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Private sale - MGB V8 Project
Tartan Red 4309 is a 1965 MGB V8 in need of restoration. Garaged for last 10 years. High compression Rover V8 engine with short lift cam, Offenhauser inlet and 4 barrel Holly with headers and straight through exhaust. Rover 5 speed SD1 gearbox and MGC back axle. The engine and gearbox where both fully rebuilt and have covered approximately 6,000 miles since. Adjustable spax shock absorbers front and back. Competition rear springs. Wire wheels, 2 new front wings are fitted, hood is ok but interior needs replacing, old hard top. Clutch is stuck and master cylinder is no longer functioning. Original engine gearbox and axle available but each would need a rebuild. I have owned the car for the last 20 years. £1,000

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Private sale - very special MGBGTV8 conversion
WITHDRAWN following too many calls from timewasters
Blue 3074 (GHD4156757G) is an MGBGTV8 conversion in "Ecurie Ecosse" blue built from scratch using a new Heritage shell to a "super-sports" configuration. Less than 14.500 documented miles from new. This V8 was built in 2003/2004 to a very high standard. It has been registered in Germany since July 2004 as a 1968 MGBGT and the original British registration documents are also available. The idea behind this project was to combine the look of a very early MGBGT with today's performance - ready for everyday use. The engine is a 4.6 Stage 2 Rover V8 new build by RPI Engineering. It is fitted with a Weber carburettor and an Offenhauser twin plane manifold and a Mallory dual-point distributor. Gearbox is a new Rover R380 five speed unit with a standard V8 rear axle. Exhaust is a performance stainless steel system from Clive Wheatley (sounds a bit like a TVR) with tubular manifolds. The brakes have Wilwood calipers and vented drilled discs and the hoses are stainless steel. Car was clocked at 237 Km/h (148 mph) at the racetrack. Never any overheating problems as the cooling system has been uprated and two Kenlowe fans fitted. Rear axle has fibre glass leaf springs, AVO telescopic shock absorber and RV8 anti tramp bars are also fitted. It has 72 spokes Dayton wire wheels with 195/65 R 15 Pirelli tyres. The car has a handmade tan leather interior with an Alcantara roof. An original MGB LE leather steering wheel is fitted over a 1978 dashboard with a Speedwell V8 rev-counter. All wiring is totally new, 100 % Lucas parts free and with 8 relays and 16 fuses which is a little safer than the original. The car is RHD. More than £35.000 has been spent on parts (85% of all used parts where NoS) and labour - too many details to list. This is one of the best MGBGTV8s ever built with great attention to detail and a stunning performance. The engine bay is something to be very proud of.
Asking price £16,500 ovno (14.12.05)

Car is located in Germany, near Dresden / Berlin.
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Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8
Aconite 0736 with chrome bumpers, much cherished in pristine and original order. First registered in June 1974, purchased from Tourist Trophy Garage at Farnham in May 1975. Always garaged and devoid of rust. Genuine mileage of 103,500. Full history available including gearbox rebuilt by Swain & Jones Farnham in 1984, a "top overhaul" with a new camshaft, cam followers and valve seats reground in 1990, a full professional overhaul and a bare metal respray by Rees Bros Aldershot with new front wings, replacement front dampers and telescopic rear shock absorbers etc at a cost of £8,000 in 1996. Within the last 5,000 miles the car has had a steering overhaul with a new box, drop ends etc. and rewired with a new loom, a stainless steel exhaust system was fitted last year, brake shoes and pads replaced, new petrol tank and pump and the batteries replaced. It is a lovely motor in excellent order in all respects which will give her new owner many years of enjoyment. Has a very recent MOT. Genuine reason for sale - old age, mine not the car! £7,000 ovno. (29.9.05)

Trade sale - Factory MGBGTV8
Tartan Red 0905 has had a photographic restoration and many upgrades including a 5 speed gearbox, uprated 210BHP engine, lovely interior with special leather seats, full sunroof, handling kit, and history.
Superb to drive at £7,950 (2.11.05)

Contact Nigel Guild at Former Glory on 0208 991 1963 or
at nigelguild@hotmail.com

