Specialist Division: 1985 Rover SD1 2600 Van den Plas

This next car comes as a tip from Erik202 who writes: I am a huge fan of Group 2, Group A, DTM and silhouette cars in general and one of my favourite stories from that era has to be  the TWR Rover SD1s. I'm not sure I have strong enough feelings about this particular rover to pay what I'm sure are ridiculous shipping costs but if they ever had a deal for free shipping on black friday or something  i just might be tempted to  live out my DTM fantasies. Find this 1985 Rover SD1 2600 Van den Plas offered for $13,600 via Hemmings.com located in Waalwijk, Netherlands.

An Rover..An Acura...errr...A 1991 Sterling 827si

Sterling owners will tell you with a wide smile that they've got an Acura Legend with a cool badge, but what they won't mention is the Rover connection. Because, from 1987 through 1991 ARCONA (Austin Rover Cars Of North America) imported a rebadged version of the Rover 800 series as the Sterling 825/827 for the US market.  Under the skin are the bones of an Acura Legend, which means the Sterling used Honda V6 engine mated to the front wheels...but the cars were still assembled in Oxford and electrified with Lucas electrics.  That means that the part that falls off in your lap during a spirited turn may or may not expose a faulty piece of wiring. If you don't know how to use a multimeter and "Permatex Pit Crew's Choice Adhesive"...you will soon. Find this 1991 Sterling 827Si offered for $5950 in Southfield, MI via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Auction Watch: 1968 Rover 2000 TC

Find this 1968 Rover 2000 TC here on eBay bidding for $7,000 with buy-it-now of $8,500 located in Doylestown, OH with 9 days to go.

Small Fry: 1986 Austin Rover Mini

The classic Mini was built starting in 1959 and production didn't stop until the year 2000, so you might be shocked to learn that the classic looking beast in front of you today was built the year when the UK and France annouced plans to build the Chunnel and Argentina was victorious at the World Cup of Football.  Find this 1986 Austin Mini offered for $9,000 in Converse, TX via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Vintage V8: 1970 Rover 3500 P6

The Rover P6 was released in 1963 as a clean sheet design to replace the P4 & P5.  The P6 included a number of advanced features, including a de Dion tube rear end with inboard disc brakes, and a unibody design with unstressed body panels bolted to the frame -- similar in concept to the Citroën DS. It might not be as iconic as the DS, but it is a cool classic, and prices couldn't be more reasonable. Find this 1970 Rover 3500 P6 here on eBay bidding for $999 with 2 days to go.

Auction Watch: 1991 Mini Classic

Find this 1991 Mini Classic here on eBay bidding for $7,100 with auction ending Tuesday at 9AM Pacific.

Super Duper One: 1980 Rover 3500 SD1

If you stumbled into a Rover SD1 at a used car shop in the UK, it would hardly register as noteworthy, but over here in the land of cheeseburgers and freedom, we don't often get to see anything with the Rover Viking Longship badge on the front.  Enjoy a break from the mundane with this 1980 Rover 3500 SD1 here on eBay with opening bid of $8,000 located in Willow Creek, CA with 2 days to go.  Tip from Kaibeezy.

7k: Four-Banger Futurism: 1969 Rover 2000 TC

Have you ever visited Disneyland's "Tomorrowland" or watched Back to the Future or The Jetsons and thought, "Gee, futurism is dandy. How can I drive it?" There's a certain nostalgia in old-school futurism. It's a feeling very strongly invoked by the presence of a Rover P6, a car whose future predictions were that strange blend of avant-garde or just odd for odd's sake – like only including vertical pictures in a craigslist ad. This twin-carburetor 2.0L offered less horsepower than the Buick V8 variant, but could be had as a manual. If only rear-drive, manual-transmission sedans were indeed the norm today. Find this 1969 Rover 2000 TC for sale in New Orleans, LA for $6,500 via craigslist.

10k: Seller Submission: 1975 MG MGB Rover V8

Far too many MGBs have been hacked up by nutjobs and given heart transplants from V6 Camaros, torqueless rotary time bombs and other indescribable horrors.  It has gone on too long and today we take a stand against all bad swaps by featuring the perfect engine transplant for any British classic.  This is Mother Teresa's heart beating softly under Donald Trump's floppy pompadour.  This is a heaping pile pastrami slathered in thousand island dressing and shoved betwixt two pieces of gently toasted rye bread. Tigers and Cobras step aside...  Find this 1975 MG MGB with Buick/Rover 215 V8 offered for $9,500 in Ithaca, NY via craigslist. Seller submission from Greg.

5k: Patina'd P4: 1954 Rover P4 75

The Rover P4 was a saloon car built for from 1949 to 1964 and looked a lot like the Studebaker Champion.  The early models received a center mounted fog lamp that earned them the nickname "Cyclops" but by the time this one rolled off the assembly line it appeared more normal and was about to be replaced by the Mark II.  Find this 1954 Rover P4 75 offered for $3,500 in Prescott, AZ.  Tip from Matt.

5k: Wild Rover: 1991 Sterling 827 SL

The Sterling 827 was a rebadged Rover 800 series, which was in truth designed and developed by Honda and shared many parts with the Acura Legend.  There was a time when it was common to see a Sterlings on the road in the US, but today they are rarely seen driving around anywhere.  Find this 1991 Sterling 827 SL for sale in Concordia, KS for $6,500 via craigslist.  Tip from Andy L.

10k: Rover Power: 1974 Triumph TR6, Rover V8

The Triumph TR6 was a popular British roadster sold from 1969 to 1976, and was powered by a 2.5 liter inline-6 engine which sounded great compared to the 1.8 liter in the MGB, but a low-compression carburetted tune for the US market meant it was just as slow as its 4-cylinder competition.  Driving a vintage TR6 is a scarf-and-glove affair where you enjoy the scenery and savor the sunshine because getting anywhere is going to take you some time...unless you shove a cammed all-alloy Rover 3.5 V8 into the front.  Find this 1974 Triumph TR6 with Rover V8 and 5spd for sale in Pittsburgh, PA currently bidding on ebay for $8,250 reserve-not-met with a few hours to go.

1k Flash: Racer Concept: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

The first generation Cutlass was a compact car from Oldsmobile sharing the A-body platform with Buick Special, Pontiac Tempest and Chevy Chevelle.  The Cutlass was equipped with a 215 cubic inch aluminum V8 that was the predecessor to the infamous Buick (Rover) V8.  Find this 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass for sale in Great Falls, MT currently bidding on ebay for $610 (reserve-not-met) with less than 1 day to go.

5k Flash: Red Rover: 1969 Rover P6 2000TC

The marque Rover isn't seen often on this side of the Altantic, and it was mismanaged into the ground by BMC starting in the late 60s, eventually turning into a Badge engineered product tossed between BMW, Ford and eventually sold to Indian firm Tata motors that owns the name but currently has it in mothballs.  Find this 1969 Rover P6 2000TC  for sale in Knoxville, TN currently bidding on ebay for 3,750 with 2 days to go.

10k: Options: 1968 Porsche 912; Some Assy Required

The Porsche 912 has seen significant appreciation in price during the last few decades and good running examples can command prices equal to a similar condition 911.  They are praised for low maintenance costs, good fuel economy and classic 911 handling, but you have to put the farty sound of a VW flat-4 behind you.  This 1968 Porsche 912 is offered at $8,500 in Monterey, CA surrounded by a few 911s for sale via craigslist. Thanks to tip from Kaibeezy T!