Very nice V8S at auction.

[TJC46]

As per the title.

If i had not turned to "The Dark Side " then i would be all over this like a rash.

Dont wish to be seen preaching to the "converted" but these are becoming like "hens teeth" and this one is in a very nice colour.

I think it really suits the shape of the car.

Good luck to all who bid, and i hope it goes to someone on here.

http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/tvr-v8s-7568

[TVRees]

I agree, very nice !

[jon chim1]

There are currently two V8S models for sale in the UK as far as I can see, one is silver at an auction at the NEC in April the other green for sale near Manchester from a dealer. Went to see the green one 1991 yesterday, shut lines all over the place, bonnet out of line, rear boot not fitting, it had had a body off chassis restoration and overall from a distance looked very nice. In the advert there was no mention that it was a category C write off and the dealer did not inform me.
Is this legal?

[Alan Whitaker]

No, you must say if it is a C / D, will be on the history if you check

[v8s4me]

jon chim1 said:

.. Went to see the green one 1991 yesterday, shut lines all over the place, bonnet out of line, rear boot not fitting, it had had a body off chassis restoration....

But who did the work? Maybe it was just put back together very badly?

[jon chim1]

There was a large history file which I inspected very closely, any mention of the crash damage had been omitted, just didn't add up, he was very reluctant to let me drive it. Says it all really.

[TVRees]

jon chim1 said:

There are currently two V8S models for sale in the UK .... the other green for sale near Manchester from a dealer

Can you post a link to this (mysterious) green one ?

[jon chim1]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Since yesterday the ad had been changed to say "There are now conflicting reports to suggest this car might be a cat C and this is being investigated.

Hi have the HPI report.
Category C Insurance loss Vehicle extensively damaged but repairable
Insurer decided not to repair 23/01/2009

[TR4man]

This one?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...

[jon chim1]

Yes that's the one, he says now in the re-posted add "There are conflicting reports that this might be a cat C". How can it be "conflicting" I have it in front of me. Also the front off side tyre was badly on the outer edge suggesting bad alignment, bent chassis, who knows.

[TurboTony]

There cannot be conflicting reports. You cannot be half pregnant!

If the car is a 'keeper' then Cat D or maybe C is not an issue. However, in the cruel reality, it is worth less on the open market than a pure car. The price, IMHO, should reflect a V8S in very good condition with no work needed and a full history.

[jon chim1]

My sentiments entirely, he sat there drinking a cup of tea and claimed he knew nothing about it saying it is what it is, my argument at the price he was asking I would have serious problems if I decided to sell it in the future, as said the car looks very nice, chassis is in fantastic shape but is it straight?

[v8s4me]

TurboTony said:

... The price, IMHO, should reflect a V8S in very good condition with no work needed and a full history.

An 'S' that needs nothing doing to it? Where's the fun in that?

[TurboTony]

v8s4me said:

An 'S' that needs nothing doing to it? Where's the fun in that?

Nice to have a few minor jobs to do, but no major repairs or refurbishment at this price. You have to have some fun!

[tinks v8S]

What did the v8 s sell for and anyone on hear buy it

[ianwayne]

Sold for £9020 according to the link by the OP. That includes commission I presume.

[v8s4me]

That's the silver one presumably? Just had a look at the add under 'Interior - Remarks' ....

"Wood veneer dashboard cracked but not too hard to repair."

[RayTVR]

might be a bit of a bargain that, if its OK underneath. I was a bit tempted but couldn't get to Birmingham to see it.

[MonzaRedV8S]

Does anyone know what condition this car was in as it sold for much less than the figures (circa £15K) bandied around on this site recently? I hope £10K isn't the going rate!!!!

Graham

[XK140]

MonzaRedV8S said:

Does anyone know what condition this car was in as it sold for much less than the figures (circa £15K) bandied around on this site recently? I hope £10K isn't the going rate!!!!

Graham

You have to ask yourself why someone would sell at auction and only get about £8k after fees.
The condition report only gave three out of five stars in just about every category,which I would take to mean "getting tired"...and that no doubt also applies to the chassis.
A really nice V8S will still be worth £15k all day long.