This is one of the hardest things ive ever had to write!
Due to a separation from the missus I think im facing my worst nightmare!
If anyone is very interested in owning one of the best targa red t/p's let me know,
So here is the info I will post pics soon,
E plate T/P, 96k, service history and handbooks, full mot, original dealer plates and window sticker, mint interior, fantastic bodywork, this car is as near to a concourse car you will get without spending mega! money.
If anyone want anymore info just ask or see it at Gaydon on sunday!, also would like a tidy ish s1 V8 if the tp sell coz I cant live without an sd1 looking for £3500

Sorry to hear that Hillbilly, im sure on sunday you will find some interested parties. Just make sure you put a price in the window and you telephone number.

I am gutted for you mate! I will soon know how you feel as i fear i will have to sell next year as we are moving to Spain. i will need to sell it to free up some cash. I will never find another car like mine.

I'm sorry too, hillbilly, I too know what an "encouraged" sale of something dear to you feels like, hopefully someone you know, who is an enthusiast will buy it, so you can keep an eye on it, or perhaps you may not be so keen on that either, seeing your lovely car being used by someone else. If I had £3.5K....dream.....

K5, why not consider a LHD conversion and taking her with you? Begs the question really, wonder how many SD1s there are in other European Countries, were they sold in Spain, France etc..?

Jay

A non rusting SD1 that would be wonderful, saying that if you buy this moneths practical classics and look at the article in there about the huge hoard of SD1 parts that are being brough back from India, looking at the pictures there was a load of new unused but rather dusty bodyshells along with the parts.

Imagine buidling a NEW Sd1!

Yes, a new body shell, wouldn't that be a dream? To build your own SD1, carefully and slowly, any colour you want, rustproofing every millimetre of metal as you go, screwing it together better than the factory did, what a dream. Wouldn't mind betting those shells are sold already.... Perhaps we should lobby British Heritage to re-start new SD1 shells like they do for MGs, TR6s etc.

Lol i dont think we would get anywhere mate, Im going to ring and ask rimmers next week to ask what they did with them though! I guess its possible to build a new Sd1, some parts would have to be reconditioned I expect, dont remember seeing complete new back axles and of course you couldnt buy new seats just get them restuffed and recovered, also door panels, to be honest they werent upto much anyway so a nice leather covered ones with proper sound proofing would be a good idea!

Hows about a brand new computer controlled 4.6 V8 VDP with a 5 speed auto, ABS brakes, discs all round, electric seats modern aircon....... oops ive just realised im daydreaming! If anyone seen OVERHAULIN' on sky tele thats what they do, get a old car improve it with modern brakes, suspension, and electrics but keep it looking like a slightly modified old car.

SOLD !!!!!!!!! Gutted!

I,m gutted for you 2 now you've gotta find a nice cheap V8 to play with just so you don't get withdrawal symptoms . ps I've just sold the 2 firenzas not gutted though as I will now have time to play with my rover also in a couple of weeks there will be another classic here (hers not mine) .

Sold to the guy who was interested at Gaydon, he is already an sd1 owner, a 2600 vdp. So at least its gone to a deserving owner!
For now have bagged myself a 1994 Jag XJ40 sport, no v8 noise but lots of car for very little money, still retro enough for the A11 meet too I hope!!!!
Listening to the tp drive away through the town was gut wrenching!!!! missing it already.

That was a quick sale!, glad it all went smoothly for you too it seems.

Not surprised though as it looked a great Vitesse, and sounded immense!
(M40 drive-by!)

Would have thought the Jag wouldnt be a cheap car, theres that freebie 2600VDP stlil!