Vehicle Description
The MG RV8 was a hugely important step in the 1990's rebirth of MG
Cars after more than a decade of only producing saloons and
hatchbacks. Since Abingdon's closure in 1980, MG had been reserved
for the Metro, Maestro and Montego and, although these cars were
worthy, what enthusiasts really wanted was a new MG roadster. In
creating the RV8, Rover very cleverly used a combination of
off-the-shelf parts, such as Range Rover's V8 engine and British
Motor Heritage's MGB bodyshell. So, in this re-incarnation of the
MGB, the rubber bumper specification body was taken and modified to
accept a new set of beautifully curvaceous outer panels. The
3.9-litre Range Rover EFi V8 engine developed 185bhp, and gave the
RV8 enough power to crack six seconds for the 0-60mph run. A
five-speed LT77 gearbox, derived from the Rover SD1 was used along
with a new Salisbury axle. Very significant modifications were made
to the suspension and brakes to bring the car up to date. The
interior featured leather and burr elm facia and door cappings.
Japan proved to be a successful market during the recession of the
1990's and, of the 1,983 units MG RV8's manufactured, 1,581 were
sold out there, although many have subsequently come back home to
the UK. � This is one such car; returning from Japan in 2016 after
only covering 34,000km. Purchased with an intention of weekend
drives and much fun with the RV8 Owners' Club, personal
circumstances intervened and thus with fewer than 500 miles covered
by the vendor sadly he is now forced to sell M492 AGL. Offered in
Woodcote green with Stone Beige Leather interior, the condition is
commensurate of the low mileage. �This great example is
presented�with the original owner's book containing supplying
details, V5 registration document and a new MoT test certificate.
These RV8's were built to a high standard with a good specification
and,�being limited in numbers, means they contain all the right
ingredients to become a future classic. For sale by auction on
Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands
Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