Private sale - MGBGTV8 EFI 3.5 conversion
Black 3119 is a 1978 MGBGTV8 conversion with a 3.5 litre fuel injected Rover engine which was comprehensively converted in 1998 with Clive Wheatley parts and a full bare metal body restoration with a photographic record. The car has a current MOT with no faults and has 57,000 recorded miles. Car is in excellent condition, benefiting from the necessary bespoke bonnet incorporating a large bulge with vents either side. The car was originally a white rubber bumper 1.8 BGT, but was subsequently converted to fuel injection V8, and had all necessary modifications as prescribed, including V8 brakes and uprated suspension. The car is lowered to chrome bumper specification and also benefits from having had a chrome bumper conversion at the time of restoration, equipped with genuine minilites and a new set of wider tyres. The rear springs and shockers were recently replaced. It has a rebuilt Rover SD1 gearbox and an MGC back axle with the correct drive ratio. There is also a twin Kenlow fan system which is thermostatically controlled with the added bonus of a manual override. The ECU was replaced in 2003. Since owning the car I have replaced the rear suspension, installed a new reconditioned gearbox, heater matrix, new light units, and replacement of the thermo control in the engine management. The car has black cloth interior with the updated dashboard all in very good condition and with everything working. The car has the original spare wheel, toolkit and handbook. The mileage is believed to be genuine as that of the V8 engine when transplanted. The car comes complete with a large history file with many past MOTs, bills and photographs of its restoration and conversion. I have owned the car for the last 12 months and had a fantastic time with it, but a relocation and new job with high mileage necessitate a change of plan. £9,000. (12.10.05)

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Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8
SOLD
Brooklands Green 1431 with black trim is a chrome bumper Factory car with 45,390 miles on two speedometers which is believed to be genuine based on the MOT certificates. Present owner for 10 years and always garaged while we have had it. Body originally restored around 1992, with a photographic record by the previous owner, which is still in very good condition. Continued complete restoration of the rest of the car was carried out during 1995/96. Spax rear shocks, stainless steel exhaust, large anti-roll bar, Motolita wood steering wheel, Revolution alloys and waxoiled. The engine has SD1 heads, Kent 200 cam, and K&N air filters. Well maintained, just serviced, and a new brake servo fitted, MOTd until May 2006. I used to share this car with my son, but he has now moved to Australia. Large history file with MOTs from 1978. A beautiful car is reluctantly now for sale at £5,150 ono.

Located in Lancashire

Private sale V8 Roadster in BRG
BRG 4199 is a superb V8 Roadster conversion in excellent condition, finished in British Racing Green, chrome bumpers, five chrome wire wheels, leather interior, new Heritage body 1996, engine and running gear reconditioned at the time of the conversion. Only 10,000 mile since conversion. Has 12 months MOT and tax, and a full service history with photos. Sale due to overseas work.
Price £11,900. (7.5.05)

Private sale - V8 Roadster in Nightfire Red
SOLD to an enthusiast (7.9.05)
Nightfire Red 4347 (1974) with a 3.9 litre V8 and an exceptional specification is a tremendous car that has had no expense spared in it's development. Highlights: converted by MGB V8 Developments in Newcastle 4 years ago, followed by a full bare metal strip-down and re-spray in 2004. It is finished in two-pack Rover Nightfire Red. Powered by a fully rebuilt performance 3.9 Rover V8. Engine bay is immaculate. New Rpi R380 5 speed box, and RV8 stainless tubular manifolds with stainless twin open exhaust (sounds better than a TVR). MGC rear axle, full suspension and uprated brake and 15" Minilite knock on wheels with low profile tyres. The interior full biscuit and Burr Walnut, new leather reclining seats and headrests. Anti roll bar and a new hood with RV8 style interior lining. Lots of new parts and chrome. A very detailed and fully sorted car. Same owner for the last 15 years, very regrettable forced sale. Approximately £18K spent. It is also very quick, if the power/acceleration is required it's 0 to 60 has been timed at 5.4 seconds (Porsche quick!!!). No expense spared in the development of this car.
An exceptional spec and reduced to £9.400 ovno (22.8. & 28.7.05)

Private sale - excellent Factory MGBGTV8
SOLD 20.6.05
Damask 0635 is an original 1973 chrome bumpered Factory car with black interior, Britax sunroof and overdrive. This is a well maintained genuine car in good condition with a Heritage certificate and a history since the late 1980s including the present owner since 1997. The car is taxed to the end of September 2005 and MOT'd to March 2006. The specification includes Lumenition ignition, stainless steel exhaust, tubular manifolds, radio cassette player, Clifford immobiliser, Spax rear shocks, halogen headlamps, an uprated heater, Greenstuff disc pads, Motolita leather steering wheel, excellent Goodyear NCT tyres and an electronic fuel pump. Will consider a part-exchange for a pre-1973 MGBGT. Price £6,450 ono. (13.4.05)

