This extraordinary car has been meticulously cared-for, curated and cherished throughout its long life, as will be immediately apparent to anyone who sees it.

The previous owner bought it and then found his circumstances rather altered and he was required to work abroad for long periods.

The car went into a professional classic car storage facility in 2011 and spent the next 14 years there.

While stored, it was started regularly, maintained as necessary and kept warm, dry and safe at all times.

The vendor, who is no stranger to classic cars and is a self-confessed Ford, BMW and Jaguar enthusiast, found himself drawn to this rare, tucked-away SD1 and bought the car in early in 2025.

He then spent over £2,600 recommissioning it and making sure that its unrestored authenticity and originality were preserved and shown-off to optimum effect.

The result is the simply stunning, time-warp example you see before you today.

The car starts on the button, fires-up with a gloriously melliflu...