[Mgb-v8] MGB V-8

[roger1 at eagle-carbide.com]

Can anyone add information regarding the MGB V8 I have standing in my garage.

It's titled as 1966 but was rebodied with one of the Brit Heritage bodies in early 90's.
It has a Rover V-8 and did have the older Lucas FI with flapper arm ( now updated). It has the Costello plenumn.
It also sported what I now understand is a Costello prototype 5 speed gearbox.
I've been told that this car may be one of a few built in St Louis in an aborted  attempt to produce V-8 Roadsters using or with support of the Ken Costello name.
The car has a date coded Costello plate attached to the "slam panel".
The dash is burled wood finish, the door panels are grey the carpets and soft top are black with green piping. The paint is E-type BR Green.
Front suspension is tube shocks, coil springs and lots of negative camber. Rear is solid axle with leaf springs, tube shocks and anti tramp bars. Wheels are splined minilite copies from UK.
I believe the car was once owned by a Brit living in the St Louis area, by the name of Robin Weatheral (sp)
I purchased the car in Virginia some time ago as a future project car.
I'm trying to evaluate the value I should place on originality (St Louis rebuild time frame) rather than just do it my way and maybe regret it later.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Roger comer

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