MGBGTV8s and MGV8 Conversions sold on the V8 Website
Private sale - one of the finest chrome bumper Factory MGBGTV8s in the UK - SOLD
Black 0974 first registered in May 1974 and the subject of a meticulous rebuild by Dave Wellings. Since that time the car has run approximately 11,000 miles. The rebuild, which included a brand new engine, is photographically documented, the provenance being enhanced by MOT certificates and tax discs going back to the seventies, service history, supporting invoices for parts and labour etc. It even has the original University Motors rear window decal, and tax disc holder. Included in the sale are a selection of spare parts and memorabilia relating to this truly remarkable car. The car has an MOT until May 2011 and is taxed to October 2010. The asking price is £13,000. (5.8.10) More - SOLD in less than seven days Contact: Don Gilham on 01986 895592 or email Location: Norfolk.
Private sale - Factory chrome bumper MGBGTV8 - sold in a day on the V8 Website
Citron 1497 (P registration) was registered 1 August 1975, original owner from new and 14,700 miles. Laid up in dry storage for over 25 years. Fully recommissioned in 2007 with new tyres, fluids etc. Stainless exhaust. Fully undersealed prior to delivery. Webasto sun roof. Full service and new batteries this year. Tax and MOT till March 2011. Body work, wheels, paint and chrome all in very good and original condition. Lack of storage space following purchase of an MGA and its rebuild necessitates sale. Price of £11,500 sought. Contact Stephen 0115 9652027. Location Nottinghamshire. (8.6.10) More
Private sale - low mileage Factory chrome bumper MGBGTV8 - SOLD to Antigua on 7.6.10
Tundra 0946 with only 9,300 miles and completely original, never been restored, dry garaged and taxed with a current MOT. Fitted with a stainless steel replacement exhaust system, Dunlop composite wheels in reasonable condition and paintwork good with a few blemishes. Regularly serviced, originally by the late Geoff Allen, but still on the original tyres which will need prompt replacement! Octogenarian member with a Tiger Moth to maintain feels it must go. Offers in the region of £11,000. (19.4.10) More - See report on the sale More
Contact Ted Lay on 01235 835255. Location: Oxfordshire.
Private sale – Factory MGBGTV8 in Tundra - SOLD to a Dutch enthusiast 8.4.10
Tundra 1272 (74N) with only 92,837 miles and the bodywork and interior in exceptional condition, this one owner car has been garaged for the last 10 years as the original owner’s widow did not want to see the car go. It has just had a thorough service with new 6v batteries, clutch slave cylinder, fuel pump, brake pads, cooling fan motors and other parts together with a new MOT. The Dunlop composite wheels are in good condition with two new front tyres. Offers around £10,500. (19.2.10) More
Contact: Kate Latre on 07954 086344 or 01202 760462. Location: Dorset.
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Blaze - SOLD in only 12 days on the V8 website!
Blaze 1787 is a 1974 Factory car in very good condition with original extras that include overmats, Weathershield's full length roof, walnut dash. radio cassette, excellent black cloth interior. Recent new overdrive, brakes, tyres, clutch, tubular manifolds, luminition, K&Ns with revised needles, and a Clive Wheatley stainless big bore exhaust (sounds great). All original parts will be supplied with the car. Currently taxed and tested ready for immediate use. Large history file, owner trace from new, only 83,000 miles with 15,000 since 1990. £6,500 ono (26.2.10) More
Contact Norman Bogg on 01482804719 or 07904 642707 or at email . Car is located and can be viewed by appointment in North Warwickshire.
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in poor condition - SOLD to a German V8 enthusiast
Damask 0400 (73 M) car is in a very poor condition sadly but Roger Boys has seen it and believes it is rebuildable providing the buyer has plenty of money and time. The bodywork is a complete basketcase, it was possible to put a hand through some of the panels. However there are many parts that would be reusable in the right hands, not least by an enthusiast building a V8 Roadster. Offers. (6.10.09) More
Contact Colin Bell on 01798 342448. Location: West Sussex
Wanted - Factory MGBGTV8 - a V8 was found in four days!
