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Summary

The text appears to be a transcript of a car review or discussion show, possibly from a program like Top Gear. The host discusses various cars, their features, and their performance.

The host starts by describing a Rover SD1 styled to look like a Ferrari Daytona, noting its V8 engine and plum colored Volga lor upholstery. He mentions that it has a stereo radio cassette, cruise control, and an electric sunshine roof, but these features don't work. Despite these faults, he managed to buy the car for £1,100.

Next, he introduces a Dolly Sprint, a car that was the first production car to have 16 valves per cylinder and the first British saloon car to have alloy wheels as standard. He mentions that the car is made of real wood, but it wasn't sanded properly. The host paid £1,250 for it.

The host then talks about a 1978 car made by Leyland, which was the first car in the world to obscure its wiper spindles under the bonnet. He mentions that the car was driven by professionals and was featured in a music video by the Human League.

The host then discusses a challenge where the participants had to park their cars on a one-in-three hill. He mentions that the Dolly Sprint was driven by Terry Scott, who was featured in the video "Don't You Want Me Baby" by the Human League.

Finally, the host discusses a challenge where the cars were filled with water and the participants had to drive around the track. The host mentions that the Dolly Sprint was filled with water and left a big trail, but he managed to pass Hammond again.

The host concludes by mentioning that the Dolly Sprint could hold its drink so well that he did a full lap and then passed Hammond again.

Facts

1. The speaker has bought a Rover SD1 styled to look like a Ferrari Daytona.
2. The model has a three and a half liter V8 engine.
3. Inside, it has plum colored Volga lor upholstery.
4. It features a stereo radio cassette, cruise control, and an electric sunshine roof.
5. The speaker was able to get this car for 1,100 pounds.
6. The next car that arrived was a Dolly Sprint.
7. The Dolly Sprint was the first car to have 16 valves per cylinder.
8. It was the first British saloon car to have alloy wheels as standard.
9. The car was driven in the professionals and featured in the video of "Don't You Want Me Baby" by the Human League.
10. The speaker was given a challenge to drive 40 miles to get the car.
11. The car was parked on a one-in-three hill.
12. The speaker had to park the car in neutral and handbrake.
13. The speaker had to get a hundred pounds if the car stayed where it was.
14. The speaker's car was pointing in the right direction.
15. The speaker was confident about the test and was feeling confident.
16. The speaker was able to get to the stopping point.
17. The speaker was given a challenge to drive around the track with the car filled to the brim with water.
18. The speaker was able to pick up some speed despite the extra weight.
19. The speaker was able to pass Hammond again.
20. The speaker was able to complete a full lap with the car full of water.