MGBGTV8 bodyshell nearing completion when it will pass to the finishing department. (Photo: BMH) Working on the shell. RV8 anti-tramp bar fitting on a V8 Roadster shell. Final finishing of the bodyshells involves skilled hand work. Photos: Victor Smith MGB Roadster bodyshell is assembled with tooling and equipment originally used at the body assembly plant at Cowley. (Photo: BMH) V8 Roadster shell with cut-outs in the inner wings for exhaust manifolds and pipes. MGB and V8 Roadster bodies stacked. V8 Register - MG Car Club - the leading group for MG V8 enthusiasts at www.v8register.net