Rover: Two More For The Road PT1

A light hearted chase through the south of france showing the new 2300 and 2600 models of rover.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• rover
• sd1
• 2300
• 2600
• vitesse
• vanden
• plas
• two
• more
• for
• the
• road
• british
• leyland

[AustinFX4]

Another great film from BL about the new SD1 and starring the affable Anton Rodgers.

Thanks for posting - I must see if the BL films are available on DVD

[BLHeritageFilms]

they are, thats how i got this footage!

go to gaydon heritage centre

[nelsontaylor1971]

Hmmm, Well either one of us is wrong lol he he. There were two estate cars made LOE99 in Gaydon Museum and the other one which exists in the Haynes museum in Somerset. The reference book i have in front of me says that LOE99p was used for a while by Michael Edwards (chairman) and the other which is at Haynes was used by Prince charles for a while. The book i am using is the ROVER SD1 complete story by Karen Pender. Either way a super car and its a shame i am selling my baby.

[BLHeritageFilms]

If you check on the DVLA Website it says that SHP549R was taxed from 1977 - 1987 and LOE was only taxed from 76-77, thus SHP will be the car used by the chairman, having been taxed for ten years. More reason for this belied is that SHP is registered as "3500 SD AUTO ESTATE" whereas LOE is registered as "ROVER OTHER 4 DOOR SALOON"

[nelsontaylor1971]

These cars are great!, i have one restored for which i am now selling... a Rover Vitesse in targa red. great car amazing power and lovely to drive. by the way LOE99P is alive and well. A rare one sat at Gaydon Museum as one of the two Rover SD1 estates made. (this opne driven around by the at the time chairman of BL) . A super car!

[BLHeritageFilms]

Actually LOE99P wasnt used by chairman of BL, it was SHP549R. But i have seen LOE and it looked a good concept! seat in the boot too!

[davek12]

Video message: you can't pull birds unless you have a 3500. You can pull a pair of French policemen, however.

[TopGearrules]

Gold one: The enquiry is complete The vehicle details for NOF 391R are: Date of Liability 01 03 1990 Date of First Registration 29 11 1976 Year of Manufacture 1976 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2600CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour GOLD Vehicle Type Approval Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £112.75 12 Months Rate £205.00

[TopGearrules]

The enquiry is complete The vehicle details for NOF 392R are: Date of Liability 01 01 1986 Date of First Registration 29 11 1976 Year of Manufacture 1976 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2300CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour WHITE Vehicle Type Approval Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £112.75 12 Months Rate £205.00

[gentil79]

As well as the Stag.

[BenAdams1983]

Actually he drove the Range Rover in 'The Fourth Protocol' the Series 2 SD1 was driven by a colleague of the character played by Michael Caine. But you're right, he was one of the many TV/film personalities who chose the RIGHT car. In 'May to December' he drove the Mk1 800, a car that never got enough tv time in my opinion

[joh2]

Not only those films - the late Anton drove an SD1 in the sitcom "French Fields" (which like this was also filmed in France!)

[nipperoid]

BTW this is my other account

[nipperoid]

Plus i saw LOE99P at gaydon and its lights at the back are fakes

[unigateman]

I still think the SD1 3500 was the best BL car