Manufacturer: MG Model: BGT V8 First Registered: 1976 Regist...

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Manufacturer: MG
Model: BGT V8
First Registered: 1976
Registration No: RegNo
Engine No: 4860257
Chassis No: GD2D21884G
MOT: Aug 2014
Colour: Old English White
Details:
In 1973 British Leyland launched one of its most ambitious cars, the MGB GT V8. This new MGB variant offered true 'Q' car characteristics, a combination of understated looks and amazing performance. At the heart of the MGB GT V8 was the trusty, Buick-designed Rover V8 as used in the then current Rover P6 range. The 3528cc V8 produced plenty of torque and bhp in order to power the new car up to a heady 125mph.

The V8 MGB only ever came in fixed head GT form, although some roadsters have been converted over the years (originally by Costello). The car could be distinguished from the 4-cylinder MGB by the front and rear V8 badges and unique road wheels. Unfortunately for BL the mid 1970s' fuel crisis hampered sales and the model was therefore underdeveloped and was eventually dropped from the range in 1976. A reincarnation of the original MGB V8 concept appeared in the early 1990s, badged as the MGRV8 but powered with a fuel injected version of the same basic V8 engine.

Offered here is one man's interpretation of the ultimate BGT V8, which has received attention to every aspect of the vehicle. Originally a 1976 BGT V8, the car was entrusted to Valley Gas in Newbury by a previous owner who was an interior designer. The final result is an individual car which sports a bespoke interior, with Bulgari dash clock, engine-turned dash, Moto-Lita steering wheel and a modern, iPhone compatible stereo. The bodywork has received considerable attention and has flared arches to accommodate the wider alloy road wheels. The 3.5 litre V8 is said to run beautifully and has benefited from rolling road tuning, where it showed over 200bhp at the wheels.

This exclusive MG BGT V8 is offered complete with an MoT through to August 2014, is taxed until August 2014 and is said to have covered a warranted 88,700 miles from new.

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Auction Date:
17th Sep 13 at 1:30pm BST

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