RV8's are odd Bud. I've really tried to like RV8's. When they were announced, we had a presentation by Rover at Leeds (or Wakefield) technical college with one of the prototypes.
All the wealthy MG blokes bought one. They were £25k and this was 1992, so a lot of money.
The trouble with them is that they rot, especially the screen surround. Some prices are sky high - headlamp cowls and rear lamps are two examples. Panel fit is poor - look at the bonnet/front panel & boot shuts. The seats are high so it feels like sitting on rather than in the car. They go well enough but steering is heavy unless power steering is fitted. All the interiors are the same creamy beige, which I don't like. I came to the conclusion that I'd be better off building my own, but I can't be arsed doing that again!
I nearly went to look at one two years ago, because they now are 'good value', but in the end didn't bother. The later the better - they had constant upgrades throughout production. R380 gearbox on the later ones.
