PURE MADNESS! 1000HP Twin Turbo Rover SD1 Restomod Full Build Brakedown!

[@classic_britain]

Sorry I took the video down I forgot to add the picture of the dyno sheet in the video I only lost 100 views hope you guys enjoy!

[@roversteve8772]

Oh wonder what happened 😂.

[@georgekaritzis2374]

"It's hard to go slow " what a bloke 👍

[@scopex2749]

I fell in love with the SD1 V8 as soon as they came out! I had a total of SEVEN during my lifetime the last one a Vitesse! I wish I could have put a big lump in it! OUTSTANDING BUILD SIR!

[@johngibson3837]

@@scopex2749 I fancied a ford 302/351 in mine

[@Fester_]

70 in the left lane, 70 in the right lane = 170 down the middle, thank you officer. A vehicle not be wrapped around a lamp post. I guess a labour of love over a long time so no box section. A couple of folk in the big houses had them, I didn't get close. Red, what a colour. Thanks for that, thanks owner and dad.

[@classic_britain]

Was great to meet you mate thanks for putting up with me!

[@paulyarlett1238]

I had a SD1 back in the early nintys ,,,loved it ,,also had a classic 2 door range rover,,,and put a 3500SD1 in a Ford capri....but this is on another level,,brilliant..

[@peterh4761]

I love the way he put creep marks in yellow on everything....proper engineer!!

[@vincemarshall8550]

stunning engineering on that machine ,sounds like a midlander owner as well ,brilliant

[@hoddy121john]

Brilliant,work of art, owner is very humble, a gent very talented.

[@arden6665]

He must feel like one lucky man knowing he's got that car parked in his garage. What an absolute beauty of a car. Well done and thanks for showing us around.

[@classic_britain]

Yep it's taken them 3 years to build it but I would say it's worth it!

[@TipTopMotors.]

Love Skylines but i have always loved SD1's. That is some machine and sounds lovely.

[@carguyuk7525]

This is my perfect car. Thanks for sharing the video. Brilliant video. I had 4 rover sd1s over the years. All vitesse.

[@classic_britain]

I do like the SD1 had 4 myself but there awful in terms of build quality

[@MP-po6fj]

1400 bhp Big wagon like that.. This man knows his rovers very well..

[@classic_britain]

Yeah it's a great build

[@donaljamescaddye3805]

I always liked the SD1 - Ever since I saw Tony Pond slinging the Computervision rally car around the country lanes here in Ireland- He even boiled the power steering fluid That car is just class - so well built and executed ! Labour of love

[@classic_britain]

Oh yeah the car is a very serious bit of kit

[@2.fresh767]

Now that is my dream car, the noise just on tick over you know it’s serious.

[@johngibson3837]

Super cool wasn't surprised to see an LS as ain't no rover doin 1000hp, looks like a really good build with a lot of attention on detail, had a sd1 stock car so no opening doors looked bit like Audi sport coupe rally car from early 80s have a few photos if the fella is interested

[@classic_britain]

There are Rovers close to 1000HP but there not going to make it for long lol

[@biroldjoshan3745]

What an excellent job ,and now what a car ! Truly awesome

[@CoolhandLuke552]

Wow 😮 what a beast of a Rover, that exhaust note when he revved the motor 👌

[@classic_britain]

That was only a rev to 4K LOL

[@CoolhandLuke552]

@@classic_britain Will we get to see it on the track ?

[@classic_britain]

@@CoolhandLuke552 Yes at some stage

[@evanjohn503]

fabulous build - can't wait for the drive

[@broadkamikaze]

Absolutely brilliant build and that exhaust note! I can't wait to see a driving video 👍

[@classic_britain]

Yeah when the weather is dry we will go out in it!

[@PeterMitchell-s5t]

The sound is just wet dream material!! Well done that man😊😊

[@classic_britain]

It sounds great

[@maxflight777]

A Shame we couldn’t see the owner, or discover a little about his background and motivations. Disregard! We did see them ! Best wishes to them both

[@classic_britain]

You saw the owners dad and my friend not the owner haha but yeah it's a great car

[@paulr7582]

Very costly car. 1 of the best conversions I ever seen hats off to the old fella and all involved building a great sd1.😊

[@classic_britain]

Yeah it was not cheap but a great build

[@garyclarke1086]

In the early 90's i knew of a twin turbo V8 manual, incredible performance, but suffered fumes to burn your eyes out when the sunroof was open 😆

[@UOO303T]

Wow lv the old cars

[@matthawkins6875]

Magnificent… all that detail. Anyone else spot the Xr3i rear wheel spats?