Original chrome bumper Factory MGBGTV8 wanted, would prefer Black but other colours considered. Must be in Condition 1 or the top end of Condition 2 with a documented history. A sunroof would be a bonus. Only cars in excellent condition considered. I am a member of the MG Car Club and based in Ireland. (6.10.09)
Contact Pat O'Brien on 003353 1 494 9396 or by email. V8 found - More
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 - no longer available for sale (December 2009)
Aconite 1821 is an original 1974 MGBGTV8 Factory car with 80,000 miles. Well maintained and serviced annually by an approved MG garage. Colour Aconite. MOT to September 2009, and tax to the end of August 2009. Lack of use means a good home needed. Spare set of wheels included. Photographic record of work done in 2004 including a respray. Drives beautifully. £5,250 (16.6.09) More
Contact Christopher O'Neill on 01208 814907. Location: Cornwall
Private sale - an exceptional MGBGTV8 Conversion - sold December 2009
Blue 3916 is a 1975 GTV8 conversion fitted with a Dave Ellis 4.6 litre V8 engine, Cosworth gearbox and brakes. The car is an ideal long distance touring car (fitted Webasto sunroof and fully trimmed) but also is suitable for motor sport. I have used it for a three day trip to Skye this year and despite being totally tractable it has also won the big engined classic car classes in the WMC Northern Speed Championship, the Scottish Sprint Championship and the Lowland Speed Championship. £16,750 ono. (6.10.09) More
Contact Robert MacGillivray on 01555 860365 or 07870 407111 or email Location: Scotland
Sale at auction - low mileage Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD for £11,650 at auction
Harvest Gold 0788 is coming up for auction at Brightwells on 23rd September 2009. The catalogue says the car has only covered 9,900 miles during the last 35 years and it has been kept garaged and stored under blankets and barely ever exposed to the elements. Apart from a new stainless steel exhaust fitted in 2003 and new batteries in 1999, the car appears to be wholly original and unrestored. In June of this year it was given a full service and granted a fresh MOT. Auction guide price: £11,500 to £13,000. (31.8.09) More
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD 24.10.09
Aconite 1128 (74) with only 78,000 miles, immaculate bodywork and Ziebarted, a Heritage certificate dated 1974, stainless steel exhaust, K&N air filters, new seats and carpets, new rear suspension and both wheels and tyres in very good condition. In use and dry stored for the last 16 years, regularly serviced with bills and MOTs back to 1978. Drives really well. Reluctant sale. £8,750. (18.8.09) More
Contact Don (contacts provided). Location: Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire
Private sale - V8 Roadster conversion - SOLD 13.10.09
Midnight Blue 4561 GHN3/3128679 was built 15 years ago. Spec includes a 4.5 litre V8 engine, Vulcan unleaded heads, 4 barrel Holley carburettor, Mallory ignition, Motobuild exhaust and much more. RV8 louvred bonnet, five Minilites shod with Yokohamas and OMD race seats. A new radiator, starter motor, overdrive and clutch have recently been fitted. Road tax exempt and 12 months MOT. Plate included. £9,750 ono. (3.4.09)
Contact Geoff Hatton (contacts provided). Location Wokingham in Berkshire. More
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Teal Blue - SOLD 3.10.09
Teal Blue 0704 (73) with 97,000 miles, in very good condition with Autumn Leaf interior and well maintained by the last owner for 22 years. MOT to May 2010 and road tax to February 2010. New sills, doors and a full respray in 2004/05. Webasto sunroof was renewed in 2005. Fitted with a stainless steel exhaust and petrol tank with an electronic fuel pump. Reconditioned Factory composite wheels and new tyres in May 2009. For sale to finance a pre-war MG. £7,250. (25.8.09)
Contact Richard Martin (contacts provided). Location: South Yorkshire.
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD 24.9.09
Blaze 0964 first registered in January 1975, genuine mileage at 74,935 and mechanically very good and reliable. Bodywork needs slight attention and would suit a DIY enthusiast. MOT until March 2010 and taxed to October 2009. Current ownership since May 1981 with two previous owners. Current owner moving abroad, hence reluctant sale. Offers around £4,000. (28.4.09) More
Contact Jill Dunkey contacts provided). Location: West Midlands
Private sale - Factory chrome bumper MGBGTV8 in Damask Red - SOLD 24.9.09
Damask 0663 has just over 151,500 miles, 26,000 by the present owner as an everyday car over the last four years. Stainless steel exhaust, rear fog lamps, an Oselli tuned engine and a Sony casette radio. Useful modifications include a wiper delay and a "lamps on" alarm. Large history file with receipts since November 1981. Serviced every six months with an engine oil and filter change. Taxed to May 2010 and an MOT to August 2010. Many parts replaced including the brake servo and an LT77 gearbox conversion. Regretable sale due to the arrival of a motability car. Asking price £5,250 ono. (12.8.09) More
Contact Alan Turner (contacts provided). Location: South Devon
Private sale – MGBGTV8 conversion - SOLD 17.7.09
Teal Blue (74 M) VIN GHD5-336357G with 51,823 miles was converted to a V8 in 1991 by an MG specialist in Bath using all the right bits including an MGC rear axle, a Rover 3500 engine and 5 speed gearbox, V8 suspension and brakes, a converted front crossmember so the engine sits lower in the car, an oil cooler, Holley carburettor and front and rear anti-roll bars. All details of the build and the bills for the work carried out are available with the car. The car is great condition apart from some paint mismatches where minor rust patches have been treated. Recently the 5 speed gearbox has been reconditioned with a new clutch and stainless steel manifolds. Asking price £3,500. (26.6.09) More
Contacts provided. Location: Bristol
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 for restoration - SOLD 17.7.09
Damask Red 1494 registered 1st October 1973 for restoration, originally bought to convert into a BCV8 race car but the engine and gearbox are unsuitable for racing. Front wings (in good condition) have been removed and the inner wings require patch repairs, floors, footwell side panels and the oil cooler tray will require replacing. All panels (invoice for £550) required to complete the repairs are included, the sills are probably OK for road use but these were purchased for the racing conversion. Offers around £2,500 (6.4.09) More
Contacts provided. Location: South Yorkshire
Private sale - Costello V8 MGBGT
Harvest Gold 5015 has been owned by the present owner since the late 70s but it has been off the road and garaged for some years now. Getting it back on the road as a retirement project is no longer possible, so it is on offer to an enthusiast for refurbishment . For further information on the condition and price, please contact the V8 Registrar who will ensure your interest is forwarded to the seller. (16.2.09) More
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD 20.6.09
Black 1083, registered November 1974 and completely restored over the last five years with matching black leathercloth interior. Stainless steel manifolds and exhaust system. Fitted with a 123 electronic ignition system. Complete engine rebuild. Louvred bonnet and Motalita steering wheel. Many bills and photos available. Recorded mileage 97,000. MOT until November 2009 and tax until September 2009. Offers around £7,250. (19.5.09) More
Contacts provided. Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire.
