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MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016 DURNOVARIA 1008 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016 The Essential Newsletter for the MG Owners Club Dorchester Area 1008 INSIDE THIS MONTH’S NEWSLETTER * MG RV8 - Project Adder - front cover story * Editor’s Notes * Fancy a New Motor Squire? * Durnovaria Grand Tour of the Isle of Wight * Diary of Events - * “Blobby” Our 1934 MG PA - Peter & Susan Chance * Gartell Light Railway Visit Photos 1994 MG RV8 MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016 FRONT COVER - As part of the task of reviving the MG tests. The RV8 also has a number of hand pressed panels made sports car, Rover commissioned and carried out an by Abbey Panels, whose other customers include Rolls Royce extensive study into the public perception concerning and Jaguar. These panels are produced to a very high quality the MG name and image. From this investigation it was being near perfect and ready for painting. obvious the octagonal logo still had considerable public The MGRV8 was finally released for public viewing in October appeal. Following this research Rover had three main aims in 1992 and went on sale several months later. The demand in the reintroducing the MG name, to keep the MG name alive, to do United Kingdom was never as strong as it had been hoped, the something as a precursor to an all new MG sports car and to price of £26,000 being a major drawback. However in October remind the public the MGB had been the best selling 1993 “Rover Japan” displayed the RV8 at the Tokyo Motor sports car of all time. Show and the reception was that of Rover then put together a “Star Status” with some 1300 team of specialists to look orders having been secured at rebirthing the MG sports soon after the show. Of car and placing the MG the 2000 RV8’s produced name back before the public - over 75% found their way enter Project Adder: to Japan. A small number were also exported to Rover’s management had been mainland Europe. The final impressed by the proposal to update the MGB with a car was produced on the 22nd modern Rover V8 engine and with the huge success of British November 1995. Motor Heritage parts body shell venture all the necessary ingredients seemed to be present. The project was aimed at The RV8 pictured on the front cover was my personal car, finished potential MG customers who fell into two distinct camps, the in ‘Nightfire Red’ with a matching hood. Only 8% of the total traditionalists and the modernists and the Adder Project was production was in this colour. 79% were finished in ‘Woodcote squarely aimed at bridging or uniting these groups. When the Green’ - a colour preferred in the Japanese market. Many re- project was eventually given the green light Rover imposed very imported cars have had the air-conditioning removed to allow tight budget restraints of about 5 million pounds. more passenger foot space, but mine remained. I bought the RV8 on the strength of the wonderful V8 engine and found the Work started with a new BMH body shell and over this clay was car fast and it felt solidly made, but rather heavy to drive in urban carefully layed and sculptured to eventually produce a full size surroundings. It was more at home covering long distances, model. This model underwent several changes and variations which it did with ease and comfort and with surprising economy. until the final design was chosen. The MGRV8 was designed I sold my RV8 to fund a house move to Dorset from Surrey - a from the outset to take advantage of as much existing MGB wise move! - Mike Benton Hardware as possible, yet the finished product was to contain only 5% original components. The vast majority of parts, MG RV8 including engine, drive train, electrical system, body and trim • Engine : Rover V8 - 3,950 cc are all either totally new or adapted from other Rover products. • Fuel system: Lucas multi-point Early RV8 bodies were of course crash-tested and it was found • Max. power: 190ps @ 4750 rpm that the shells remained supremely strong. Therefore alterations • Max. torque: 318mm @ 3200 rpm required during development were minimal, but even so it was • Performance: 0-60 mph (100 kph) 5.9seconds necessary to add a few holes in order to help with anti-corrosion • Max speed :135 mph (230 kph) treatment. The end result being a far better body shell than the original MGB’s which was proven in both front and rear impact A MOTORING JOURNALIST’S DRIVING IMPRESSIONS “Acclimatise yourself to the heavy steering and within a short while of setting