Private sale - chrome bumper Factory MGBGTV8
Harvest Gold 0425 - model year 1973, first registered 1974. Full record of previous owners and Factory history. Only 61,000 miles. New front wings and resprayed in 1981. Winner of concours events in 1981 but used very little since. Fitted with a stainless steel exhaust system and oversills, telescopic rear shock absorbers and a vinyl roof. The car is in very good condition and could easily be returned to concours condition. MOT and Road Tax. £7,500 ono. (23.4.05)

SOLD 15.6.05

Private Sale - Exceptional V8 Roadster Conversion
Withdrawn 16.5.05
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 RV8 console and dash are also trimmed in grey and also incorporate new white faced "Smith tailor-made clocks" that are black lit blue, colour coded seat belts match the grey trim, and a Kenwood C/D player including a 4 speaker system. Car security is covered by an immobiliser/dead mains switch. Along with double duck hood there is also a grey ½ tonneau cover, full tonnau and also an MG windstop. The front suspension has a new RV8 coil-over cross-member including 4 pot callipers, vented discs, new brake pipe-work, new steering rack, ¾ anti-roll bar, all fitted at time of conversion. The rear suspension has an RV8 rear axle including a Quaife differential, single leaf springs, adjustable Koni Shockers, RV8 anti tramp bars fitted and also a ¾ anti roll bar has been fitted. A set of five Compomotive 15" wheels has been fitted along with Goodyear tyres. 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. Refurbished V8 radiator fitted including new pipework and hoses incorporating "in line" thermo switch to operate the fans. The exhaust system is a Clive Wheatley stainless steel straight through 3" exhaust, which is fed by RV8 stainless steel manifolds. A rebuilt 5 speed SD1 gearbox including new clutch and cylinders, and a new modified prop-shaft has been installed.To complete the package we also fitted a pair of Cosworth style bonnet vents, front air scoop and discreet V8 badging. The car has covered 7,000 trouble free miles since the conversion in 2003. Taxed and MOT and ready for the Summer. Price £10,750 (4.5.05)

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Private sale - excellent Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD
Citron 2156 (1975 reg) is a Factory produced rubber bumper model with a virtually complete history for 30 years, including invoices and all MOTs from 1980. Mileage is now 82,300. Photographic record of restoration which included new front wings. Absolutely original except for electronic ignition. Webasto roof. Sweet motor with steady 40psi operating pressure. Excellent paintwork and interior. Taxed and tested to August 2005. (1.3.05) £4,500 ovno

Private sale - excellent Factory MGBGTV8 - SOLD
Teal Blue 0451 - Factory chrome bumper and totally original. Absolutely complete history (2 ft thick) for 31 years, every invoice from purchase to latest work. Detailed log books from new. This vehicle is exhaustively documented. First owner 29 years, one-garage service history with around £40,000 documented spent on the vehicle. Absolutely no expense spared to maintain originality. No after-market trim etc, everything down to the original radio. No mechanical mods. Webasto roof. Garaged from new. Paintwork/trim with patina, body/mechanicals excellent order. The comprehensive detail of the history is really quite exceptional. If you value originality, buy this car. £8,900.

Car is located in Putney, London SW15 (11.6.04)

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Private sale - selection of MGBGTV8 parts - SOLD
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 - Factory MGBGTV8
SOLD to a discerning enthusiast in Yorkshire

Glacier White 1061 - with chrome bumpers, Autumn Leaf trim and folding sunroof. Registered in 1974 this car has been extensively restored by a previous owner who replaced the sills on both sides and had it re-sprayed in its original colour 12 months ago - there is not a spec of rust on it anywhere and both the bodywork and mechanicals are in very good condition. More recently it has had a complete brake overhaul including new pads, discs, shoes etc, a new fuel tank, 4 new Bridgestone tyres and a full service carried less than 500 miles ago out by an MG specialist . The car has only covered 79,000 miles in total and has travelled less than 10,000 miles in the last 20 years. It has also been kept garaged since its bodywork restoration and has only been out in the rain once. Taxed and MOT'd until the end of December it is now for private sale at £7,500 or reasonable offer.

Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 - withdrawn
Bracken 1473 - Chrome bumper model with Autumn Leaf trim and leather seats. In superb original order, with every effort to maintain originality. This car was treated with Dinitrol from new and its condition reflects this. Regularly Waxoyled since with receipts and past MOTs etc. Only used in dry weather and kept in a dry integral garage. Mileage is currently 59,450 miles, believed to be genuine, again reflected in the overall condition of the car. Stainless steel tubular manifolds and full stainless exhaust system have been fitted. Original leather bound steering wheel also. An exceptional car for sale at £9,750 ovno. (13.9.04)

Private sale - 1968 MGBGT V8 Sebring conversion
withdrawn
1968 MGBGTV8 Sebring Conversion finished in Trophy Blue. This vehicle - GHD3 124640 - was fully rebuilt during 2002, with extensive work carried out to the body structure including, floorpans, sills, and footwells. Following this, "Sebring" style wings and valences have been fitted with meticulous care to ensure that the fit and finish are in excess of that normally expected with fibreglass. The vehicle has then been finished in Trophy Blue with new 8 x 15 Compomotive ML and Bridgestone S-02's. A 3.5 litre Rover V8 is fitted and this was also overhauled during the rebuild and a rebuilt Rover LT77 5 speed gearbox fitted. Substantial suspension and braking modifications have been carried out to ensure the vehicle's potential can be fully realised. The vehicle has also been used as one of the feature cars in the August 2004 edition of Retro Cars magazine.
£11,995. (18.10.04)

Private sale - Tundra MGBGTV8 - SOLD
Tundra Green 1816 is a 1974 chrome bumper factory original with 117,000 miles. Autumn leaf interior. Lovingly maintained in very original condition. Excellent bodywork and chassis. Extremely extensive history file including all MOTs and receipts from 1981. Heritage certificate. Lots of recent work - new rear springs and alternator in last few weeks. Waxoyled. Prior work including new wings and bonnet, sills, and a gearbox rebuild. Taxed and tested to February 2005. Genuine reason for sale. £6,250 or reasonable offer. (21.10.04)

Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8 SOLD
Damask Red 1119 - a 1974 chrome bumper model with black trim, original front seats replaced with Corbeau GT recliners, and original seats still available for recovering. The car been owned by me since 1992 and has only been used in dry weather. The speedo currently shows just over 12,000 miles and it is in excellent condition but it may have done 112,000 or the speedo replaced before I bought it. I have only done between 6,000 and 7,000 miles in the past 12 years, as I have been involved in other rebuilds. Prior to my purchase the car had been used in competition and still has an uprated engine with 9.35:1 compression ratio. I understand the front wings were replaced in 1992 and Minilite replica wheels, tubular steel manifolds and Lumenition were fitted at that time. Since I purchased it I have fitted front and rear Spax telescopic conversions, new rear springs, stainless steel exhaust system, Halogen headlamps, electric aerial, reconditioned overdrive, new batteries, clutch plate and rebuilt heads. Bills and MOT's from 1992 available. Taxed for 6 months with new 12 month MOT. Reluctant sale but space needed to finish my Magnette Varitone rebuild.
Offers around £6,500.

Private sale - V8 Roadster SOLD RAPIDLY
Tornado Red 4330 (GHN5361718G) is a superb V8 Roadster built from scratch on a V8 Heritage shell with alloy bonnet. This V8 Roadster was built some six years ago to a very high standard. It has a black leather interior with red piping and is fully carpeted, including the boot. A Motolita wheel is fitted over the top of a genuine V8 dashboard. Suspension has been uprated and lowered with uprated front lever arms & valves and Spax telescopic at the rear. Anti tramp bars are also fitted. Front brakes are V8+calipers & slotted discs. Wheels are 15" Minilite (Minator) with all new Goodyear rubber. The engine V8 3.5 was hand built by a specialist, all new parts being fitted. It is fitted with a Holley carburettor with an Offenhauser twin plane manifold and a Mallory Distributor. Gearbox is a Rover five speed unit whilst a standard V8 rear axle is fitted. Exhaust is a performance stainless steel system with tubular manifolds. A Mohair hood is also fitted. This is a superb car throughout with great attention to detail, and stunning performance. The engine bay is something to be proud of. The car was on display at the N.E.C last year. Asking price £11,750 ovno (21.10.04 & 3.11.04)

Private sale - modified Factory MGBGTV8 SOLD
Flamenco Red 2350 MGBGTV8 1975 Factory car with alloys, Motolita steering wheel, K&N air filters, Webasto roof, Sebring valances but original parts to return to standard, and Pioneer sterio. Excellent condition. MOT and tax to February 2005. £6,500 ono.

