LHD MGBGTV8s

Teal Blue 0098 - GD2D2DUD 98G This 1972 Pre-Production Development LHD MGBGTV8 followed the V8 prototype, Blaze 0099, and was later converted to be an MGBGT but subsequently converted back to a V8 specification. It was then bought by Lyle York in Indiana and exported to the USA. Here it is seen in the yard at University Motors in Michigan during a "Farewell University Motors" YouTube video with John Twist talking to camera about the sad closure of his firm in early June 2009. More The copy of the Factory records maintained by the late Geoff Allen record the car as GD2D2DUD 98 G with engine EX108. Geoff's records show the other LHD cars below. Other LHD MGBGTV8s Geoff Allen's copy of the Factory records show a number of LHD MGBGTV8s: GD2D2DUD 97 G in Harvest Gold, a Pre-Production Development LHD car (Brian Field's much rallied V8) with engine 4860 002 A. GD2D2DUD 101 G in Green Mallard, a 1972 Pre-Production LHD North American Specification car with engine 4900 0001 A. GD2D2DUD 102 G in Glacier White, a 1972 Pre-Production LHD North American Specification car with engine 4900 0002 A. This was the New York Motor Show car. GD2D2DUD 104 G in Blaze, a 1972 Pre-Production LHD North American Specification car with engine 4900 0003 A. The engine was changed in a Factory USA service. GD2D2DUD 105 G in Bronze Yellow, a 1972 Pre-Production LHD North American Specification car with engine 4900 0009 A. GD2D2DUD 108 G in Glacier White, a 1972 Pre-Production LHD North American Specification car with engine 4860 0190 A. The engine was changed in the Factory. GD2D2DUD 109 G in Damask, a 1972 Pre-Production LHD North American Specification car with engine 4900 0006 A. Engine changed in Factory. GD2D2DUD 110 G in Teal Blue, a 1972 Pre-Production LHD North American Specification car with engine 4900 0007 A. (V8 Registrar 11.6.09) V8 Register - MG Car Club - the leading group for MG V8 enthusiasts at www.v8register.net