Yes yes yes, we all know what the base car is, but look more closely! What is this, and more importantly who built it to gain a point?
Experts?
It could be this .... ''This RV8GT has been meticulously built by Philip Jones to RV8 Specification.
The transition involved 2 donor cars, an MGBGT and an accident damaged RV8 from which the parts were sourced.
The project took over 12 months and involved may hours of modifying the MGBGT to accept the RV8 parts.
After completing his RV8GT Philip used the remaining bits and pieces to create another original an RV8 Trailer''
Actually this particular car is not the Philip Jones MG RV8 GT, as it was built by someone else.
However, as your Philip Jones information is so comprehensive, and it is almost Christmas, I will award you a point anyway, but keep this puzzle open for the name of the builder of this actual car (who made more than one!).
Ken Costello? Or am I down the wrong chimney?
Wrong chimney I'm afraid!
I read that John Hills made some kits for RV8 conversions to the BGT, and that Maidstone Sports Cars MSC also created a car or two. There a few pictures of these conversions on the net, it suits the BGT very well.
As you say Navara, John Hills and MSC have also created MG R V8 GTs, but sadly this isn't one of them, so the search continues...
On the up...
Are you sure it isn't Philip Jones' RV8 GT? On a V8 Register PDF you can find the pictured car (see license plate) as Peter Kuruber's new car (cf. attached picture) and on a MG RV8 dedicated forum you can find a post by Peter Kuruber:
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Name: Peter Kuruber
Website: None
Found: V8 Register website
Location: Minehead, Somerset, UK
Comments:
First time I've seen your interesting site despite owning RV8's for 6 years! You may like to know that I am now the owner of Philip Jones's RV8GT, having bought it last November. It is a superb car and attracts a lot of attention wherever I take it. He fitted a fast road cam and chipped the ecu and I've just had it on a rolling road and it gives 208 bhp against the standard 190. I use it as much as I can and also do 5 track days a year with MGs on Track, which is great fun.
As the article says, the car was previously owned by Philip Jones, but according to the current owner Peter Kuruber, it was not built by him.
Quote from: Djetset on December 16, 2012, 11:44:10 AM
Actually this particular car is not the Philip Jones MG RV8 GT, as it was built by someone else.
???
To put it another way, Philip Jones once owned this MG, but he was not the gentleman that built it into an MG R V8 GT. Clearer?
The BH beckons.
There it goes...
Did you miss this reply?
Quote from: navara on December 17, 2012, 09:06:34 AM
I read that John Hills made some kits for RV8 conversions to the BGT, and that Maidstone Sports Cars MSC also created a car or two. There a few pictures of these conversions on the net, it suits the BGT very well.
No, I replied to that post, and sadly it's not the work of either John Mills nor MSC.
Sportscar Workshop?
Mallalieu Cars
Sorry, but none of the above.
Mr. Jones indicates:
"I did all the work myself except the bodywork which i used a local mg guy to get a more professional finish than i could do!"
The Berkshire Body Shop did a conversion, but I guess not this one?
:bump: It's been two months!
Mr Jones was not the owner of the car I met. Thi car was built by a specific MG specialist, which is the name I still seek for a point. ;)
Is this MG specialist still active ?
I've found a few more pictures but nothing about the builder
I've found a few more pictures but nothing about the builder
Nice work, but the truth is out there..! :)
Is this MG specialist located South of Birmingham ?
Quote from: oko94 on June 01, 2016, 04:49:58 PM
Is this MG specialist located South of Birmingham ?
Yes.
Is it located in Greater London region ?
Is it located in South East region ?
Quote from: oko94 on June 01, 2016, 05:18:09 PM
Is it located in South East region ?
Strictly speaking, not quite in the South East, but in the South of England.
Is it located in the Eastern part of South West region ?
Quote from: oko94 on June 02, 2016, 08:25:48 AM
Is it located in the Eastern part of South West region ?
No, more central on the south coast.
Is the company located in/near Southampton ?
Quote from: oko94 on June 02, 2016, 10:40:28 AM
Is the company located in/near Southampton ?
Located not too far from Southampton.
Surrey Sports & Classics from Portsmouth ?
Quote from: oko94 on June 02, 2016, 11:40:33 AM
Surrey Sports & Classics from Portsmouth ?
No, not them
From Portsmouth though ?
Beaulieu Garage from, well, Beaulieu ?
Quote from: oko94 on June 04, 2016, 07:18:19 AM
Beaulieu Garage from, well, Beaulieu ?
No, further West.
Ashley Motor Repairs from New Milton ?
Phoenix Classic Cars from Poole ?
Quote from: oko94 on June 04, 2016, 06:43:14 PM
Phoenix Classic Cars from Poole ?
Tah Dah!!! :D Yes, that's close enough, although Roger Taylor (ex-Phoenix Classics) was the actual name of the converter of this MG. Two points to you though, as I believe he was still involved with Phoenix when he built this car.
I've slightly lost track of things since the revised AP system was introduced, but am I right in thinking that the setter of a Black Hole puzzle that has not been solved for one year or more is now also awarded puzzles, or did I just dream this?
No, he is neither awarded puzzles nor points. ;)
There was a brief discussion about this matter, but there was a feeling this might lead to posting unsolvable puzzles. Furthermore, why should a puzzle setter give hints then?
Quote from: Djetset on June 08, 2016, 11:00:35 AM
I've slightly lost track of things since the revised AP system was introduced, but am I right in thinking that the setter of a Black Hole puzzle that has not been solved for one year or more is now also awarded puzzles, or did I just dream this?
I think someone did suggest it but nothing has been introduced to that effect (assuming you meant "is now also awarded points, or did I just dream this?")