1978 MG RV8 3.9 Convertible 2dr Petrol Manual (190 bhp) Replica (1995cc)
MG RV 8 Replica in Oxford Blue metallic. Built on a 1978 chassis in June 1994 by Sports Car Workshop Chiswick London. Autocar featured the car build in June 1994 and original copy is with car. Specialists engine supplied and fitted by Sports Car Workshop. Fitted with a Fast Road Stage 2 1950 cc 4 cylinder engine from workshop specialists Engine Machining Services. Runs on lead-free petrol with twin carburetors, modified distributor and extractor manifold coupled to large-bore single silencer exhaust system. New walnut dash fitted, re-serviced, in excellent condition inside and out for a car of its age. As it is built on a 1978 chassis it is MOT and tax exempt. Receipts for many thousands of pounds worth of works including services and upgrades, large folder full of the cars history including original copies of various auto car magazines in which the car is featured. Viewings welcome to appreciate this car and compare with an original RV 8 at a much lower price. Has been garaged all its life. Current mileage of 8971 believed genuine looking at old M.O.T history,car covered less than 300 miles in last two years. Genuine reason for sale as downsizing collection.