Lot details Registration No: L7 BCO Chassis No: SARRAWBMBMG000276 Mot Expiry: Aug 2019
- 1 of just 307 UK supplied examples (from a total production run of 1,982 cars)
- Warranted 23,800 miles from new
- 1 of only 139 UK cars to be finished in British Racing Green with Stone Beige leather upholstery
- Original book pack, 20th Anniversary keyring, limited edition burr elm gearknob, tool kit
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 less muscular 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. Just 307 of the 1,982 cars made were UK-supplied (the majority going to retro hungry Japan).
1 of only 139 UK examples to be finished in British Racing Green with Stone Beige leather upholstery, chassis 000276 had covered 8,803 miles by the time it entered the current ownership during August 2011. Purchased from a fellow MG enthusiast and christened 'Notre Talisman' by the vendor and his late wife in anticipation of the race meetings and rallies they wanted to attend, the RV8 replaced a TD and conveyed them to France and Germany with the MGCC (as well as on their own Continental adventures). Warranted to have covered just 23,800 miles from new, 'L7 BCO' has solely been used for special trips and events over the last eight years. Garaged when not in use, it has been serviced and looked after by the vendor's local classic car specialist with parts replaced on a maintenance basis (water pump, shock absorbers etc). Fitted with power steering, the MG last had its underside waxoyled in October 2017. Offered for sale with original book pack, 20th Anniversary keyring, limited edition burr elm gearknob, tool kit, numerous invoices and MOT certificate valid until 29th August 2019.
PLEASE NOTE: The parts manual and workshop manual for this car have been professionally printed off from the original computer disc.
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