MG V8 Twenty-one Years on from Introduction to RV8

Knowles, David; MG Car Club V8 Register

ISBN 10: 187200489X / ISBN 13: 9781872004891

Published by Compendium Publishing, 1994

About this Item

Scarce large-format title covering the early MGB, MGC and Rover V8 engine, leading to the MGB GT V8 and the RV8. Includes competition cars, specifications, paint colours and much, much more. Very well illustrated. Hardbound with dust jacket. 21.5cm x 30cm. 128pp. In fine condition in a near fine dust jacket which has a small neatly repaired tear at the top of the spine - it is now in a protective plastic sleeve.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1748180439294

Bibliographic Details

• Title: MG V8 Twenty-one Years on from Introduction to RV8
• Publisher: Compendium Publishing
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 187200489X
• ISBN 13: 9781872004891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Motoring - marque histories

About this title

Synopsis

MG V8 tells in unprecedented detail the stories of some of the most powerful and exciting cars ever to wear the evocative MG octagon badge. Topics covered include: The story of each MG V8 model, from concept to development and production; Detailed information tables of notable cars and their chassis numbers for each model, plus special editions and color charts; Interviews with the original MG V8 design and engineering teams; Background on development and testing work on each model; Rare input and insight from many of the outside suppliers and specialists who helped develop the cars; Information on sales and servicing literature, production changes, product placement, celebrity stories and much more. Illustrated with 400 pictures, including concept cars, design sketches and specially commissioned photography.