Where do you get the RV8 body panels? I think the RV8 hood is really good
looking.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Raby [SMTP:philip.raby@eos-magazine.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 31, 1997 9:43 AM
> To: Nory
> Cc: MG digest submit
> Subject: Re: MGF anyone?
>
> On 31/10/97 2:34 pm Nory said
>
> >I don't care much for the looks of the MGF (blasphemy!) but I really
> >liked the RV8. Any rumors about any of those coming over here? Does
> >anybody know if they can be legally imported? Probably not, eh?
>
> The RV8 is no longer in production it was a limited edition car. However,
> I see no reason why you couldn't export a secondhand one. You'd have to
> alter lights etc to suit US regulations. Oh, and as far as I know, they
> were all right-hand-drive. Another problem is that most went to Japan. The
> UK ones hold their value very well, so your wallet would be in for a
> shock.
>
> A more practical solution would be to build an MGB V8 and add RV8 body
> panels. I believe these are available new and will fit onto a Heritage
> shell. Again, not cheap but you could build a car to your own
> specifications.
>
> There's such a car going to be in Issue Three of MG World. It's an MGB GT
> with RV8 body panels, 300bhp and 0-60mph in under 5 seconds. Sounds fun
> eh?
>
> It's interesting taht you don't like the look of the F. When the design
> was cliniced in the US it did not go down well. Americans prefer the look
> of the Z3, which in spirit, is closer to a traditional MG. I've driven
> both cars though, and I have to say that the F is far superior (and no,
> I'm not being biased). Apoligies to everyone from North Carolina :-)
>
>
> Hope this is of help.
>
> Philip Raby
> Editor, MG World
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