Description
The Millbrook Sale | Bedford
Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ
1997 MG RV8
Estimate
£18, 000 - £22, 000
Registration No: R498 JHJ
Chassis No: SARRAWBMBMG001812
MOT: T. B. A
Supplied new to the car-friendly climate of Japan and repatriated in 2002
Thought to have covered just 35, 000 miles (Japanese odometer at c. 40, 000km and 10, 000 miles shown on the UK-fitted odometer)
In current ownership since 2007 and just one previous British keeper
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.
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