"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
04/25/2018 at 10:18 • Filed to: None
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"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
04/25/2018 at 10:18 • Filed to: None | 5
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I need this SD1! I think a V8 cruiser would work nicely as a second car next to the Twingo, right?
Actually, I already messaged the seller with some questions (how long has it been sitting, what’s wrong with it, etc.)
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 10:33 |
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A certain amount of mechanical defect risk, but at that price...
The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 10:38 |
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If you buy you we all know what has to be done to it.
duurtlang
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
04/25/2018 at 10:42 |
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The inspection expired in 2013, so it’s been off the road for at least as long. So what could possible go wrong? Having said that, I have full confidence in BvdV being able to judge the condition if/when he sees it in person.
fintail
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 10:45 |
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If anything, you can kind of re-enact a music video (someone will get it):
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> fintail
04/25/2018 at 11:16 |
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I always liked the SD1, but lately I got into 80s music, and you could say this music video spurred on my search for an SD1
I sort of need a Saab 99 turbo too...
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
04/25/2018 at 11:20 |
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You’re definitely right, but it seems like a good deal. But I definitely need to judge it when I see it. I don’t have the skill, nor tools to do extensive repairs, so as long as it is a solid mechanical base I should be able to save it.
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/25/2018 at 11:22 |
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That would be awesome! If only I had that much money laying around...
I think I’ll stick to a Vitesse rear wing and maybe a side exit exhaust initially.
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fintail
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 13:04 |
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Nice, you got it.
Saab Turbo on Inca wheels, no less.
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> fintail
04/25/2018 at 13:14 |
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If I buy it, I’m definitely going to buy a Human League cassette and play ‘Don’t you want me’ while driving !
Klaus Schmoll
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 13:31 |
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Wagon conversion?
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> Klaus Schmoll
04/25/2018 at 13:36 |
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Hmm, I like the idea, maybe a more sporty looking wagon conversion?
To be honest, the trunk boot is pretty large as is:
I mean, it’s bigger than the Twingo....
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Klaus Schmoll
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 13:44 |
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Yeah, the trunk on these is huuuuge already, so a sportier wagon conversion would mean leaving them as is.
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> Klaus Schmoll
04/25/2018 at 13:53 |
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Yeah, changing the rear to have a lower trunk sill (or however you call it in English) would pretty much make it a sporty wagon. Giving it a slightly longer roof and a slightly more upright rear window would create a very Audi 100 Avant like rear.
someassemblyrequired
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 13:56 |
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It’s an 80s Rover, this might be the more appropriate tune:
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> someassemblyrequired
04/25/2018 at 14:04 |
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Would it listen to the lyrics and keep functioning as a way to try not to make me cry, though ?
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someassemblyrequired
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 16:21 |
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No, it really wants to hurt you and it runs on gasoline and it’s owner’s tears. That being said, I’d love to have an SD1, even as garage art.
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> someassemblyrequired
04/25/2018 at 16:39 |
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Ah well, tears are cheaper than gasoline :P
Svend
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
04/25/2018 at 17:48 |
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There is one of those for sale on carandclassic.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C931949
1985 TWR Rover SD1
Built for the 1985 Season by Tom Walkinshaw Racing this Rover Vitesse SD1 is one of the most successful TWR cars built. Finished in its Iconic Bastos livery which was used for its ETCC appearances, this car also won the RAC Tourist Trophy in 1986 with Jeff Allam.
The Rover SD1 was the dominant car of the 1985 / 1986 seasons, consistently on the podium and winning races in both national championships and the European Touring Car Championship. This particular car remains in fantastically original condition and comes with a large amount of history, and an enviable competition record.
Results highlights include:
Championships:
1st Overall French Production Championship 1985 J-L Schlesser (3 wins)
Individual Races
1st Overall Silverstone Tourist Trophy 1986 J Allam
1st Overall Brands hatch British Saloon Car Championship 1986 J Allam
2nd Overall Monza 500km ETCC J Allam / E Joosen
3rd Overall Anderstorp ETCC J Allam / D Hulme
Drivers:
Jeff Allam
Gianfranco Brancatelli
Denny Hulme
Eddy Joosen
Jean Louis Schlesser
Main Sponsors / Liveries used:
Marlboro
Bastos
Istel
Herbie Clips
South Pacific
Watson’s
Today the car is complete and ready to race and has current FIA HTP papers and a spares package. It is an ideal entry into Peter Auto’s HTC Touring Car Racing, and Motor Racing Legends Touring Car Series. A
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> Svend
04/26/2018 at 03:24 |
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Nice! And it’s even £0, so I can afford it xD