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Highlights
- Restored car sparingly used since work
- Rare and desirable British V8 GT
- Lots of history dating back many years
- Perfect for touring and classic car rallies
The Appeal
The light, all-aluminium Rover V8 transformed MG’s Pininfarina-penned GT into a potent mini E-Type. Just 2,591 were built. Today they are very sought after because they are perfect for road trips, touring and classic car rallies.
This 1975 car received a bare metal respray around 10 years ago and has been sparingly used ever since. That means it remains in superb condition, its classic red over black colour scheme smart and well kept. With its unmodified, leather-trimmed interior and big folding sunroof, it is perfect for what these versatile cars were built for: driving.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 4th November 1975
- VIN records show this car was built between January and August 1975
- Chassis number confirms it is a genuine factory V8
- Lots of history including parts and work by specialists
- Bare metal repray in early 2010s
- MOTs back to the early 1990s
- MOT history shows sparing use since 2011 covering less than 3,000 miles
- Last MOT expired on 7th December 2022 with minor advisories
- Described by vendor, a well known classic specialist, as one of the best it has seen
The Condition
- Bare metal respray in early 2010s in pretty maroon
- Car has covered less than 3,000 miles since the work was completed
- Paintwork in very good order with no visible deterioration
- Bodywork excellent with good panel fit and no visible corrosion
- No issues on underside to report
- Bright chromework in good order with discreet V8 badges
- Purposeful front spoiler in black
- Quality Falken tyres in good condition
- Factory alloy wheels with polished rims, all in good order
- Black leather interior with red carpets showing little wear
- Very well kept dashboard with crackle finish and radio blanking plate
- Aluminium door trim fittings
- Headlining in good order with well kept sunroof panel
- Three spoke small-diameter leather-rimmed steering wheel
- Folding Webasto-style sunroof
The Mechanics
- 3,526cc Rover V8 engine developing 137bhp
- Twin SU carburettors and K&N filter
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Very well kept engine bay
- Vehicle runs and drives very well
- No reported mechanical or running issues
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