Surviving 390SE's
Discussion
Tricky,
this would appear to cover the majority of Wedges:
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_missing
There are some separate categories for 280, 400SE and 450SE's. But not 390SE's.
Interestingly if you look at this:
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_400_se#!m...
There were only 4 made in 1989, 3 are on SORN (maybe Martin's at the time?) so the two 400SX's (which were originally 400SE's) are the only two from 1989 still on the road!
this would appear to cover the majority of Wedges:
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_missing
There are some separate categories for 280, 400SE and 450SE's. But not 390SE's.
Interestingly if you look at this:
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_400_se#!m...
There were only 4 made in 1989, 3 are on SORN (maybe Martin's at the time?) so the two 400SX's (which were originally 400SE's) are the only two from 1989 still on the road!
adam quantrill said:
Interestingly if you look at this:
http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_400_se#!m...
There were only 4 made in 1989, 3 are on SORN (maybe Martin's at the time?) so the two 400SX's (which were originally 400SE's) are the only two from 1989 still on the road!
So my 1989 400se (which is on the road because I drove it today http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_400_se#!m...
There were only 4 made in 1989, 3 are on SORN (maybe Martin's at the time?) so the two 400SX's (which were originally 400SE's) are the only two from 1989 still on the road!
) is not currently on the road.....?Going off that information it would seem that as Adam says, it looks pretty difficult to get accurate figures.
Even asking for every owner to come forward on a register would not work as no doubt some folk would prefer to stay private, some would never even come across this request and etc,etc.
Maybe the closest we would get is a real good educated guess from folks that have been on hear for some while and have a good knowledge of wedges and how many have they have come across over the years recognizing the same ones at wedge fests etc etc. Did i say someone who has been on hear a while with knowledge Adam?
Even asking for every owner to come forward on a register would not work as no doubt some folk would prefer to stay private, some would never even come across this request and etc,etc.
Maybe the closest we would get is a real good educated guess from folks that have been on hear for some while and have a good knowledge of wedges and how many have they have come across over the years recognizing the same ones at wedge fests etc etc. Did i say someone who has been on hear a while with knowledge Adam?
Most 390SE's were sold by the factory/dealers as 350i with 390SE options, official figures will not have this information so the 390SE's will be hidden within the figures for 350i.
When I bought mine, I specified that it should not have the model decals applied so you would only know it externally as a 390 by the mirrors (not available at the time on 350), by the rear spoiler and exhaust, the air intakes in the front spoiler and the bib spoiler. And the extra pain in the pocket.
It became obvious once you started the engine though!
Russ
When I bought mine, I specified that it should not have the model decals applied so you would only know it externally as a 390 by the mirrors (not available at the time on 350), by the rear spoiler and exhaust, the air intakes in the front spoiler and the bib spoiler. And the extra pain in the pocket.
It became obvious once you started the engine though!
Russ
If you look at http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_missing#!...
it shows some pretty random stuff really including a 10l beast, and something with a mower engine.
This row gives the on road vs SORN figures:
3900cc to 3999cc 135 140
Maybe that's what you're looking for?
it shows some pretty random stuff really including a 10l beast, and something with a mower engine.
This row gives the on road vs SORN figures:
3900cc to 3999cc 135 140
Maybe that's what you're looking for?
mrzigazaga said:
I think i have only had one in the Wedge calendars over the past 4 years...None in the BNG2012 Wedge calendar with girls...Hopefully this will change...So anyone with a 390SE who hasn't been in a Wedge calendar yet get snapping...(That includes you Steve.. )
I'll be on it when needed Zig. )adam quantrill said:
If you look at http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/tvr_missing#!...
it shows some pretty random stuff really including a 10l beast, and something with a mower engine.
This row gives the on road vs SORN figures:
3900cc to 3999cc 135 140
Maybe that's what you're looking for?
Adam, as you said before though, wouldn't this include the 400's? as there where only 100 or so built originally I can't imagine there being a large number 390's left, by the way did any of these built go abroad?it shows some pretty random stuff really including a 10l beast, and something with a mower engine.
This row gives the on road vs SORN figures:
3900cc to 3999cc 135 140
Maybe that's what you're looking for?
Come on who's going to guess at a figure?
stevoj said:
Adam, as you said before though, wouldn't this include the 400's? as there where only 100 or so built originally I can't imagine there being a large number 390's left, by the way did any of these built go abroad?
Come on who's going to guess at a figure?
I remember seeing a pink 390SE driving through the centre of Stockhollm (Sweden not Wisconsin) around 1987, it fair took my breath away as it rumbled past at very low revs.Come on who's going to guess at a figure?
Many of the early 390SEs were registered by the factory as 3495cc capacity not 3905cc, I haven't changed mine (but I do tell the insurance co.)
Russ
gmw9666 said:
the TVRCC archive (if you're a member) is a great resource
I was able to get a copy of the original factory build sheet.........so they will have the full list of what was built
Glen, whereabouts is this info on the website? I couldn't find a suitable link. I've also just called the TVRCC office and they were unaware of where this info was saved?I was able to get a copy of the original factory build sheet.........so they will have the full list of what was built
Thanks. Keith
KKson said:
Glen, whereabouts is this info on the website? I couldn't find a suitable link. I've also just called the TVRCC office and they were unaware of where this info was saved?
Thanks. Keith
speak / email with the archivist, email address is on the 1st page of the sprint mag from memory Thanks. Keith
MrPicky said:
I remember seeing a pink 390SE driving through the centre of Stockhollm (Sweden not Wisconsin) around 1987, it fair took my breath away as it rumbled past at very low revs.
Many of the early 390SEs were registered by the factory as 3495cc capacity not 3905cc, I haven't changed mine (but I do tell the insurance co.)
Russ
Not sure we can count this one if you only saw it back in 87, it probably hasn't survived and being pink shouldn't have done!! Many of the early 390SEs were registered by the factory as 3495cc capacity not 3905cc, I haven't changed mine (but I do tell the insurance co.)
Russ
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