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Glacier White - SOLD to a German MG enthusiast
Glacier White 1353, first registered in August 1974, recorded mileage believed to be 136,000, has Autumn Leaf trim in good condition, Lumenition ignition, a Motolita leather steering wheel and a Weathershield sunroof. It was last owned for over 13 years and taken off the road five years ago for restoration as a retirement project which is no longer possible. Some £400 has just been spent re-commissioning the car, putting in two new batteries and changing the oil. No MOT and currently garaged on a SORN. Offers around £3,995.
Contacts provided. Location West Somerset. (27.3.09 & 2.3.09) More
Private sale - Factory chrome bumper MGBGTV8 - SOLD 16.1.09
Citron 1628 is in very good condition 2/3, used regularly and always garaged. 92,000 miles and owned for the last seven years. File of all work done from previous owners. Regularly serviced by Brown & Gammons for last seven years. MOT to October 2009 and taxed to June 2009. Minilite wheels, Motolita steering wheel, leather front seats, telescopic rear suspension, electronic ignition. Priced to sell: £5,000 onco (3.1.09) More
Contacts provided. Location: Surrey
Private sale - Factory chrome bumper - SOLD 22.9.08
Aconite 0885 with Autumn Leaf leather is in excellent condition. The build date is October 24th-30th, 1973 and current mileage is 113,106. Max is taxed to September 2008 and MOT tested until April 2009 and is standard but with the following added value options: Mota-lita steering wheel, halogen lights, K&N racing air filters, anti-roll bar and Bilstein shocks. The oil pressure is a steady 38-40 and he runs without missing a beat. He has a full length sun roof, recently re-fitted and was serviced recently by Mike Rolls MGB, as well as having an overhaul also. It had a further once over by Ron Gammon at Brown and Gammons when the halogen lights were fitted. There are extensive bills and MOTs including documentation of his restoration carried out between February 1995 to April 1996. I also have the Brooks auction book May 1997where he was auctioned at £7,998, as well as his heritage certificate. In short, Max is a stunning car to look at and drive. With regard to price, offers somewhere in the region of £7,500-£8,000. (7.1.08) More Contacts provided. Suffolk
Wanted - Factory MGBGTV8 - good looking V8 found 15.7.08
An MGA enthusiast and Club member is looking for a Factory chrome bumper MGBGTV8. Would prefer Damask but other colours will be considered. Must be in Condition 1 or top end of Condition 2. Top price waiting for the right car.

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Private sale - Factory rubber bumper MGBGTV8 - SOLD
Black 2888 (1976) is the 15th from last car built finished in its original black with black interior. Comprehensive history file going back to 1980 with over £7,000 has been spent on restoration. Recent new servo, re-built clutch and brake master cylinders, completely rebuilt carb assembly, rebuilt Smiths heater box with new matrix and all new hoses. Sunshine roof fitted. Reluctantly for sale sale hence the price, only £5,500. (24.6.08) More
Contacts provided. Location: Buckinghamshire.
Private sale - MGBGTV8 conversion - SOLD 24.8.08
Inca Yellow 3060 is a 1979 car converted with a 3.5 litre Rover engine, R380 gearbox and RV8 style stainless steel manifolds in August 2003. Waxoyled and chassis painted from new and is in good original condition. Fitted with 195/60 radials on 15" alloy wheels, uprated anti-rollbar and other suspension improvements. Internal refinements plus a sunshine roof. Total mileage is just over 58,000. Taxed until 30th October 2008 with an MOT to 28th May 2009, it comes with full history from new. The agreed valuation for insurance purposes is £7,500. Offered for sale at £6,750. (13.7.08) More Contacts provided. Location: Edinburgh.
Private sale - MGBGT (note, not a V8) - withdrawn
Harvest Gold chrome bumper MGBGT (1974) with only 52,000 miles and long MOT is for sale. Present owner also has an RV8 but is selling up as he lives in Australia.
£5,000. (15.7.08) More
Contacts provided. Location: Blandford Forum in mid Dorset.
Private sale - V8 Roadster in Glacier White - SOLD 3.8.08
Glacier White 4402 (GHN3/72652) was built on a replacement shell in around 1985 with a C bonnet. Recent completely new interior with grey leather contour seats and navy piping. Leather centre console, wood dash and door cappings and a Motalita steering wheel. Navy hood. Suspension uprated and lowered, V8 brakes with drilled discs, 15 inch knock-on Minilite style wheels with P6000 low profile tyres. Specialist built 3.5 litre balanced engine, tubular manifolds with sport exhaust, Holley carburettor and 5 speed Rover gearbox. Receipts and service file. Has covered less than 10,000 miles since 1990. Stunning looks, sound and performance. Asking price £9,950. (8.5.08) More
Can be seen at Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire or Witney in Oxfordshire. Contacts provided.