[@leeusher2965]

There on front and rear

[@SaqibJavid-l8w]

Wow this is what i dreams ✨ of mad max

[@grandad8753]

First time I got a semmie over a KZbin video 😮

[@classic_britain]

Bahahaha

[@DoubleDsinthedrivingseat]

We need to see it on the road. Can you get a ride? looks like an awesome machine and i imagine your face would be a picture 😂

[@classic_britain]

Yeah when we get some dry weather

[@Shady-Shane]

Those Corsa electric columns get about, I've got one in my van.

[@MP-po6fj]

Serious credit to this man here V8 1000bhp. Knows these SD1s

[@classic_britain]

Yep he sure does know them well!

[@MP-po6fj]

@@classic_britain the level of knowledge and to retro fit that engine and Toyota rear end.. Takes serious skill set to fab in correctly. So ex Audi VW 15 years know the Score r Turning wrenches. Hats off guys

[@classic_britain]

@@MP-po6fj Yes there very smart guys and really know what there doing

[@marklittler784]

They don't make them like they used to !!!😅🤸😄🤸😄

[@paultaylor5911]

Do like a SD1 😮

[@Andy-xe8wz]

Amazing car love it❤

[@Mike-H_UK]

Excellent video. Many thanks for producing it.

[@classic_britain]

Glad you liked it

[@tinman917]

A real sleeper.

[@martinbalmforth2665]

Ludicrous speed GO!!!

[@ianmoorcroft3689]

Very nice

[@pauldavies6037]

amazing job dude

[@classic_britain]

Glad you liked it

[@johnfletcher371]

Superb build but the length of that bolt on the exhaust, dear oh dear 😮

[@PandH24]

We need a drive video of this

[@classic_britain]

Yes sir as soon as we get some good weather it will happen!

[@BoSSLeVeLs]

What a sound that car makes ooof

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Excellent video 🚗🚙🚘👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@classic_britain]

Glad you liked it Jimmy

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

What's the standing quarter time?

[@classic_britain]

Not raced yet

[@markwood6700]

At first i thought it was the car it was styled from the Ferrari 365 gtb Daytona .

[@classic_britain]

It was!

[@heyabusa1]

My standard 5 Speed manual has bad enough in the wet. This thing would be uncontrollable with standard back end on.

[@classic_britain]

Yeah out 5 speed SD1 goes well enough and that's stock!

[@sarahlivingstone8367]

Wow

[@Ziesingracing]

I've been following this build for a while ago and I someone would make a video on it

[@classic_britain]

Yeah next year we will go out in it the weather is just to wet right now

[@influentialgurning]

Is there room for a strut brace, or is it unwanted? Could an undertray pay-off on track, or is road use and the convenience of maintenance preferred?

[@classic_britain]

It's not a full track car but there is not really room for a brace but it's all toyota chassis rails at the front so it's really strong!

[@simonmercer9530]

Insane insane insane ! Love it cheers for the vid

[@lawrenceoliver9813]

My brother had one exactly like it same color with those same headlights which I thought unti now were only US spec

[@classic_britain]

I had a SD1 with those US lights kooked great

[@Christian-ve1wi]

Come on September fucking dry up for gods sake I want to see this thing on the road creating new potholes 😂

[@MOSSFEEN]

Full Build BREAKDOWN

[@marksomers2358]

I want one

[@ianwiggins5499]

That sounds beautiful nice and fruity sound that’s about me on the exhaust. See how loud it is. Most Sheridan you’d get pinched by the police if you drove that round Cornwall mate you would never licence if you drove out loud Cornwall.😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@classic_britain]

The police don't care down here 😂

[@wilburchubs]

Well Holy fuck 😮

[@voodoocars2134]

Good build but I would prefer it with the standard interior albeit slightly updated..

[@classic_britain]

You need bucket seats with that sort of power!

[@ianwiggins5499]

SD one Rover never as unbelievable Mr Spencer money or not that is nice you wouldn’t think of it just by looking at it you think it’s just a normal favour like did you get out close and you start looking at it and you’re looking inside it now blacked out so we can see and see what’s in there I’m not 😅😅😅😅 😊

[@carguyuk7525]

How much time and money to build? It must have taken years. £60k?

