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1981 Rover SD 1
Vitesse-
Year of manufacture1981
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Car typeSaloon
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Chassis numberDPR1
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Competition carYes
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FIA PapersYes
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DriveRHD
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ConditionRestored
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Exterior brand colourMarlboro
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Number of doors4
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Number of seats1
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Location
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Exterior colourOther
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GearboxManual
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Drivetrain2wd
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
One of just a handful of David Price Racing built SD1s prepared to Group 1 specification. Forerunner to the famous TWR examples
Campaigned by Rene Metge in the 1980/81 French Touring Car Championship
Driven by Metge to victory at the Rouen and Dijon (support race for the French Grand Prix) rounds in 1981
Won Portuguese rookie championship in 1982/3 with Jose Peres and Artur Mendez respectively
Prepared by Ken Clark at no expense spared
Multiple front-running entrant in Goodwood's Gerry Marshall Trophy. Also Eligible for Motor Racing Legends Tony Dron Trophy