MGB GT V8 – Portuguese plate registration
Only 2,591 units built.
Exceptional project for a race car or road-going restomod, with a look clearly inspired by motorsport.
This is a rare MGB GT V8, offering outstanding technical and historical potential, ideal for those seeking a serious foundation for a high-level project, whether for track days, historic racing, or a performance-oriented restomod.
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Included Components and Equipment
• NEW body shell, with competition reinforcements and roll cage
• Acrylic headlamp covers (competition style)
• Panhard rod on the rear axle
• Complete new wiring loom
• T5 gearbox, with clutch and propshaft
• Lightened and balanced flywheel
• Upgraded clutch
• Quaife limited-slip differential
• Two differentials included:
original
alternative with shorter final drive ratio
• Five original V8 wheels
• Original 3.5 V8 engine, partially rebuilt (carburetted)
• Kent Racing camshaft
• Crankshaft reground and nitrided
• Competition valve train kit (valves, valve springs and retainers)
• New intake manifold for four twin vertical carburettors
• Complete 4.0 fuel-injected engine (requires repair)
• Ventilated front brake discs
• Two electric cooling fans
• Aluminium water radiator
• Aluminium oil cooler
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Highlights
• Very rare and highly desirable base
• Ideal for historic motorsport or an aggressive restomod
• High-value package of included components
• Project with exceptional scope for customisation and value appreciation
MGB GT V8 with Portuguese plate registration