[@classic_britain]

Your in the ballpark

[@EngineVids]

Whats the white car?🤔

[@KeithHalford198]

It's a reliant kitten that's having a kawasaki zx1200r engine in it 🏍💨

[@johngibson3837]

@@KeithHalford198 I spottoed a reliant in the vid and thought what a good mix, ZX be a good choice but myself would fancy a Vtwin

[@KeithHalford198]

He was in to minds in purting a hiabusa in it but went for that in the end.. ​@johngibson3837

[@darrengough9026]

Absolute beast 🔥🔥👌🏻

[@classic_britain]

It sure is!

[@stevepearce1913]

Under 5 minutes into the video and guess what - yet another car ruined by an LS transplant. Its not a Rover SD1 its an SC1 Sad Chevy-powered 1. What was wrong with putting in a twin turbo 5 litre Rover V8? Its not trendy and involves having an original thought.

[@classic_britain]

I know alot of people do the LS swap and the main reason is money. To get 1000HP from a Rover V8 is VERY hard and VERY exspensive I know a engine that makes 800HP and it was 30K and it's on the limit the LS will make 1000 all day long!

[@ptaylor5014]

"3 pedals is mind bending" WTF 🤣i only drive cars with 3 pedals 🤣

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

Yes, for someone who is so enthusiastic about cars Sheldon does make some daft comments at times.

[@MIK23458]

It’s mind bending in a car with so much power is what he meant. Which to be honest was quite obvious, but inevitably the KZbin comment section experts are on hand to dissect his every statement. 😂

[@johngibson3837]

@@MIK23458 six speed manual sound's fine to me after all it not a dedicated drag car

[@classic_britain]

For a car with 1000HP that's mental 90% of big power cars are auto

[@ChrisRansom-z4b]

Have still got your, fire engine, what about your tractor or the motor bike? What about the hillman hunter or the two steering wheel mini you had? You still got the blue rover one that was rusty as hell. You buy cars and then they disappear off the Chanel for good. Look forward to hearing from you.

[@classic_britain]

Oh no all that went along time ago I will make a video about all the cars I have had soon

[@Kaisan-vc8fw]

It's got N American head lights. It has an illegal number plate for road use and the front window tint is also illegal 🙃

[@MIK23458]

And if you were to pick out something positive? Or do you only see things in black and white (negative)?

[@johngibson3837]

@@Kaisan-vc8fw lucky it doesn't need an MOT then mate

[@classic_britain]

I bet your fun at partys

[@Kirk720]

My cortina had headlights like those and i remember those style number plates, tint on windscreen you may be right about 🙄

[@lauriedooker1031]

It would be a better video if you stop taking the lords name in vain ! You do know about what your saying is hurtful it s like talking badly about a deceased love one . 🇦🇺👍

[@vincentsmith8345]

Stop saying the cars were badly made! If you know anything about the sd1 I.e Tom walkinshaw racing ken Clarke racing you would know the cars were perfect for race spec conversions, feeding the narrative that they are bad cars is crap

[@classic_britain]

I have had 5 SD1's and anyone will tell you from the factory there badly made I am sure even Ken who I speak to would agree!

[@vincentsmith8345]

@classic_britain wow you had 5, I've owned at least 30, try taking to people who have owned rebuilt raced, restored the cars, my current car is completely A1 on W plate I know of a V plate in the same condition fact not opinion,

[@classic_britain]

@@vincentsmith8345 I think you have missunderstood what I said. There not bad cars there badly built there great drivers cars but the build quality is what's bad about them from the factory. Of course once there rebuilt or restrored there great cars I know lots of people with them.

[@vincentsmith8345]

@@classic_britain come and have a look at my sd1 and tell me it left the factory with a poor build quality

[@01menyou]

Is absolutely your favourite word?

[@MIK23458]

Is that the only thing you got from this video?! My word there’s some weird people around. Appreciate the car and don’t get your knickers in a twist over someone’s use of words.

[@01menyou]

@MIK23458 he's a moron. The car is interesting.

[@classic_britain]

@@01menyou Oh wow it's you! Your a legend in the car community thanks for blessing us with your presence you word is gospel!

[@ecolematernelle3552]

yes absolutely!

[@barenekid9695]

What a Joke!

[@maxflight777]

14:44 sounds good !

[@classic_britain]

Sure does!

[@markholroyde9412]

1800hp, where can I see it doing 230mph or running 8.60s in the quarter mile?....

[@classic_britain]

hahaha it's not 1800HP it's 1000 on low boost but can make 1200. It's not a drag car so we have no idea how fast it will be.