Private sale - a concours winning Abingdon built MGBGTV8 SOLD
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.

Private sale - low mileage chrome bumper Factory V8
SOLD
Glacier White 0552 - with only 47,000 miles with a Webasto foding roof and first registered in October 1973. Body renovation in 1999 and still in excellent condition. All original apart from tubular manifolds and a stainless steel exhaust. Fitted with a Motolita steering wheel and K&N air filters but the original wheel and lobster claw filter cases are included in the sale. For sale at £6,250.

Private sale - Factory MGBGTV8
SOLD - "The deal was struck over the telephone the day after this V8 first appeared on the V8 Website. Many thanks, John Dutton"
Damask 0229 - a Factory car finished in Damask Red with chrome bumpers and MOT/tax. Manufactured in 1973, first registered in 1974 in Sunderland. Comprehensively restored in 1992, when new sills and rear wings were fitted. Since then, the offside front wing has been replaced. Lumenition ignition, tubular manifolds, K&N air filters, Britax sun roof, SSE, navy leather upholstery (two years old), Spax rear shocks, 12 volt battery, electronic fuel pump, Motolita wooden steering wheel. The original overriders, airfilters and steering wheel are included.
A recent tune up on a rolling road gave 137bhp at the wheels and 154 bhp at the flywheel, which is slightly better than standard. Reason for sale - I've bought an RV8! Available at £5,500.

Wanted - Factory MGBGTV8 - V8 FOUND
A sound Factory MGBGTV8 is sought by an enthusiast who is not afraid of some refurbishment and restoration work. The car must be complete and original, not a conversion.

Private sale - MGBV8 Roadster
Rosso Red 4015 - 1968 MGBV8 Roadster (GHN-4159754) in gleaming Rosso Red on 15" chrome wires, full black leather trim, Mike Satur walnut dash, taxed and tested to December 2004. Full body rebuild only 5,800 dry miles ago, full photos of the rebuild available, and all MOT certificates. The specification includes a rebuilt Rover Vittesse engine with modified injection system, uprated cam producing approximately 220 BHP. The drivetrain has a 3.07/1 rear axel fitted with a Quaife LSD unit. All new electrics, brakes with uprated fitted cross-drilled discs, Ron Hopkinson front & rear handling kits, and Bilstein shocker convertion kit. Weather gear includes a ,duck hood and both full and half tonneaux. Now for sale at £10,500 ono. Can also email further pictures if required.

V8 Roadster project - an opportunity
Graham also has an unfinished MBGV8 Roadster Auto EFI project for sale, body painted, engine and gearbox fitted and much more. Will make a nice car when finished. For sale at £3,000.

WITHDRAWN - DECIDED HE HAD TO KEEP THE V8 Roadster!
Private sale - Genuine original Costello Flame Red chrome bumper V8 roadster
Harry Irvine contacted us to say "I received seven calls within 3 days of the advert appearing including an offer of a deposit "sight unseen" over the telephone, however after owning the V8 for nearly 16 years I find it difficult to go through with selling the car and have decided to keep it and withdraw it from sale". That's very good new Harry - let's hope we see this good looking V8 Roadster at Silverstone in July 2004.
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)

Private sale - an Abingdon MGBGTV8
Withdrawn
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.

V8 Roadster project - an opportunity - SOLD
I am aware of an original (not Heritage) dry-stored, rolling chrome bumpered MGB Roadster with a standard 3.5 litre Rover V8 (9.35 CR) engine and a 5 speed SD1 gearbox fitted. It has had all the welding done and is available with good doors, boot lid and an aluminium bonnet, but no front wings yet. If anyone is interested in this V8 project,

Private sale - an Abingdon built MGBGTV8
SOLD to a discerning MG enthusiast from Germany
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)

Private sale - Trevor Taylor V8 Roadster Conversion
SOLD to Al Barnett, former RV8 enthusiast!
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 £9,500. The car is available for viewing in Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire. (3.3.04)

Private Sale - chrome bumper Factory original
gone to a buyer in Germany
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.

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.

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)

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.
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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

V8 found!
Adrian had several responses from this advert but eventually found a V8 Roadster conversion via Google!