The Rover SD1 Group 2 occupies a unique place within touring car history, combining the visual drama and thunderous V8 performance of a sports saloon with genuine endurance racing pedigree.

Built new in 1981 by the renowned Dave Price Racing to full Group 2 specification, this particular example was commissioned for competition use in South Africa by the O’Sullivan brothers and would go on to become one of the country’s best-known and most charismatic competition touring cars of the era.

The car’s early history is exceptionally well documented within the accompanying history file, which includes photographs of the original build process together with the original sales invoice from Dave Price Racing to Kalkkloof Eloff Leyland Racing in Johannesburg.

Prior to export, the SD1 was shaken down at Brands Hatch by Jeff Allam, who would later secure the 1982 British Touring Car Championship title in a Rover SD1.

A copy of the original test sheet from that session also accompanies the car...