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MG
RV8 - destined to be a classic from its launch
As more and more of these cars reach enthusiasts' hands, there is a much greater interest from owners in understanding the model's maintenance and servicing requirements and learning from the experience of fellow members. The V8 Register of the MG Car Club recognised this need and has developed a very successful series of RV8 Workshop Notes contributed by its members. This series is now recognised as the leading source for RV8 maintenance tips and spares information. The series has reached over 180 notes with the publication of the fourth volume. The principal method of distribution of the notes is over the internet or as copies on CD, but printed and bound copies are available to members in the UK. For membership of the V8 Register and copies of the notes, contact the V8 Registrar, Victor Smith on 0208 392 9434 or at victorsmith((atat))v8register.net Where can I find a good review of the MG RV8? One of the most comprehensive reviews of the RV8 was published in the February/March 2001 issue of the popular specialist MG magazine, MG World. Their eight page article had a two page summary, a two page guide to buying an RV8, two pages on the mechanicals, interior with an owner's view, and finally details of the RV8 specialists and contacts. The enthusiasm for the model of the V8 Register was mentioned together with the availability of "excellent compilations of RV8 Workshop Notes containing a wealth of comprehensive information on buying, maintaining, obtaining spares for an RV8 and living with the cars. Useful experience gained (often the hard way!) by fellow owners is detailed within the pages of these volumes". Back copies of the February/March 2001 issue of MG World containing the RV8 review are available from MG World: Administration What to pay for an MG RV8? For an article on RV8 prices, click What to pay for an RV8.  Oxford Blue 1595 seen here in Tokyo, owned by Lance Bennett. (Photo: Lance Bennett) Copyright
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This note is part of the Classic Power Profiles from the
V8 Register - the leading specialist group for MGV8 enthusiasts.
The V8 Register is part of the MG Car Club.
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Talk
A recording on CD is now available! A group of V8 enthusiasts listened to John Yea and David Bishop relate what had inspired the RV8 development team to do what was an extraordinary low budget project - creating a modern classic sportscar to keep the name of MG alive as a modern brand. It was fascinating tale. Peter Buckles chaired the event and commented "projects like that just don't happen like that any more". The availability of MGB bodies from the BMH Body Plant and fuel injected V8 engines clearly were the essential inputs but it needed enthusiasm and imagination to make it happen. Many of our V8 enthusiasts contributed to the project including Roger Parker, the late Trevor Taylor, Ron Gammons and of course Peter Buckles and his team at the leading specialist parts supplier, Moss Europe. John Yea said "I don't think a retro type car built in an old body will be seen again - manufacturers don't keep old tooling any more - it's just binned, gone for ever!" He related how tracing the tooling for the RV8 project was a key part of their work. Timing too was a factor for vehicle conformity - another six months or so and the RV8 might not have met the increased "drive by" noise limits - it was that close! You can get a copy of the recording of this talk, give in June 2003 as part of the V8 25th Anniversary events. The recording is available on CD or DVD. RV8 Talk RV8 price guide RV8 colours RV8 VIN numbers RV8 production table Reimporting an RV8
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