1974 MG RV8 - MGB GT V8

MGB GT V8 – Portuguese plate registration

Only 2,591 units built.

Exceptional project for a race car or road-going restomod, with a look clearly inspired by motorsport.

This is a rare MGB GT V8, offering outstanding technical and historical potential, ideal for those seeking a serious foundation for a high-level project, whether for track days, historic racing, or a performance-oriented restomod.

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Included Components and Equipment

• NEW body shell, with competition reinforcements and roll cage

• Acrylic headlamp covers (competition style)

• Panhard rod on the rear axle

• Complete new wiring loom

• T5 gearbox, with clutch and propshaft

• Lightened and balanced flywheel

• Upgraded clutch

• Quaife limited-slip differential

• Two differentials included:

original

alternative with shorter final drive ratio

• Five original V8 wheels

• Original 3.5 V8 engine, partially rebuilt (carburetted)

• Kent Racing camshaft

• Crankshaft reground and nitrided

• Competition valve train kit (valves, valve springs and retainers)

• New intake manifold for four twin vertical carburettors

• Complete 4.0 fuel-injected engine (requires repair)

• Ventilated front brake discs

• Two electric cooling fans

• Aluminium water radiator

• Aluminium oil cooler

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Highlights

• Very rare and highly desirable base

• Ideal for historic motorsport or an aggressive restomod

• High-value package of included components

• Project with exceptional scope for customisation and value appreciation

MGB GT V8 with Portuguese plate registration