Private sale - Factory chrome bumper MGBGTV8 - SOLD 16.4.08
Harvest Gold 1512, now Brooklands Green, one of the last chrome bumper specification cars which was built between 15th to 20th March 1974 but not registered until 17th February 1975. Full professional restoration in 2004 included both quarter panels, inner wheel arches, wings, doors, floors and inner and outer sills. I have a folder with invoices and receipts for the bodywork and engine rebuild. New carpets, seat coverings and interior trim. Spax conversion on front and rear, Petronics electronic ignition, twin Facet fans, BL front spoiler, louvered bonnet, JVC radio with electric aerial and Heritage certificate. Webasto roof, Dunlop composite wheels in good condition with new Continental tyres having covered less than 4,000 miles, the recorded mileage is showing 120,000. Only reason for sale is we are moving to a new house in early 2008 and the new house does not have enough garage space. £5,950 ono.
Location: South Dorset. More (17.11.07)
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD 31.3.08
Harvest Gold 1277 late 1973 Factory chrome bumper specification. The car is in very good condition, owned 2½ years, always garaged, unmodified with the exception of having the benefit of a Spax damper conversion. An extensive body overhaul was carried out in the late eighties and the car has just returned from Robin Lackford Engineering having had a full engine, gearbox and general mechanical re-build, with many other new parts including stainless steel exhaust and exhaust manifolds, new tyres and a new Webasto roof covering, costing in excess of £8,800. With the car covering less than 500 miles in the last 2½ years it is time for it to go to someone who will use it. Taxed & tested. Price: £7,500. (13.8.07) More
Location - West Sussex
Private sale - chrome bumper Factory MGBGTV8
Blaze 1890 (1974) has 58,971 miles has suspension and engine modifications carried out some years ago by Motobuild so it handles really well. Comprehensive servicing records and receipts from the early eighties with photos of a total rebuild during the early nineties and subsequent receipts. My V8 has not been hidden away for sunny days but has been used often for pleasure and occasionally for work. So although the mechanics are in good order and regularly maintained, the bodywork has become tired and needs attention in several areas. £3,750 (26.10.07) More
Location: Somerset.
Private sale - V8 Roadster in Old English White - SOLD January 2008
Old English White 4401 is a superb V8 Roadster, professionally built and registered as a brand new car in 1987 by Batheastern Artifactors at huge expense, in fact £19,000. Original spec included a new shell, new engine, Offenhauser manifold and Holley carb and 5 speed gearbox. There is a hardtop, mohair soft top, chrome wires and full black leather interior. Recent work includes new stainless steel exhaust system and a brake overhaul including new calipers and discs. Always garaged and rustproofed from new, it is in fantastic condition. Two owners with only 24,800 miles.
Location: London SW (7.12.07) More
Private Sale - an Abingdon MGBGTV8 SOLD
Black 2865 - one of the last Factory built V8s with only 50,000 genuine miles, owned by an enthusiast for the last 24 years, dry Summer use only and garaged. New clutch, oil seals, alternator, front and rear springs, brake cylinders, telescopic rear suspension, Moto-lita steering wheel, stainless steel exhaust, Webasto sun roof and all in excellent condition. £7,450. (9.4.07)
Location: SE London More
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Teal Blue
Teal Blue 1916 was originally finished in Harvest Gold when first registered in September 1974, but was re-sprayed in 1995. It is one of the last of the V8s with chome bumpers and is in good condition. Since 2002 it has had a stainless steel exhaust, K&N air filters, new Goodyear tyres and new rear suspension. Recently serviced by Clive Wheatley. She has been garaged and only used in good weather. She currently has just under 120,200 on her clock, is taxed until July 2007 and her MOT expires in August. Offers in the region of £6,950 . View/test drive in north Shropshire. (5.4.07) More
Wanted by MG enthusiast - Factory MGBGTV8 - found an MGBGTV8
MGBGTV8 with bodywork and mechanics in mint/showroom/concours condition is sought by an MG enthusiast - either an original shell restored or a restoration with a new Heritage shell together with a full history. Preferably a chrome bumper model with a full sunshine roof. Private purchaser who is an MG enthusiast.
Location: Surrey. (4.9.07)
Trade sale - Pre-production MGBGTV8 - SOLD within 3 weeks
Bronze Yellow 0095 (1973) is one of five Development Pre-Production cars made before the MGBGTV8 model was in full production at the Abingdon Factory. It has the original registration OBL 123 L. It has come to light after being tucked away for many years but now needs someone to carry out a full restoration to return it to its former glory. The car has been written about in many books and was known to the late Geoff Allen, the former V8 Historian and Archivist. There is a letter from him in 2005 commenting on the provenance of this car. The car is restorable and would not need reshelling but make no mistake this is a job for a competent car restorer and not a quick make-over job. Basically the car needs new sills and some new panels and, as there is a glass roof in the car, a new secondhand GT roof is available to the buyer. There is also a replacement V8 dashboard with no extra holes drilled. All these items will be included in the sale price of £2,500. There are four new boxed V8 wheels and a full sill kit available for separate negotiation. (10.10.07)
Location: near Ashford in Kent near the M20. More
Private sale - Factory MGB GT V8 - SOLD 7.9.07
Midnight Blue 1939 - built in October 1974, this factory V8 is in nice condition, and everything is original specification apart from; period Motalita steering wheel, Lumenition electronic ignition, Frontline castor angle reduction kit, halogen headlamps, black leather seats and CD/radio. Engine rebuilt November/December 2003, stainless steel exhaust, new front brake pads fitted March 2007. The car was finished in Bracken when it left the factory but was later resprayed in Midnight Blue. I bought the car in May 2005 and had it sprayed Midnight Blue again. Original Dunlop alloy/steel wheels, including the spare, with good tyres. 57,500 miles on the clock although that's not documented. Taxed to September 2007and MOT'd to August 2008. Featured in the June 2007 issue of Classic & Sports Car Magazine. A tidy, fast car, great fun to drive! £5,795 ovno. (1.8.07) More
Location: New Milton, Hampshire.
