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- The Christmas Classic Car Sale 2022
- 1993 MG R V8 Roadster
1993 MG R V8 Roadster
Lot Number: 110
1993 MG R V8 Roadster
UK-supplied, home market car and one of only 150 in Nightfire Red.
- Sold for: £19,688
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Nighfire Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
L808 TGH -
ODOMETER READING
37000 Miles
SUMMARY
UK-supplied, home market car and one of only 150 in Nightfire Red.
DESCRIPTION
- Superbly presented in Nightfire Red with three-piece split-rim alloys
- Excellent Mushroom leather interior and an excellent hood with clear plastic rear window
- 3,946cc aluminium-alloy V8 engine with 188bhp and a lusty 318Nm of torque
- Vendor owned since 1996 and purchased from the, then, President of the MG Car Club
- Fitted with electrohydraulic power-assisted steering in 2010. Navsure sat nav
- Good history file, R V8 parts catalogue and workshop manual. Car cover also included
- Three previous keepers and only 37,000 miles with some servicing invoices as the vendor has self maintained
- The vendor has the original wheels available for collection by the buyer, should they wish to, post sale
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 110
- Make
- MG
- Model
- RV8
- Variant
- Roadster
- Registration Number
- L808 TGH
- MOT Expiry
- 24/08/2023
- Chassis Number
- SARRAWBMBMG000263
- Engine Number
- UEA48A0000077
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Nighfire Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSCORE:
81 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Good, with minor blemishes/
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Leather upholstery and Woodwork excellent, all original, not reworked or refurbished.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Original, no work done ro required, Clutch and pressure plates replaced when engine removed in order to fit PAS in 2010, becasue it could be done.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Original and operates well.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
All running gear and suspension in excellent condition, rear brakes rebuilt in '2021 and new SPAX adjustable damper all round at same time.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Everything electrical works, switch and added relays for PAS [MG OC Electrohydraulic] to power system after engine start up.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Formerly owned by Bill Wallis, President of MG Car Club
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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