off, you’ll be marvelling at the RV8’s ride qual- ity. At no point does it jar, or become uncomfortable – in nor- mal driving it take an observant driver to pick up on the rather archaic suspension. Directional stability is impressive, even if it is far less planted than say a TVR. The RV8 may be a cruiser built for country lanes, but it is here where things turn ugly if the driver demands too much. Camber changes and sharp ridges re- sult in too much vertical movement, and if corners are added to the equation, they can all too easily upset the skittish rear end. So- phisticated damping obviously lessens the problem, but RV8 own- ers need to keep their KONIs in tip-top shape if they are to avoid their cars turning into bucking broncos on demanding B-roads. That is not to say there isn’t a great deal of pleasure from piloting an RV8. Turn down the wick and waft along at a rapid rather than rabid pace, and there’s fun to be had. Even at fairly modest speeds the rear end can get playful, but treat it with respect – slow in, fast out – control the slides, and you’ll enjoy the ride. There’s also an impressive feeling of solidity in the shell, and scuttle shake is only apparent in the most arduous situations. Brakes are strong and faithful – despite rear drums. Do remember there’s no ABS.” 2 MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016 Editor’s Notes It seems as though our MG season has only just started, for our annual ‘Prod & Poke’ - it’s all quite legal I’m yet I note that we have just one Durnovaria evening told - just bring along your MG and the rest comes run left this year. Ray & Lorraine’s Mystery Tour on naturally. The prodding starts at 7:30pm and poking August 10th starting at the Top O’Town Car Park 6:30 for shortly afterwards. If you fancy a meal beforehand at the 6:45pm, is one not to be missed. Colliton, they offer a wide range of good food, the contact Talking of missing, Sarah and I were not able to join you number is 01305 224504. on 13th July for The Starr’s Mystery Tour, which in Hilary has bought to my attention that on 13th August fact turned out not to be such a mystery as Graham had there is a Country Fayre and Vehicle Rally in aid kindly emailed us all with the route beforehand! However of the RNLI at Spetisbury Manor Blandford Forum I understand everyone had a good run and we were able DT11 9EB. The show features a Dog Show, Ferret to join you all at the Frampton Arms for supper. Roulette, Vintage and Classic Vehicles, Crafts, Cakes, Our next day out in July, is on Sunday 31st when we Tombola, RNLI Souvenirs and much more! In the past head off to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (“One of Durnovaria members have enjoyed this event and Hilary the finest Gardens I have ever visited” - Alan Titchmarsh) recommends it. We meet as usual at the Top O’Town Car Park at 11:15 Another good event well worth a visit is is the Gala for an 11:30am start. Bring a picnic or eat in ‘The Weekend at Harmans Cross - in September from Colonial Restaurant’. 9th to 11th, organised by the Bournemouth and Poole Two days later on Tuesday 2nd August we all meet Preservation Club - more details at the end of this up again for our monthly meeting at the Colliton Club newsletter. Mike Benton Fancy a new motor squire? The Classic Car Auctions at SWVA, usually turns up quite a selection of MGs and this month is no exception. Below are the MGs on offer at Poole on Friday 29th July. The event attracts a large number of enthusiast as well as dealers. It has become a leading ‘no frills’ event, making a pleasant change from the sometimes ‘overblown’ events charging up to £20 for catalogue entry to view. However, If you intend going along, get there early as parking can be a problem. MGB Convertible 1973 MGB GT 1972 This vehicle is in top class Tax exempt, in a bright condition and has been dry 1970’s Blaze with dark blue stored since 1997. Restored trim. It has a manual gearbox in 1996 to a very good stan- with overdrive. It has been dard fitted with with roystyle well looked after wheels and an overdrive. MGB Convertible 1978 MGB GT Sebring 1973 Recent sympathetic recom- This stunning looking mission with MK1 trim and Sebring replica is really eye wire wheels. The hood is catching, finished in red with excellent, as is the wood black trim. The engine is interior cappings. History file running on a DC 45 webber, included - current MOT. with full flow exhaust. MGC GT 1969 MGB GT 1977 Full respray to a very high Restoration carried out last standard, stainless steel year.
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