Group A Rover 3500 SD1/Vitesse - History & Whereabouts - Page 62

**chunterer** · 18 Nov 2014, 12:29 (Ref:3476172)

The Bathurst Rover recently.

KA · 20 Jan 2015, 21:45 (Ref:3494611)

Apparently the new owner of the Mobil Bathurst Rover is French historic and WEC racer Jean-Marc Merlin. (the 635 parked next to it in the pic is one he ran in Peter Auto events last year).

He's part of the Craft-Bamboo Aston lineup for the Bathurst 12 hour next month, and the interview in this report mentions that he owns an ex-Bathurst TWR Rover

http://sportscar365.com/gt/bathurst-...st-12h-lineup/

chrisgram · 24 Feb 2015, 07:58 (Ref:3508293)

Alan Scott had TWR #14 in full flight at NZ's Ruapuna a couple of weekends ago. Pity that Alan Dippies' TWR Nos 5 & 18 weren't there also. NZ is really quite fortunate with the TWR Vitesse's

**chunterer** · 24 Feb 2015, 22:40 (Ref:3508588)

Great, how are 5 and 18?

Much activity planned for them this yearChris?

**chunterer** · 21 Jan 2016, 15:59 (Ref:3606867)

TWR 011 has now been purchased and is back in the UK.

I think AWS Engineering of classic super touring events have it.

So that's another one to look forward to seeing out again.

The Donington Historic meeting, the first round of the MRL trophy might see as many as 6-7 versions out....

monkeynuts · 21 Jan 2016, 21:39 (Ref:3606968)

I have a few pictures of the Thomas /Spice Green SD1 at the Silverstone TT
My job was passing the fuel churns and as usual when quiet took pictures at the pit stops

will post when I get a min

**chunterer** · 24 Jan 2016, 10:05 (Ref:3607550)

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeynuts

I have a few pictures of the Thomas /Spice Green SD1 at the Silverstone TT
My job was passing the fuel churns and as usual when quiet took pictures at the pit stops

will post when I get a min

Look forward to seeing those!

Mike W · 25 Dec 2018, 10:32 (Ref:3872349)

Hello

does someone know the wheel and tire sizes of the TWR Rovers?
Thanks

**chunterer** · 27 Dec 2018, 23:50 (Ref:3872733)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike W

Hello

does someone know the wheel and tire sizes of the TWR Rovers?
Thanks

I'm surprised you haven't had an answer yet Mike. From memory the early Group A cars had 15" wheels but by 1986 they had 16 or even 17"?

Mike W · 4 Jan 2019, 05:13 (Ref:3873869)

I think the last ones had 17". but which dimensions?

**chunterer** · 4 Jan 2019, 09:21 (Ref:3873894)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike W

I think the last ones had 17". but which dimensions?

Ken Clarke or Allan Scott will definitely know!!!

Mike W · 6 Jan 2019, 19:17 (Ref:3874322)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunterer

Ken Clarke or Allan Scott will definitely know!!!

Are they reading here?

Mike W · 6 Jan 2019, 19:18 (Ref:3874323)

Does someone have pictures of the suspension??
Thanks

Gerard C · 6 Jan 2019, 19:42 (Ref:3874324)

Mike, I dont know where you're living but if its not too far from Yorkshire, a nice region to visit, Wetherby LS22 4 DN, it could be worth for you to pay a visit to speedmastercars. Close to your computer screen, I found this for you:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1008981

**chunterer** · 6 Jan 2019, 23:16 (Ref:3874365)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike W

Are they reading here?

Sometimes, yes...

They are ex TWR so would be the best contacts to start with. Speedmaster are just sales/agents aren't they?

Gerard C · 7 Jan 2019, 05:20 (Ref:3874393)

Yes, James, merchants if you would prefer or Dagenham Daves may be? Nothing wrong with that I presume. Historic racing is meant for ultra rich people who can't afford a new car, thats why they go for second hand ones!

I can't wait next Mike's question because I suspect it will be about certain papers to obtain if you see what I mean.

Mike W · 7 Jan 2019, 07:32 (Ref:3874403)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Mike, I dont know where you're living but if its not too far from Yorkshire, a nice region to visit, Wetherby LS22 4 DN, it could be worth for you to pay a visit to speedmastercars. Close to your computer screen, I found this for you:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1008981

I live in switzerland, so it's too far away for me

thanks for the link, I have already seen this

Mike W · 7 Jan 2019, 07:34 (Ref:3874404)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Mike, I dont know where you're living but if its not too far from Yorkshire, a nice region to visit, Wetherby LS22 4 DN, it could be worth for you to pay a visit to speedmastercars. Close to your computer screen, I found this for you:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1008981

I live in switzerland, so its too far for me

thanks for the link, I have already seen this

Mike W · 7 Jan 2019, 07:38 (Ref:3874406)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Yes, James, merchants if you would prefer or Dagenham Daves may be? Nothing wrong with that I presume. Historic racing is meant for ultra rich people who can't afford a new car, thats why they go for second hand ones!

I can't wait next Mike's question because I suspect it will be about certain papers to obtain if you see what I mean.

no papers, im preparing a SD1 for racing

GregUK · 7 Jan 2019, 08:09 (Ref:3874411)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunterer

Ken Clarke or Allan Scott will definitely know!!!

Ken Clarke is defo on Faceberk

terryobeirne · 21 Jan 2021, 09:28 (Ref:4030405)

i realise this is an old and long-winded thread, but i'm chasing people with 1st had experience in Rover V8 race engine building, especially the latter GpA period when the twin plenum intake was homologated and various other freedoms were applied.

I'm mostly retired but still have a comprehensive engine rebuild/machine shop, and may have an opportunity to get involved with 1 of these engines/cars in the future

thanks, terry

**Peter Mallett** · 21 Jan 2021, 09:46 (Ref:4030410)

Saw your post in the register thread. Currently in the UK only one engine is produced and that is built by J E Engine Developments. I've given you contact details in the other thread.

GregUK · 22 Jan 2021, 09:39 (Ref:4030578)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Currently in the UK only one engine is produced and that is built by J E Engine Developments.

I think that is John Eales at http://www.johnealesroverv8.co.uk/

**Peter Mallett** · 22 Jan 2021, 09:45 (Ref:4030580)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregUK

I think that is John Eales at http://www.johnealesroverv8.co.uk/

Indeed it is.

ken clarke · 5 Mar 2021, 21:53 (Ref:4039087)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunterer

Sometimes, yes...

They are ex TWR so would be the best contacts to start with. Speedmaster are just sales/agents aren't they?

I am reading here. I have just read the first 55 pages of this thread. An awful lot of questions have been answered however there are still a lot of questions still to be answered.

The wheels on the Group A cars were;
83/4/5, 9.5 x 16
85/6, 9.5x17”

Time to update the chassis list and see where they are all now!

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