Description
Purchased in 2016 from previous owner who built the car from 2004 to 2009 and only covered 327 miles from 2009 to 2016, currently just over 4000 miles
Previous owners sale notes:
- Built using a new MGOC Super Sport body shell which combines the under frame of an MG RV8 with chrome body panels.
- Bodyshell protected with Waxoyl from new
- Colour MGOC Riviera Silver Metallic Blue
- V8 engine from Rover SD1 with engineering work carried out by Ivor Searle
- Rebuilt back axle with 3. 07 ratio (now changed)
- Large bore stainless steel exhaust from Clive Wheatley, manifolds ceramic coated by Camcoat
- 1-2-3 electronic ignition
- LT77 gearbox rebuilt by Ashcroft Transmissions
- Parabolic rear springs and telescopic Gaz dampers with poly bushes
- MGB V8 brakes front and rear with silicone fluid
- Minator 8 spoke aluminium 15” x 5. 5” wheels
- 14” Moto-Lita steering wheel (now changed)
- Leather seats
- Central locking, electric windows and Toad alarm/ immobiliser
- Mohair hood with zip down window
- Virtually everything was either refurbished or renewed
Current ownership 2016 to 2026:
- Differential rebuilt by Heathrow Transmissions using a new Moss 3. 09 crown wheel and pinion and all new bearings
- Relays fitted for headlights and cooling fan
- ProAlloy bespoke design radiator with silicone mounts for anti-vibration and thermal expansion
- Quiet Spal cooling fan with override switch and super-short water pump
- Bespoke radiator lower ducting and top air blocker bar for improved cooling
- Brackets and ducting to relocate engine air filters further forward
- Steering wheel changed to 15” dished Moto-Lita
- Polycarbonate folding wind blocker and associated mounting brackets
- 4 new Hankook Ventus Prime 3 185/ 65 R15 92V tyres fitted May this year
- Full history of service and developments from 2016 to 2026 (over 300 entries in Excel file and hundreds of photos)
- Engineering drawing for: radiator, water pump, electrics, air filters brackets, and wind blocker
- Receipts and instructions for all items purchase from 2009 to 2026
- Two sets of keys
- Used most weeks for short trips around the lanes and to car shows since 2016, only on dry days and never on salted roads
- Always garaged and protected with dust cover
