather seats are in well-maintained original condition with age-related patina, creasing, and superficial cracks (Photo 111)

  Technical Details

  • The vehicle is registered and roadworthy
  • There are no known technical defects
  • The V8 engine runs flawlessly
  • The automatic transmission also shifts smoothly
  • The air conditioning has not been tested
  • Last maintenance: May 2025

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: unknown
  • Initial registration: Germany

  Service History

  • Last service: May 2025

  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 is its rare German first registration and the included appraisal report, which rates its condition as a 2. The last service was performed in May 2025. Both the body and the interior are in good, well-maintained condition, with slight signs of wear due to age. The vehicle 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.