Following a successful run with the earlier version of the Rover V8 (codenamed the P6 model) , the company brought out a new model in 1976, codenamed the SD1. This car still retained the 3500cc V8 engine, which originated from an American Buick engine, but had a completely redesign body. It was a bulkier car than the previous model and had a large boot. It was fine for motorway patrolling but sadly lacked a bit on the reliability side.
Rover SD1 Traffic Cars
Brian Homans
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In 1976 Hitchin Traffic Base were given a burgundy SD1 unliveried to try out. Driving it through Hitchin numerous people wanted photographs of it because of it’s innovative shape.