Private sale - very attractive Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD 22.8.07
Moonraker Blue 2408 (P registration 1975) has been owned by me since the late eighties but I have not used it very much. I have quite a full service history. In 1993 I took it to Birmingham and had it fully restored by a retired BL engineer. His friend, who was employed in the BL engine department, worked on the engine. I am confident that they did a thorough job and have all the necessary paper work to support this, as well as full photographic evidence! In total I spent £15,000 - must have been mad, but once you have started on these projects it is not easy to stop! I have only done only 4,000 miles since, so really think I should move it on to a good home. It has only been on the road in the summer months and has been kept in a fully heated garage. It is fully taxed and tested. Offers in the region of £10,000. (3.6.07) More
Location: Northumberland.
Registration number V8 MGB currently on retention available at £2,250. (30.8.06)
Phone 01258 858662 or 07970895278 - SOLD
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD 18.7.07
Damask Red 0266, early 1973 Factory chrome bumper example. In very good overall condition, owned by myself for two years covering only 900 miles, always garaged. Webasto and Spax. Previous owner held car for 18 years. Almost all MOTs since 1979. Engine overhauled in 2004 by previous owner. Price £5,950. (14.7.07) More
Location: West Sussex
Wanted by MG Car Club member - Factory built C/B MGBGTV8
An MG Car Club member wishes to buy a Factory buily chrome bumpered MGBGTV8 which is very original or recently restored, preferably with a history - for example mechanical, restoration and MOTs. (17.5.07)
Private sale - first rubber bumper Factory MGBGTV8 SOLD within 2 days on V8 website
Teal Blue 2101, the first rubber bumpered MGBGTV8 owned by the late Geoff Allen, has covered around 90,000 miles and is in very good condition. This well known V8 has just been fully serviced by Abingdon Car Restorations and is now available for viewing at their workshops at Steventon not far from Abingdon. Jean Allen is particularly keen the car goes to a good home. Price by negotiation (8.6.07) More
Location Steventon near Abingdon.
Private sale - Geoff Allen's V8 Roadster - SOLD early June
Ermin White 4001 (ADO232174) is the V8 Roadster Geoff built for himself in 1980/81 using one of the first rubber bumper LHD shells manufactured in 1974 which had become a Factory "tug". The V8 engine is standard with the Factory carburettor setup and air cleaners, and a standard V8 gearbox with overdrive. The suspension is lowered slightly and the car is fitted with a front spoiler. The wheels are the Factory standard Dunlop composite pattern fitted with Michelin MXV tyres. This V8 has been used on a daily basis so it is not a concours or museum piece. It's an opportunity to own the well built and sorted car that the late Geoff Allen made for Jean and himself to use and enjoy. It was built with the experience of a lifetime spent rectifying MGs off the production line, so he knew them inside out. Reduced to £7,995 ono (28.3.07)
Location: Steventon near Abingdon. Further photos

MGBGTV8 wanted - now found in under a week!
A great condition chrome MGBGTV8 wanted, either Factory original or well sorted conversion. The vehicle must come with history, be totally in order with a tidy interior and be very usable for continental trips, etc. (13.3.07) Please contact Alastair Harrison.
Alastair Harrison reports: "I am pleased to report that five calls of V8s available or imminently available have been made and I have looked at two. I struck on the latter which was EXACTLY what I had in mind when posting the advertisement; a Factory MGBGTV8 in beautiful order, Aconite 0736 registration WMK 500M from Dave Hall. He is sad to be parting with her and I am delighted she will be joining us in East Grinstead. I look forward to keeping in touch – and to receiving the V8 notes". (15.307)
Private sale - MGBGTV8 in Regency Red - SOLD in only just over 3 weeks!
Regency Red 0548 (1973) was originally produced in Teal Blue but the body shell was subject to a major professional restoration in 1995. I bought the car in September 2004 knowing that both doors, both sills, one rear wing, and part of the floorpan needed work, and the paintwork was a bit faded. After professional repair, the vehicle was subjected to a full respray (including the engine compartment) in June 2005. I have the receipts. The reason for sale - I just have too many MGs, including another factory V8 and a 1955 TF1500. Price is £6,500 (22.2.07)
 The vehicle is located in Cornwall.
