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1986 TWR Rover Vitesse SD1 Group A Touring Car (FIA)

Silverstone Auctions • UK • 26 Aug 2022

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1986 TWR Rover Vitesse SD1 Group A Touring Car (FIA)

UK • 26 Aug 2022

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AI Listing Summary

This is a Group A spec Rover SD1 race car with a rich history, driven by famous drivers and raced in multiple liveries. Recently restored with FIA papers, new safety equipment and a fresh Bastos livery, it's ready for track or display.

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Condition 

8

The car has undergone extensive restoration, including new safety equipment, bodywork, and mechanical components. While it has been lightly run, it hasn't had a full track shakedown. The car has FIA papers and is certified for competition.

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TWR-014

United Kingdom

1986

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1986 TWR Rover Vitesse SD1 Group A Touring Car (FIA)

Silverstone Auctions • UK • 26 Aug 2022

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Built during 1985 and assigned chassis number TWR-014, this Group A specification Rover SD1 by TWR has lived a long, successful and colourful life, with numerous race wins under its belt and even a French championship title to its name.

Driven by the likes of Jean-Louis Schlesser in its first championship, alongside Jeff Allam, Denny Hulme and Gianfranco Brancatelli, #14 has worn a number of liveries throughout its lifetime, including Bastos, South Pacific Racing, the iconic Marlboro colours, Watsons, Herbie and Istel.

For the 1986 season, the car was upgraded to full Group A twin plenum specification, with numerous small modifications and tweaks, due to the French championships allowing such modifications.

Having collected a respectable amount of silverware during the ’85/’86 season, the car was retired from TWR duties at the end of the 1986 season after winning the Tourist Trophy driven by Jeff Allam and Denny Hulme.

It was subsequently raced by privateer entrants in the 1987 and...

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£6,000

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£16,650

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