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News
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recent auctions in Japan After a break, our reports are up and running again. The latest RV8 auctions news is at the top of this column. The news is provided by our local correspondents. As the auctions are at locations all over Japan, we do not have reports of all RV8s coming to auction in Japan. The information is based on brief reports from local contacts but no responsibility can be taken by the V8 Register for either the completeness or accuracy of the information in these reports. See our caution. 8th
November 2006
Woodcote Green 2114 is a grade 4.5B with only 7,900 kms shown as the recorded mileage. This information was provided by Fred Jenns saying "a customer just sent me the attached" details. The auction report is below although he has been unable to find the car listed on an auction website. So it seems some good quality RV8s are still coming up for sale in Japan with mileages which are frankly astonishingly low. If any of these cars are secured by UK based traders as reimports, it will be interesting to see what these cars are like upon their return to the UK. (8.11.06) 
 Woodcote Green 1823 (1997) is grade 4B with only 13,900 kms shown as the recorded mileage. Our local correspondent says "Here is one coming up for auction tommorrow (8.11.06) with only 13,900 kms. It may fetch around £9,000 ex Japan.   There is also a better one on Saturday with only 7,920 kms". (8.11.06) Earlier reports are in the RH column |
 V8 Register - MG Car Club For
enthusiasts looking for an RV8, this webpage should provide useful
information on the level of activity and an indication of the quality
of some of the RV8s passing through recent auctions in Japan.
Please note the information on each car indicated by the auction report cannot be relied on and any prospective buyer must ensure a vehicle is carefully checked by a reliable local engineer or trader who physically inspects the car and is experienced with RV8s and able to judge condition and quality. See our earlier auction reports from Japan Auction system in Japan For an explanation of how cars are sold in Japan and the auction condition report, see our note on RV8s at auction in Japan. The aim of this webpage is to let V8 Register members and prospective purchasers of RV8s have news of the RV8s passing through the auctions in Japan. Our earlier auction news reports reports are available using the links above. For translations of the Japanese terms used on the auction condition sheets, see our RV8 auction report translations webpage. RV8 auction report translations Reports of "dirty seats" on auction reports Many of the RV8 auction reports have the note "seats worn and dirty" which may seem puzzling as many of the RV8s at auctions in Japan tend to be low mileage vehicles. For an explanation, see our note on dirty seats. Considering buying an RV8? For UK based members considering buying an RV8 you have two options - appointing a local agent based in Japan to bid for a car to your requirements and arrange deregistration formalities and shipping or you can use a specialist RV8 reimporter based in the UK with a reputation for quality and reliable trading. See our note on these reimporting options which highlights some of the issues and concerns you will need to consider before making your choice. Using an experienced RV8 reimporter with a reputation for quality cars and trading integrity who is based in the UK with good contacts with the auctions in Japan is our recommended option. Where can I find a specialist RV8 reimporter? See our listing of the RV8 Reimporters. In Australia we have had good reports of the MG Car Centre at Launceston in Tasmania which also has good RV8 servicing and spares back up. Caution The information set out here is provided by a local auctions correspondent in Japan. We have been unable to check or verify any of the auction information supplied to us and consequently do not vouch for or imply that it is accurate. It is reported here simply for general information and visitors to this website should not rely on any information provided here when considering or making a purchase of any of the RV8s mentioned above or the purchase of any other RV8. We recommend you deal with a reputable RV8 reimporter and have any vehicle you wish to purchase inspected by a suitably experienced and knowledgeable motor engineer who has direct experience of RV8s and the key areas of mechanical, bodywork and trim concern with the model. V8 specialists recommended by our members as providing good quality spares and services are listed in the V8LIFELINE. RAWS
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