Rover SD1 (1976-1986): books - history and models

Rover SD1 - The Full Story 1976-1986

Rover's large hatchback saloon of the 1970s and 1980s combined style, performance, and practicality. Designed by experienced Rover engineers with input from Triumph, the SD1 featured a sleek design inspired by Italian supercars while offering the versatility of a spacious hatchback.

The top models were powered by the same V8 engines as earlier Rover classics, adding to their appeal. However, the SD1 had both strengths and weaknesses, from its promising concept to the challenges faced during production.

In this book, Rover historian James Taylor presents the complete history of the SD1, including its successes and flaws. With over 250 photographs, it covers:
- The background and development of the SD1
- The early models, often criticized, and the improved later versions
- The high-end Vitesse and Vanden Plas editions
- Special variants used abroad and by the police
- The SD1's role in motor sport
- Tips on buying and owning an SD1 today.

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