MGV8s for Sale, V8 Register, MG Car Club

This webpage lists MGBV8s reported to be for sale by members or specialist traders. Members of the V8 Register, traders or reimporters are welcome to submit details of MGBV8s they have for sale which we will be pleased to publish along with a photograph if provided. The cars will remain on this page for four weeks or until we are notified the car is sold, whichever is the earlier event, thereafter a car previously advertised can be posted again - just contact the V8 Webmaster (for contacts see below). The most recent adverts are at the top of this column.

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Private sale - an Abingdon built MGBGTV8
Bracken 1218 with chrome bumpers, Autumn Leaf trim, Britax folding fabric sunroof and original V8 equipment all in very good condition with a full service history including receipts and MOT certificates for the last 24 years. Much time and care has been spent to maintain originality. It's being offered for private sale by David Waterton as he is intending to get a V8 Roadster or an RV8. Regularly Waxoyled and kept in a warm, dry integral garage, only 74,000 miles, and including some new and original spares. Now offered at only £8,800 ono, which represents excellent value for an exceptional car. (22.12.03)

For more photos of this car see Bracken 1218.
Call David Waterton on 01628 440748 (weekdays plus an ansafone) or 07711 495120 (anytime) or by email at davidwaterton((atat))v8register.net for further information or to discuss viewing the car.

Private sale - selection of MGBGTV8 parts
An interesting selection of V8 spares is offered for sale, many of which are new in their boxes and others with only limited wear. The spares offered include brand new front brake calipers, front discs, a clutch repair kit, Lucas overdrive and indicators stalk switch units, a new set of rear brake shoes, braided brake hoses, and a pair of cooling fans. His used items included an overdrive gearbox less the overdrive unit and a V8 back axle. Full details of these spares will follow in the next week or so from Steve Curtis but you can contact him on 01344 486442 (near Reading in Berkshire) if you want to discuss any of the items. Steve has an MGC and had a near concours MGBGTV8 (Harvest Gold 0803) which was stolen at the MG Event at Epsom Racecourse just a few months ago and sadly has not been recovered. By the way if you should see his stolen V8 - registration GKF 472 N - do let him know as soon as you can. We need to trace these thieves who steal good quality classic cars to order. (2.12.03)

Private sale - a concours winning Abingdon built MGBGTV8
Damask 0733 - this chrome bumper car is immaculate both above and underneath. It has seen only limited Summer use and was a final winner at the Autoglym International. The engine bay is immaculate with many parts chromed or polished and the car is fitted with tubular manifolds and a Janspeed stainless backbox. The car is fitted with a handling kit, drilled discs and a front spoiler. The trim includes a sliding sunroof, grey leather interior and a Motolita steering wheel. Owned by the present owner for the last 15 years, taxed with an MOT tested to August 2004. Must be seen to appreciate the detailing. £11,950 ono.

Call Philip Jones on 01202 696308 (eves) or philipjones@mgcars.freeserve.co.uk by email. (12.6.04 & 19.11.03)

Private sale - Trevor Taylor V8 Roadster Conversion
Indigo Blue 4279. This fantastic V8 Roadster Conversion was built by the late Trevor Taylor. The specification includes: fully rebuilt shell sprayed in Jaguar Indigo Blue with new front wings, new front valance, new RV8 bonnet, new doors, new sills, new floor, new boot lid, new rear wings, all new chrome bumpers, new grille and side strips, new windscreen, new Tickford OE hood, new internal trim including new black leather seats and head-rests, blue carpet and blue vinyl trim, new dashboard including genuine V8 speedometer, new centre console and alloy gear knob, Stage 3 3.5 litre V8 engine, block blue printed by Oselli, S3 heads from Real Steal, high lift camshaft, Rhodes lifters, up-rated oil pump, Rover 5 speed gearbox, 30% uprated shock absorbers, front and rear uprated anti-roll bar kits, negative camber front arms, Holley carburettor and Offenhauser inlet manifold, and Minilite replica wheels. The car is in great condition and we have had great enjoyment from it! A sensibly priced car at £10,000. The car is available for viewing in Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire. Please contact Bill Arnold on 0207 528 6970 (tel) or 07932 720346 (mob). (22.12.03 & 16.9.03)

Private Sale - chrome bumper Factory original
Glacier White 1293 - an original Factory MGBGTV8 first registered in August 1973, resprayed in February 2003 when the Webasto sunroof was renovated at the same time. Taxed with an MOT until the end of February 2004. Includes a Clarion CD/radio and a parcel shelf. Recently serviced and generally in very good condition with only 98,000 miles. Garaged and located in Slough. For sale at £5,950 ono. Please contact Richard Selby on 01491 412114 (day) or 07831 778383 (eves) or at richard@selbsand.freeserve.co.uk by email.

