Now I didn't work at Rover, but I used to be, in a past life, what some would call " a hairy a***d trucker ". I delivered, several times a week, parts for the production line, from around the region, and steel for the pressed bodies. I have also owned several SD1 models. The first was a 2 Litre, metallic blue in colour, and fitted with the same engine that powered the Leyland Van. Plenty of room for the family, a nice drive, and very reliable. The second was a 2.3 Litre Auto, Metallic Silver, sun roof, and prone to engine oil leaks, but again, a nice comfortable car to drive after a hard week on the road. The third, my real pride and joy, was a light Blue metallic, 3.5 litre, Buick powered Automatic. All electric, real leather seats, and a fairly basic engine management system. I purchased this because, strange to relate, it was cheaper than the older restored model 3.5 I always craved. ( My Boss had one, two tone bodywork, and one of the best cars I had ever driven, including two Jaguars.) I only changed the car when the price of petrol went through the roof, for it never ever, despite numerous tinkering, reached the factories quoted figure on fuel consumption. I don't drive now, but if I ever change my mind, the car of choice would probably still be the same model Rover.