Classic Car Auctions THE SEPTEMBER CLASSIC CAR SALE 24th September 2022

28 CCA SEPTEMBER 2022 CLASSIC CAR SALE 2 More Details Lot 721 Bid On Lot 721 Lot details Reg: K638 WOK Chassis no.: SARRAWBMBMG900000 Mileage: 15,200 MOT expiry: 11/07/2023 LOT 721 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000 1992 MG R V8 3.9 V8 ROADSTER Historically important R V8 development car. The first correctly-bodied MG R. • This is the first “Project Adder” with MG R trim, Body No1 and the 3.9-litre Range Rover high-compression V8 • Heritage bodyshell and chassis #900000 were mated at Faringdon and on delivery to Cowley the car was further modified prior to painting • Used by ‘Engineering’ for spec homologation and then Krafthouse as a styling buck for the MG R hardtop development. • Repainted but still retaining its original Flame Red (COF on the VIN plate) due to dents caused by the on & off fitting of the prototype hardtop roof • This piece of MG Rover history has retained its originality being owned by an ex-Cowley Rover worker since 2006 • Built in the LVA (low volume assembly) at Cowley, a total of 1,982 were finished before production ended in 1995 • Supplied with Marketing Platform Documentation, pre-production timeline and Project Sign-off statement • More information on the vehicles history here: https://www.v8register.net/sub5/news220721-rv8-900000.htm Vendor condition report: Overall: 98/135 ««««¶