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. Tel: Brian Cox on 020 8402 2841 (SE London)

Private sale - an Abingdon MGBGTV8
Tahiti Blue 2383 - 1975 rubber bumper model, owned for the past 11 years. Black leather trim throughout, original Webasto sunroof. This car was subject to a major rebuild 18 months ago with new doors, wings front and back, new bonnet and sills. The engine has been modified with Peter Burgess "Econotune" SD1 heads, and has K&N air filters, but still runs with the standard SU carburettors. Also I have a Janspeed tubular exhaust system from Clive Wheatley which sounds fantastic! The performance gain is magnificent and its just as quick as my new RV8!! The suspension has been uprated and lowered with uprated springs and anti-rollbar. However I still use the original lever arm shocks with uprated valves. The car is kept garaged at all times when not in use and only sees the rain if I get caught out in a shower! I have a fully documented history in my ownership, and have from DVLC the full list of previous owners. I have owned other factory MGBGTV8s, and this is without doubt the best I've had. The only reason I'm selling is I need the space for something else. Only 96,500 miles. Price £7,995. Reasonable offers considered. All original parts included in price.

Call Keith Rowson on 01582 760754.

WITHDRAWN - NO LONGER FOR SALE

Private sale - Genuine original Costello Flame Red chrome bumper V8 roadster
Flame Red 6011 is an original 1970 chrome bumper MGB Costello V8 Roadster finished in Flame Red with a Heritage certificate. Owned for 15 years, complete with all receipts and MOT certificates. It has an MOT to November 2004 and is tax exempt. Always garaged and has been Waxoyl treated. New gearbox and overdrive in 2002 by Paul Depper. Recent new fuel tank, windscreen and OE black hood. Offered for sale at £4,900 ono. Leicester area. (29.1.04)

Please contact Harry Irvine on 0116 271 5123 (evening) or at harry.theoval@btopenworld.com for further information and photos by e mail.

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

Private Sale - a fully restored Factory MGBGTV8
SOLD - reported sold by Peter Stack on 22.12.03
BRG 0252 - 1973 fully restored chrome bumper model finished in BRG with only 2,000 miles from a complete restoration. The car was taken right down to shell and lovingly restored by Paul Depper MGs. Pictures are available at all stages of restoration. The car has a chrome radiator grille, alloy wheels, full tan leather interior with green piping and a walnut dashboard, elecric windows and aerial, with a multichanger CD and cassette radio. Always garage stored and covered. Full service history and many photograhs available. Superb condition at £12,000 ono. Contact Peter Stack on tel 01902 791404 or mob 07980 214762 or by email at prpstack@aol.com for further information or viewing.

Private sale - an Abingdon built MGBGTV8
SOLD for the asking price!
Tahiti Blue 2470, a 1976 Factory produced V8 with a fabric folding roof, a Ron Hopkinson handling kit and 119,000 miles. The engine and mechanics are all in good working order with good compression and oil pressure. Structurally restored in 1989 by Gloucester MG Centre followed in 1994 with new door skins, bonnet, front wings and a re-spray. The car has been Waxoyled since the rebuild in 1989 and remains structurally sound but there are some rust bubbles now present at the seams on top of the wings and around the edge of the windscreen. John Delafield has owned the car since 1987 and is offering the car for private sale because his children are now too big! Sensibly priced at only £3,950. (25.10.03 amended)
John Delafield reports his V8 was sold for the asking price and that it is going to an enthusiast in the USA. (18.12.03)

Call John Delafield on 01453 544497 or at john.delafield@talk21.com for further information. John is in Dursley, Gloucestershire

Private Sale - a chrome bumper Factory original
Glacier White 1590 - an April 1975 chrome bumper, Factory MGBGTV8, unmolested and unpranged, genuine 37.500 miles, Ziebarted with a Webasto roof from new, owned by one family until 1996, original wheels, and MOT until May. Reason for sale - have an earlier rebuild (an XK) is now in the re-paint stage, so the MG should go. £8,250 ono. Call Ian Penrose on 01935 813177 or fax on 01935 815170 or email at nethercompton@lineone.net for further details or viewing.
SOLD for asking price

Private sale - an Abingdon built MGBGTV8 SOLD
Blaze 1059, with 88,250 miles from new, four owners all known, taxed with a current MOT, recent full transmission overhaul, bodywork repaint in 1996. Front spoiler and wide rim Dunlop V8 wheels. The interior is clean with Connolly seats in black leather. A very tidy car at £8,500 ono. Call Bryan Ditchman on 0118 932 6346

This car has been sold and is off to the USA!