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Private Sale- Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD February 2007
Harvest Gold 2307 (1975) Original factory car, 104,000 miles, owned for 14 years and in superb condition. Professionally rebuilt in 1994 including two six piece sill kits, new front wings, two new doors, two lower rear wings, front valance, front and rear springs, etc. Re-sprayed in two pack Harvest Gold. Original specification apart from Koni telescopic shocks on rear, stainless steel exhaust, K and N air filters, alarm and imobiliser. In excellent mechanical order having just had a major service including new water pump, otter switch, brake wheel cylinders, brake pipes etc. This is a very genuine reliable car that drives superbly, and has been maintained regardless of cost. Last 20 years of MOTs, receipts from all work including those from the previous owners. New MOT until August 2007, Taxed. Car has always been garaged but the purchase of an MGA now forces sale. Sensibly priced at £5,950. (12.10.06 & 13.8.06) More photos
Location is in East Sussex.
Private sale - 4.6 V8 Roadster in Vermillion Red - SOLD February 2007
Vermillion Red 4352 (1978) GHN5-464159G present owner 12 years, rebuilt from new parts including doors, wings, boot, RV8 bonnet and re-sprayed. Bills for £12,000. Covered 18,500miles on new engine 4.6 engine. Comes with 10 years of MOTs and history. Not raced, has only done the Brighton Speed Trial once a year and has been the fastest MG holding the Benn Trophy for the 1/4 mile at 14.21s and 105mph. It is very tame, quite happy to burble along at 30mph in 4th and then up to 120 without changing gear. Not for someone who wants it all original. Enthusiast's fun car - email for more photo's & full spec. £7,495. (20.5.06)

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"Many thanks for keeping my car on the site, it has finally paid off with a sale".
Private Sale - V8 Costello Roadster - SOLD
British Racing Green 5008 (GHN5202408) with black leather interior, first registered in June 1970, is a V8 Roadster conversion by Costello in October 1971. Current mileage is 15,500 which has been covered since a new speedometer was fitted around 1991 when a bare metal rebuild was undertaken. Only 4 owners since 1976, this car has been kept regardless of cost and drives and sounds superb. Owned by my late father, a member of the Epsom MG club, for the past 9 years, it comes with a full comprehensive lever-arch folder of history including original bill of sale from BMC and receipt for the Costello conversion. Very good condition, although not concours, it was featured in BBC2's 'The Cars the Star' in the late 1990's. Current MOT until April 2007 and it is tax exempt. More.
£10,950 ovno. (12.8.06)
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Teal Blue - SOLD November 2006
Teal Blue 1500 (1973) restored by MGB Hive with excellent panel fit, a Webasto sunroof, cream leather upholstery and matching trim with a Mota-Lita steering wheel and period radio. Just fitted new front coil springs and polyurethane bushes. Electronic ignition. Taxed and MOT. This car is in excellent condition and must be seen. £8,425
Location: Leicestershire (4.7.06)
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Private sale - MGBGTV8 conversion
Mallard Green 3121 is a tax exempt 1972 MGBGTV8 Conversion (Chassis G23D0555562, engine number A2503420A). Much loved and cared for car, with over £12,000 spent in recent years. The car has been garaged in Fulham, London since the Summer of 2004 and for nine years in Kent with the previous owner, when it covered only 4,000 miles in 10 years. Offers in region of £6,250. (10.1.06) More photos
Car is located in a garage in Fulham with the owner located a mile away.
Private sale - MGB V8 Roadster
Inca yellow 4340 converted 18 years ago and used as daily transport. It has leather seats, mohair hood, LE wheels, spax rear shockers, competition SS exhaust, and SS petrol tank. Condition rating 3. The vehicle is taxed and has a current MOT. New V8 project forces sale. Price £4,850 ono (3.5.05) More details
Private sale - V8 Roadster Conversion
Raven Black 4314 - a superb V8 Roadster Conversion built by High Park Classics in 2001 on a new heritage shell, only 8,500 miles since build, photo record, and tax exempt. All red leather interior fully carpeted including the boot, RV8 SSE, and CD stainless boot rack. Slotted front disks with V8 callipers, uprated suspension and Koni rear shockers. The engine is a completely rebuilt Rover 3.5 litre V8 with Hurricane pistons, new oil pump & cooler, new water pump, new flywheel with a high performance clutch, and a Holley 4 barrel carburettor with an Offenhauser twin plane manifold. Overdrive MG V8 gearbox, MGC rear axle, and 15" Minilite centre locks with Dunlop SP Sport tyres including spare. Mint condition throughout with a stunning performance. New project forces sale. Asking £17,500 ono. (23.4.05)
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Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8
Black 1025 - a Factory chrome bumpered MGBGTV8 with new tyres, new oil cooler, electronic petrol pump and new sender, new batteries, and a stainless steel exhaust. Front and rear handling kit with upgraded rear spings. Undersealed and garaged but used daily. Heritage certificate, MOT until the ned of April 2005 and taxed until the end of March 2005. Offers around £5,950. (29.9.05) More details
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Private sale - MGBGTV8 with 4 litre TVR engine
Flamenco Red 2414, with a TVR 4.0 litre engine, electronic ignition, tubular manifolds, rebuilt gearbox and back axle, uprated brakes and suspension, a very quick and well sorted car in excellent all round condition. Now offered at £5,750 (16.7.04 & 28.6.04)
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Private Sale - an Abingdon MGBGTV8
Black 2865 - one of the last Factory built V8s with only 50,000 genuine miles, owned by an enthusiast for the last 24 years, dry Summer use only and garaged. New clutch, oil seals, alternator, front and rear springs, brake cylinders, telescopic rear suspension, Moto-lita steering wheel, stainless steel exhaust, Webasto sun roof and all in excellent condition. £7,450.
