Descrizione
Rover re-entered the sports roadster market with the RV8 in 1992. The 3. 9 litre V8 delivered 185BHP to the rear wheels through a five-speed gearbox giving impressive performance – 0 to 60mph in under six seconds and a top speed of around 135mph.
Although not manufactured by Rover, the RV8 GT is an option that would have produced one of the ultimate GT packages – an utterly stunning combination of pace and grace. Maidstone Classic Sportscars have hand built around four RV8 GT’s and it was this that inspired our example.
The car started life in 1976 as a 1800cc MGB GT and was purchased by the previous owner in 1987. The car was used for around 10 years but with a growing family the MG was put into the back of the garage under a cover.
After two years the owners’ husband, a time served engineer, decided that he wanted to create the car that he had always wanted but could not buy - an RV8 GT. The result is a testament to his knowledge, skill, deep pockets, and commitment to his dream.
Components Included:
· Rover Heritage GT body shell from MGB Hive
· RV8 Body Kit from John Hills
· Engine – Rebuilt fast road spec (Rimmers/ Real Steel/ Automotive Services)
· Gearbox – 5 speed
· Carburettor – Holly (he did not want injection)
· Wiring Loom – Vehicle Wiring Products
· Compomotive Alloys – Clive Wheetley
· Bespoke Leather Interior/ Walnut Dash - PJM
· Instruments - Greengauges
· RV8 Telescopic suspension & brakes
· All components refurbished/ replaced as required.
There is a huge history file with hundreds of invoices, photographs, MOT’s and documentation back to the early 1980’s
On the road the car is a revelation with superb performance/ handling, modern bespoke leather/ wood interior with electric windows etc. and an utterly addictive V8 soundtrack to match.
This is certainly the car that Rover should have built. The cost of parts exceeds £20k based on 2002 prices and we estimate that to build this car today would require a budget in excess of £50k.
See our video over on our Youtube channel via the link below
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