In the late 1970s, the stumbling British Leyland conglomerate needed a bit of pep in its step and so one of its brands, Rover, launched a sleek five-door fastback as its bold new flagship. The SD1, ...

Years before Rover teamed up with Honda to bring its 800-series to America as the Sterling 825 and 827, the British Leyland brand made a cameo appearance in the US with its Rover 3500, or SD1 as it's ...

When it arrived on the automotive scene in 1976, the Rover SD1 caused nothing short of a sensation. Combining hints of Ferrari Daytona styling with a range capable engines and a spacious interior that ...

The story of the Rover SD1 is a fascinating, bittersweet one. It was a car designed to single handedly replace two very popular saloons in the British Leyland empire, the Rover P6 and Triumph 2000, a ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...