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Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Teal Blue SOLD 5.10.06
Teal Blue 0463 - An original factory chrome bumper car in very good condition inside and out. It was registered in October 1973 and is currently on 51,500 genuine miles. Internally the car comes with original autumn leaf coloured trim throughout, along with all original instruments (even the original radio/cassette player-recorder). Two owners from new, the car was regularly serviced and has always been kept in a garage. The car has never been driven in the rain nor has it been stressed and raced. The car's bodywork had undergone Cadulac rust proofing treatment when new. Mechanically the car is completely original except for stainless-steel exhaust, 12V battery conversion (can revert back to two 6V battery configuration without alteration) and brand new brake master-cylinder (6 months). The alternator was completely rebuilt by the local Lucas workshop (14 months). Full documented history and a petrol pump logbook have been kept since new. Genuine reason for sale - lack of time and a baby on the way. Price: £8,250 More photos Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Blaze - SOLD 5.10.06
Blaze 1787 is a 1974 Factory car in very good condition with original extras that include overmats, Weathershield's full length roof, walnut dash. radio cassette, excellent black cloth interior. Recent new overdrive, brakes, tyres, clutch, tubular manifolds, luminition, K&N's with revised needles, and a Clive Wheatley stainless big bore exhaust (sounds great). All original parts will be supplied with the car. Taxed until January 2007 with an MOT to December 2006. Large history file, owner trace from new, only 78,000 miles with 10,000 since 1990. £6,150 ono (4.7.06)
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Private Sale - V8 Costello Roadster - SOLD 15.9.06
British Racing Green 5008 (GHN5202408) with black leather interior, first registered in June 1970, is a V8 Roadster conversion by Costello in October 1971. Current mileage is 15,500 which has been covered since a new speedometer was fitted around 1991 when a bare metal rebuild was undertaken. Only 4 owners since 1976, this car has been kept regardless of cost and drives and sounds superb. Owned by my late father, a member of the Epsom MG club, for the past 9 years, it comes with a full comprehensive lever-arch folder of history including original bill of sale from BMC and receipt for the Costello conversion. Very good condition, although not concours, it was featured in BBC2's 'The Cars the Star' in the late 1990's. Current MOT until April 2007 and it is tax exempt.
£10,950 ovno. (12.8.06)
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Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Harvest Gold SOLD 16.9.06
Harvest Gold 1539 genuine Factory chrome bumper car with 101,476 miles in superb condition with original V8 features plus a sun roof and original radio. I have owned the car for ten years and much of the work described on the additional webpage was completed 5 or 6 years ago. Since then the car has covered 5,000 miles and has been maintained regardless of cost. Asking price £7,950 ovno. (19.6.06)
Location: Buckinghamshire.
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Private Sale - Factory MGBGTV8
Harvest Gold 0157 is a 1973 chrome bumper car in excellent original condition both inside and out, and has had only two previous owners. The previous owner bought it in 1987 when it had covered only 1,500 miles, and immediately had it waxoyled by Beer of Houghton, the MGBV8 specialists. I bought the car in 1990, have waxoyled it every year since, and used it mainly in dry conditions. It has always been garaged and consequently has virtually no rust and all original metalwork. About 12,000 miles ago (in 2000), Beer of Houghton rebuilt the gearbox, fitted a new 3.9 high spec engine, and re-sprayed the car below the waistline to remove the inevitable stone chips. Recent work includes new brake and clutch master cylinders, clutch slave cylinder, overhauled brake servo, and new 6v batteries. The car has an MOT to June 2007, is very reliable, and great fun to drive as the handling has been well sorted and the new 3.9 engine produces a huge amount of power. The reason for sale is that I've recently bought another classic, and now don't use the car enough to justify keeping it. Price £8,250 ono. (20.6.06)
Location: Guildford. (23.6.06)
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Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Blaze
Blaze 2750 with black leather interior, this car has been rustproofed from new and is in great shape. It has a stainless steel exhaust, rear Gaz shock absorber conversion, stainless steel grille,12V battery as standard, V8 chrome wheels and new Goodyear tyres. A Webasto roof with a smoke colour air deflector makes it open air motoring. It has covered only 85,000 miles and has a massive history folder covering all invoices and MOT's .Taxed and tested the car can be viewed in North Yorkshire and is offered for a prompt sale at £4,950 as owner preparing for early retirement. (26.6.06)
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Private sale - excellent Factory MGBGTV8
Bracken 1692 - chrome bumpers, Autumn Leaf trim, 129,000 miles with extensive history and comprehensive documentation including MOTs, receipts and original purchase invoice. Just serviced and MOT'd by MG specialist Clevewood Garages. Regularly waxoyled. First registered August 1975. Winner of MGOC concours event in 1992. Fitted with a Webasto folding roof, stainless steel exhaust, Luminition ignition, new fuel tank, Minilite alloys, and Motolita leather steering wheel. Body and mechanicals are in excellent order. Full car cover in zip case. Work overseas forces a very reluctant sale. A great original car for some summer fun. £6,500. (8.4.05)
 The car is located in Nailsea, near Bristol, just off the M5 Junction 20. More details
