In 2023 we will have the 50th anniversary of the launch of the MGBGTV8 model in August 1973 and the 45th anniversary of the formation of the V8 Register five years later in 1978 together with the 30th anniversary of the start of RV8 production and sales in 1993. It's a welcome opportunity to celebrate the anniversaries of two understated and enjoyable V8 powered MGs and many MGV8 conversions too. Julian Holmes is arranging three MGV8-50 Anniversary events over the weekend of 19th and 20th August 2023. MG100 Centenary events 2023/24 Listing of MG100 events Updated: 230113 Posted: 221125 50V8 Anniversary events See updates to the information and booking details below on our "More" webpage Saturday 11th February 2023 V8 Curry near Solihull The V8 Curry will be held at a restaurant near Solihull on Saturday 11th February 2023, just west of Stoneleigh where the MG & Triumph Spares Day is to be held the next day on the Sunday 12th. Information and booking details MG & Triumph Spares Day Event organiser: Ian Quarrington Contacts Saturday 27th May 2023 MG 100 Anniversary event at Gaydon Celebrating the 100th anniversary of MG. Information available later Event coordinator: Tony Smith Contacts 50V8 Anniversary Week Several events are planned for the week running up to the Club's major annual MGLive! event including: Wednesday 7th June 2023 Visit to Rousham House near Bicester. Information & bookings Event organiser: Victor Smith Contacts Thursday 8th June 2023 Information available later Event organiser: Ken Clayton Contacts Friday 9th June 2023 Lunch at Hook Norton Brewery cafe Meeting for lunch at the Brewery is a convenient stopping off point for V8 members making their way to Silverstone for the MGLive! 2023 weekend meeting. Information & bookings Event organiser: Victor Smith Contacts Saturday 10th June 2023 MGBGTV8 50th Anniversary Parade Information & booking form Saturday 10th & 11th June 2023 MGLive! 2023 Over the weekend the V8 Marquee will provide a welcome to MGV8 enthusiasts and friends in the central area at Silverstone. MGV8s at MGLive! & More Saturday 10th & 11th June 2023 MGLive! 2023 - MGBGTV8 Parade Laps Peter Ellis is arranging parade laps of the circuit for MGBGTV8s to recognise the 50th anniversary of the launch of the MGBGTV8 in August 1973. Details will be available later. Parade Laps organiser: Peter Ellis Contacts Sunday 11th June 2023 V8 AGM The V8 AGM will be held on the Sunday providing a convenient opportunity for many V8 members to attend. Formal notice to be released in April 2023. V8 Secretary Contacts Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th August 2023 MGV8-50 weekend of events Details of this major anniversary event are alongside with updates at More Event organiser: Julian Holmes Contacts Display of MGV8s on the Market Place in Abingdon Saturday morning 19th August 2023 Parking spaces for MGV8s are limited so book early for access to the Display Area on the Market Place. Members whose bookings have been accepted by the V8 Register will be sent a free Display Area Access Pass which they will need to have on their MGV8 windscreen at the entry checkpoint to the Display Area. This should simplify checking by the marshals and avoid traffic congestion in the centre of Abingdon on a busy Saturday morning. Information & booking Event organiser: Julian Holmes Contacts Buffet lunch at the Dog House pub to the west of Abingdon Saturday 19th August 2023 This well known pub is west of Abingdon on the old test route used by the MG Factory for the MGBGTV8 model. A buffet lunch will be available from 1.00pm. Booking is essential. Parking is available across the road from the pub. Information and booking Event organiser: Julian Holmes Contacts Mercure Walton Hotel just west of Gaydon Saturday 19th August 2023 A convenient overnight stop for V8 enthusiasts planning to go to the MGV8-50 event at the British Motor Museum the following day (Sunday 20th August 2023) is the Mercure Hotel just west of Gaydon. Ralph Hardwick has booked to stay there and has obtained special rates for V8 Register members. Do get in touch with him if you would like to stay there and meet up. Information on special room rates & Mercure Hotel website Coordinator: Ralph Hardwick Contacts MGV8-50 event at the Motor Museum at Gaydon Sunday 20th August 2023 The British Motor Museum will host the 50th Anniversary of the MGBGTV8 and the 30th of the MG RV8 at this special event with MGV8s parked outside the front of the Museum from 10am - 4pm. All MGV8s welcome. The focal point of the event will be inside the Museum with two dedicated rooms for V8 members with a selection of traders, Club stands and light refreshments and in an adjoining room presentations on the MGBGTV8 and a video on the RV8 and more. Tickets are just £10 including entry to the parking area, the two dedicated V8 meeting rooms plus entry to view the contents of the Museum. Information and booking Event organiser: Julian Holmes Contacts