MG V8: TWENTY-ONE YEARS ON. FROM INTRODUCTION TO RV8 - Book HardCover in near mint condition - Dustcover has some shelf wear 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. This work celebrates the 21st anniversary of the MG introduced in 1973, and still regarded by many as their best-ever sports car - the MGB GT V8. Although production ceased in 1976, the name has been dramatically revived by the launch of the MG RV8, produced by Rover, which is being widely publicized and enthusiastically received. This book looks at the original cars, as well as the new version. Production history, contemporary road tests, technical data, reminiscences from MG people, company literature, V8s overseas and V8 conversions are among the many aspects covered.