Private sale - MGBGTV8 in Damask Red
Damask Red 0978. Retired engineer offers Factory MGBGTV8 1974, 68,200 miles from new, 20,182 miles since 1999 following extensive rebuild which included complete engine/gearbox rebuild and interior refurbishment. Fully rustproofed, all inner and outer panels and chromework are in excellent condition. Every effort has been made to keep the car to its original specification, no engine tuning etc. Rare opportunity for private sale at £9,000. (11.5.06)
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Private sale - V8 Roadster Conversion
Snapdragon Yellow 4296 is a remarkable V8 Conversion that actually thinks it may be a re-born RV8. Finished in eye-catching Snapdragon Yellow with contrasting grey leather trim including grey carpets, that are also fitted in the boot and includes the spare wheel cover. The car has a 3.9 litre (RV8) engine fitted including new water pump, alternator, twin cooling fans, remote oil filter and pipe-work, polished rocker covers, full size chrome pan air filter on top of twin choke Webber carburettor and an Offenhauser twin plane manifold, petrol regulator, and petrol pump and pipework also installed. The car has covered 7,000 trouble free miles since the conversion in 2003. Taxed with a current MOT and ready for the Summer. Price £7,995 (8.5.06 & 2.4.06)
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands More details
Private sale - V8 Roadster
Teal Blue 4180 (GHN 5315656) is a superb V8 Roadster originally built by Pool Lane Classics to a high standard back in 1990 at a cost of £20K. Since then many additions and improvements have been made to her. This is a superb car throughout which has won pride of ownership awards for the current owner. I have owned it for five years now and looked after her with help from Classic Cars in Twickenham. This is a sad sale but unfortunately a large labrador and wife will not fit in together so she has to go - the car that is! Asking price revised to £9,950 ono.(11.5.06)
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Can be viewed most days in Hampshire.
Private sale - Chrome bumper V8 Roadster
Mercedes Blue 4345 is a tax exempt (no annual UK road fund licence) V8 Roadster (GHN389411), professionally built on new Heritage shell with a 5 speed gearbox, 170 BHP V8 engine with a Piper cam and Icon programmed ignition. Blue leather interior with Alpine stereo. Only 18,000 miles. Alarm & immobiliser. £12,500. (4.3.06)
Location: South Devon
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Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 in Chartreuse SOLD 21.3.06
Chartreuse 2792 (1976 ) is a Factory rubber bumpered car fitted with a sun roof, anti roll bar to firm the suspension, security door locks and a black vinyl roof all fitted from new or early in the life of the car. The car is in fair condition, used regularly and very reliable with138,000 recorded miles. Present owner for 4½ years and previous owner for 11 years. Comprehensive service information from new, maintained by local garage with some £2,500 spent on replacement petrol tank, fuel pump, radiator, water pump, shock absorbers, carburettors rebuilt, new seat foams, steering/ignition lock replaced, one sill replaced and an extra standard V8 wheel. Registration plate is NCU 593 R. One of the last few V8s built and one of only 19 finished in Chartreuse. Price £3,500. (25.6.05)
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Private sale - Factory chrome bumper MGBGTV8 SOLD 20.3.06
Black 1552 is a Factory original MGBGTV8 registered February 1975 in Citron which had a respray to black in 1995. Black interior and a new MOT in June 2005. The only extra is a 12v battery conversion. Original body and interior is in good condition. It is a good, sound car that was used every day until the onset of a family meant four seats were needed! Covered 98,500 miles. Maintenance record with invoices. Reduced to £5,000 ono. (1.9.05 & 26.7.05) More details
Location: Salisbury area.

Private sale – Factory MGBGT V8 SOLD 13.3.06
Glacier White 1729. First registered August 1974 with 107,000 recorded miles. Chrome bumper with Autumn Leaf trim and Webasto sunroof. The car is in fair condition, regularly used and has good oil pressure. Apart from regular servicing, the only recent work includes the fitting of a new fuel pump, king pins and footwell carpets. Previous owner for 22 years is the fifth owner. The car is MOT’d until 19th February 2007 and taxed until August 2006. Fifth owner, previous owner 22 years. Reluctant sale, but growing family necessitates the purchase of a bigger classic! Reduced price £3,750. (23.2.06) Location Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.
Private sale - chrome bumper Factory MGBGTV8 SOLD (28.2.06)
Bracken 0929 with cherished plate 1706 MG (originally OKT 600M) was first registered on 31.12.73. Current owner for 25 years, mechanical rebuild in 1980 featuring “Huntsman” engine, tubular manifolds, luminition, TR8 gearbox, BL Special Tuning suspension, and 60 profile tyres. Used for light competition use in the mid-80s and was last used on the road in 1993. Mileage since rebuild is 12,000 miles when a new speedo was fitted. The old broken one showed 73,000. Condition is not immaculate but it is not a restoration project yet. Currently MOT’d until September 2005. £5,000 including cherished plate. (29.4.05)
Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 SOLD promptly (14.2.06)
Blaze 1427 is a 1974 MGBGT V8 factory original chrome bumper model. Full sunroof, nice black leather interior,walnut facia. With 105,000 miles in total, with only 25,000 since 1985 with full documentation. The personal number plate is not included in the sale as the car is now registered as DBY 757 M. Owned 9 years, used sparingly but regularly, extremely reliable. Current MOT and tax. Genuine reason for sale. £4,750. (6.12.05)
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