Costello MGV8 News Costlello V8 sold on online auction Listing says"exceptionally rare Costello example, beautiful restoration in 2006, excellent paperwork file and an extensive recommissioning in 2021". 231030 More Costello BGTV8 in an Observer newspaper article in 1972 John Fry came across an article from the Observer dated 3rd February 1972 on the Costello MGB which had just launched. The "Wow!" comment was added by my father before he forwarded the clipping to me when I was living in South Africa! 200911 More Costello V8 Roadster Good looking example in blue. 191115 More Costello V8 rebuild Rebuild report. 151201 More Costello V8 Roadster up for sale on eBay The car, registered with the V8 Register on 14th October 2010 as Connaught Green 6042 by a member in Devon, was converted by Costello in 1997. The bidding on eBay closes on 26th September 2011 just before noon. 110922 More Thinking of getting a MGV8 and would welcome a discussion with a V8 enthusiast? We have launched a V8 Helpline so If you are thinking of getting a Costello V8, Factory MGBGTV8, MGBV8 Conversion, MG RV8, MG ZT260V8 or an MG SV you can contact one of our members to talk through what do you need to know about the model and look for when you inspect a car for sale. We have a panel of V8 Register members who will be pleased to help you. We also have a series of useful guides for the MGBGTV8 and MG RV8 models which aim to provide you with a concise briefing highlighting the key areas of concern you will need to check out. Of course you will also need to make the prudent checks you should make when buying any car - to help you there is an additional note on those checks. 090622 More Costello V8 Roadster up for auction A Costello V8 Roadster, converted in 1980 from a 1975 car, is up for auction by H&H at Haynes Motor Museum on Friday 22nd October 2010. The rubber bumpered car is finished in Connaught Green with black upholstery and is offered for sale by V8 Register member Peter Collis. More The Attraction of Costello In one of its "Classics to Consider" series, Classic Cars for Sale magazine has looked back at the Costello MGV8s. The article is reproduced with the permission of the Editor, Classic Cars for Sale. 090330 More Costello V8 MGBGT available for refurbishment Harvest Gold 5015 has been owned by the present owner since the late 70s. In a brief email the present owner says it has been off the road and garaged for some years but getting it back on the road as a retirement project is no longer possible. He has sought our help saying it is on offer to an enthusiast for refurbishment . The car seems to have been withdrawn from the market. 090615 New Costello MGBV8 website launched A new website is launched for Costello MGV8 enthusiasts as interest in these early MGBV8 models increases. Contributions to the photo gallery and news page are very welcome. 090211 Costello MGBGTV8 MkII in South Africa John Fry in South Africa has spotted a 1972 Costello MGBGTV8 MkII is for sale at Frost Brothers Vintage and Classic Cars in Western Cape. The price is R235,000. The car was restored a few years ago. The spec includes Rover 5-speed gearbox, telescopic shock conversion all round, Factory fitted Webasto sunroof, CarboTech ceramic brake pads, stainless steel exhaust, leather seats and spotlights. 060115 More V8 Register - MG Car Club - the leading group for MGV8 enthusiasts - www.v8register.net