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MG RV8 – Rare Nightfire Red & Power Stering

The early 1990’s success of the Mazda MX-5 and various TVRs prompted Rover to re-enter the sports roadster market with the RV8 in 1992. The 3.9 litre V8 delivered 185BHP to the rear wheels through a five speed gearbox giving impressive performance – 0 to 60mph in under six seconds and a top speed of around 135mph. Production was limited to approximately fifteen cars a week (the price tag was in excess of £26k) and under 2,000 were manufacture making the RV8 and extremely rare sight on British roads.

Finished in the rare option of Rover Nightfire Red our car was imported from Japan in 2006 and has covered just over 14,000 miles in the last thirteen years in additional to the 66,000 kilometres (41,000 miles) covered in Japan from new.

The RV8 has always been meticulously maintained by the three previous UK owners with regular services/parts as required and was fitted with an MGOC power steering upgrade (a brilliant option to have) in 2010 at a cost in excess of £2,300.

The areas that cause concern on RV8’s – the three ‘W’s (Windscreen, Wheels & Wood) - are all outstanding with immaculate wood/door veneers, excellent leather and all wheels are factory fresh with new tyres fitted last year.

Historically the RV8 has been undervalued by the market but prices have risen sharply over the past two years. This RV8 is one of the best we have seen and drives superbly
We recommend early viewing in order to fully appreciate this stunning classic