Owner: John A. Bolt
Make/model: RV8
Month/year of manufacture: 14th December 1994
Colour: Nightfire Red
Engine size/type: 3900cc V8
BHP: 190 @ 4750rpm
Top speed: 135mph
Gearbox type: 5-speed manual type 380
Area: Aylesbury, Bucks
Date purchased: 1st July 1998

History: The RV8 was exported to Japan on 23rd December 1994, arriving in Tokyo on 18th January 1995, and was sold in March 1995 to a Mr Yosio. The Japanese registration was 33 YU 552. The car was re-imported into the UK via Southamption on 7th June 1998 and was delivered to the Specialist Car Centre in Milton Keynes on 20th June 1998.

I purchased the car from the above company on 1st July 1998 and in 2002 I had the air conditioning removed and had power steering fitted. Since I purchased the car I have done some 36,000 miles of trouble-free motoring.

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