Lot details Registration No: N750JMB Chassis No: SARRAWBMBMG001974 Mot Expiry: Sept 2009
Launched at the 1992 Birmingham Motor Show, the RV8 signalled MG's return to the open sports car market. Just as the Cobra grew out of the unprepossessing AC Ace, so the RV8 evolved from the immortal MGB Roadster (hence the car's 'Project Adder' development code). Built around a thoroughly re-engineered and neatly restyled version of its predecessor's monocoque bodyshell, it was powered by a 3948cc V8 engine that developed some 190bhp and 318Nm of torque. Said to be capable of 135mph and 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds, the adoption of telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars all round brought a notable improvement in handling. Trimmed to a high standard, its inviting interior boasted leather upholstery and rich wood veneers. With the vast majority of the limited production run (just 1,983 are thought to have been made) going to a retro hungry Japan, RV8s remain a rare sight on British roads.
Finished in Woodcote Green with beige leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its engine, five-speed manual gearbox, interior trim and paintwork (while, he rates the bodywork as "excellent"). Reportedly "re-imported from Japan last year with warranted mileage", 'N750 JMB' is since understood to have been treated to "a new hood and reveneered dashboard / door cappings". Sporting a hood cover, original Britool tool kit and tonneau bars, the MG also has a speedometer that reads in miles per hour but an odometer which records kilometres. Riding on lattice alloy wheels, this smart RV8 is offered for sale with fresh MOT certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot find anything in the paperwork on file for this vehicle to warrant the odometer reading of 20, 587. This reading is therefore unwarranted.
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