Griff Exterior Colors - Let's See Yours

Griff Exterior Colors - Let's See Yours

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Saturday 28th February 2015
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As above, let's see your Griff color. It's possible that there could be a few Griffs that left the factory in some "one off, special order" colors that have never been documented.

Il start with this, it left Blackpool in Mallard, possibly the only one to come out of the factory in this color. My painter, thought it was a Ford color and in different light conditions it would change to a gorgeous dark blue, then a stunning purple, which was more noticeable when behind the wheel.
My second TVR ( a 61 Grantura ) and first Griff, I bought it as a complete Griff novice in early August 2007 as a Divorce present to myself. I was then with the girl whom I hoped I would spend the rest of my life with. She was into classic / fast cars as well, we looked around, couldn't find a 3.0 CSL or an Alfa Montreal, almost bought a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, an Espada was just out of £ reach ( should have stretched myself ) but then I realised that virtually nothing for the money could touch a Griff from 0-100 and the search was on. I nearly bought a Green 500, but then this turned up in a motoring mag. I wish I had known back then, what I now know about these awesome cars. This Griff was a really good example. It was first registered in West Sussex in early 1996, a desirable HC model and appeared to have been Optioned by it's first ( mystery Sussex based car hire co owner )with possibly all the factory options then available. I had some great drives in this car, embarrassed lots of Impretzas and took it down through the Black Forest and then a few weeks later a tour of Arnhem.
I foolishly sold it in April 2008 to Germany.

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Edited by neutral 3 on Sunday 1st March 11:23

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Hello Billy, I havnt seen one in your color either ! Guessing a fair few Griffs that were specced in rare colors were written off within weeks of leaving the show room and are now lost.

Wonder if the Factory Griff build records have survived ??

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Saturday 28th February 2015
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Looks stunning in Ice Blue....the Best Healey color as well !!

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Sunday 1st March 2015
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Hi Mike, at last lol, Another Mallard Griff !! And yes, my V5 said Green, but just no way was it Green ! My old one looks like it was the darker shade of the 2 ? I remember someone saying that it could have been an Escort Cosworth color, but I can't remember the last time I saw one of those !

What year is your one ? Guessing it's an HC model ?

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Monday 2nd March 2015
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Re HCs, the 95 and 96 models were badged as HC on the plenum and I was told by a specialist that for the 97 on models the comp ratio was lowered a tad to make them run smoother.

Some great colors here, keep em coming !

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Monday 2nd March 2015
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Beg to differ Rich

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Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Hello Mike, yes I agree re the last 100, questionable rear lights And £ overpriced.
Amazing that you have had your one for so long ! You must be one of the longest Griff owners out there ?

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Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Hello Rich, wow, amazing that you also have had your Griff for so long! Can't believe Ive had mine for as long as I have.

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Monday 23rd March 2015
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Keep the colors coming !
And Ok, I'm biased, but Starmist Blue..... dark colors show off the Griffs stunning shape far better than light colors, but Apache And that fantastic Sag F1 green are also favorites !

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Wednesday 25th March 2015
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Starmist blue.
I'm not a fan of Ocean Haze either, but dark colors show off a cars shape far better than light colors.

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Sunday 12th April 2015
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Any more photos and info on your one gjb ? Looks great in that color!