Costello MGBV8 articles Ken Costello saw how the combination of a Rover V8 transplant in an MGB would transform the performance of what was even then an ageing sportscar. As a private venture in Kent he began converting MGBGTs and the MGB Roadsters to V8 power. The Sunday Times - 25th July 1971 Costello V8: a tiger in MG's clothing by Maxwell Boyd. More Sunday Observer - 3rd February 1972 Costello V8: an MGB that bites by Gordon Wilkins. More Autocar - 25th May 1972 Auto test: Costello MGBGTV8. More Motor - 2nd June 1973 Bumbling B: first test of the Costello V8 by Tony Dron. More Drive a Costello original, even if you've just bought the BLMC imitation it needn't ruin your day! Ken Costello's advert in Motor magazine October 1973 was quite clear! More Classic Cars for Sale - March 2009 Classics to consider: the attraction of Costello. More Please note, the notes, articles, publications, photographs and other material available at any time in or on this publications archive and elsewhere on this V8 website are provided on an "open to all" basis for fellow enthusiasts on the strict understanding that users of this website will not distribute and/or trade, or permit the distribution and/or trading, by any means and in any form of copies of any item or items on display on this website. V8 Register - MG Car Club - the leading group for MG V8 enthusiasts at www.v8register.net