Private sale - exceptional V8 Roadster Conversion
SOLD

Tahiti Blue 4182 (GHN5-460051G) is a beautiful V8 Roadster Conversion with a mouthwatering specification beneath an understated exterior!

This remarkable V8 Roadster Conversion was built by MG Motorsport and was blasted and painted in Rover pearlescent Tahiti Blue. It has an all black interior and is fully carpeted, including the boot, and has new leather reclining seats and headrests. Front suspension is modified MGB with stiffer springs and new dampers, negative camber wishbone arms, ¾" anti-roll bar, and Superflex polyurethane suspension bushes. The rear suspension has lowered springs, new lever arms dampers and Superflex bushes. Brakes are uprated standard MGB with Mintex 1144 V8 pads with the standard in-line servo set up. The engine is a completely rebuilt Rover 3.9 litre V8 with a Real Steel Viper camshaft, steel timing gears and chain, new oil pump, original equipment water pump, new flywheel with a high performance clutch, electric choke Holley 390 carburettor with an Offenhauser twin plane manifold, and a Valeo geared starter motor. The gearbox is a close ratio Cosworth Borg Warner T5, driving a Quaife torque sensing differential via a heavy duty propshaft. The wheels are Minator Minilite replicas size 5.5 inch by 15 shod with 185/55 x 15 Yokohama performance tyres. An exceptional car with a mouthwatering specification @ £16,000.
Contact Geoff Broad at geoff.broad@broadassociates.co.uk or call on 01223 207932 (tel) or by fax on 01223 208346.

Private sale - an Abingdon built MGBGTV8
SOLD
Glacier White 1183 with chrome bumpers, built May 1974, black vinyl roof with a Webasto folding sunroof. The car has been substantially overhauled (receipts available) in the last eighteen months, the body is in good condition and still benefiting from a complete restoration by Beers in 1986. Black leather seats with contrasting white piping. A very genuine vehicle in daily use which drives very nicely. Whilst the car is not bodily perfect, mechanically it has got to be one of the best around - Pete says that with some confidence as the mechanical work has been completed by himself and work colleagues. The colleagues are fitters in the experimental workshop at Jaguar Cars where Pete has worked for the last 26 years, the last four as Vehicle Engineering Manager on the new X350. The V8 is offered for sale due to a growing family and realistically priced at £5,350 to sell.
Call Pete Holden on 01926 422655 or at peteholden43@aol.com for further details or to discuss viewing the car.

Private Sale - an absolutely genuine Factory original
Teal Blue 0463 - a truly exceptional 1973 one owner car from new with a complete history. It has been cavity sealed from new and has always been garaged at home. Only 48,000 miles, but no short runs. It looks and drives magnificently. Exceptional value at £6,250. Call Michael Jennings on 0208 947 5450 - it will not disappoint. SOLD RAPIDLY

Private sale - V8 Roadster conversion
SOLD
BRG 4199 was rebuilt with a new Heritage roadster shell in 1996 with a 3.5 litre SD1 engine, chrome wire wheels and black leather interior. It is a beautiful example of a V8 Roadster and has done 8,000 miles since conversion. The car was originally built as a rubber bumpered MGBGTV8. Michael says he has "had some great fun with the car surprising a few Porsches" but now, unfortunately, has to sell the car. He would like to find an enthusiast who would like a good V8 Roadster. The car is offered for private sale at £12,000.

Contact Michael Collins at michaelpwcollins@ntlworld.com or on 07887 506669 in Poole in Dorset.

Wanted - V8 Roadster
Adrian West is seeking a V8 Roadster conversion with an SD1 or later engine (3.5 stage 2 or a 3.9 litre standard engine producing 200bhp), five speed gearbox, telescopic shock absorber set up with anti-tramp bars at the rear, a rust free body, less than 30,000 miles, and preferably a chrome bumper model but will consider a rubber nosed car for conversion. £8,000 to £10,000.
Enquiries to Adrian West at adrian.west@uk.fid-intl.com or 0207 961 4759.
V8 found!
Adrian had several responses from this advert but eventually found a V8 Roadster conversion via Google!

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The V8 Register, its officers and committee members cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the details above or for the conduct or outcomes of any trading that may result. Members purchasing V8 powered MGs should seek specialist assistance to carry out a technical examination of any MGV8 they wish to purchase and make appropriate checks as to the ownership of the car to ensure so far as is possible the vehicle is not stolen or subject to an outstanding hire purchase agreement.