Remember the launch of MG RV8 model in 1992 As we reach the 35th anniversary of the launch of the MG RV8, we reflect on how the model was received in October 1992 by the motoring press as a new MG model. The MG RV8 was part of the essential effort to keep the MG brand alive in the years after the sad closure of MG Plant at Abingdon. RV8 articles and reviews in the motoring press near the RV8 launch A checklist prepared by Dr Gavin Bailey from the collection of press reviews he has assembled. A few of the front covers are on display in his report. More Posted: 260714 Autocar magazine With its pre-launch article on the MG RV8 in June 1992 by Michael Harvey, Autocar highlighted the "MG is back" and "this V8 roadster is just the beginning". "A new range of sportscars and the "RV8 is an appetiser". Article Car magazine With its test of the new MG RV8 in November 1992 by Richard Bremner, the article says "in a move that's audacious as it is extraordinary, Rover has just resurrected the MG badge - on a totally revamped MGB" - the MG RV8. Article Photos: Tim Andrew RV8 - concept, development and production of a modern classic In 2003 a group of V8 enthusiasts listened to a fascinating talk by John Yea (L) and David Bishop (R) on 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. The comment you remember they mentioned is "Projects like that just don't happen like that any more". Note on the talk & Copy of the video of the talk David Bishop obit MG RV8 Archives Look back at MG RV8 brochures & publicity material for the launch and a range of archive material. Link