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LOT 111 Ω
2005 MG MG SV-R XPower Chassis no. SA9SVGCCN5M130618
Sold for €69,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 111Ω
2005 MG SV-R XPower
2005 MG MG SV-R XPower
Chassis no. SA9SVGCCN5M130618
Chassis no. SA9SVGCCN5M130618
• Rare 'end-of-an-era' MG model
• One of only 42 SV-Rs built
• Present ownership since 2011
• One of only 42 SV-Rs built
• Present ownership since 2011
Footnotes
The SV story began with MG/Rover's acquisition of the Italian-based Qvale Automotive, manufacturer of the Qvale Mangusta. The Mangusta had already been homologated for the US market so must have seemed an ideal starting point for MG's proposed new supercar. The first MG X80 concept car was unveiled in 2001, but designer Peter Stevens went back to the drawing board to re-style the SV production version along more aggressive looking lines. Like the Mangusta, the SV used carbon fibre body panels, which were manufactured in the UK and then shipped to Italy for fitting to the box-frame chassis. Completed cars were then transported to the MG Rover factory at Longbridge for final trimming and finishing. Power was supplied by a Ford V8 engine producing 320bhp; performance figures of 5.3 seconds for the 0-60mph dash and a top speed of 165mph were claimed. There was also a more powerful (385bhp) SV-R version capable of 175mph. Production commenced in 2003 with the SV base model priced at a fraction under £66,000. Sadly, the SV had arrived too late to help rescue MG, and when the factory closed its gates in 2005 only 82-or-so cars plus four 'XP' pre-production prototypes had been made.
One of only 42 SV-Rs built, and one of the very last to leave the factory, this example was acquired from a Mr S Farnsworth in November 2011. It has since been on static display and will require recommissioning prior to road use.
The car is offered with copies of a UK V5C Registration Certificate, build history, and purchase invoice (stating circa 4,000 kilometres from new).
Please note that if this vehicle remains within the Netherlands, it will be subject to import duty at 10% (+VAT) and 21% Import VAT on the hammer price. Import rates to other EU Country's may vary for VAT rate and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearances. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, the VAT amount will be calculated based on your registered countries rate. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
Saleroom notices
Please note that the shown mileage on the odometer of this lot is of 4,178 km
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