Build Number

[jmorgan]

Mine fits in bits. Sort of right then

[hansdaal]

In the car I found the last three digit of the VIN-number everywhere on the panels of the car. So I asumed this is the built number

[AM400]

broadside said:

Hope this helps. TVR had their own numbering system pre vin plates which came in around mid 1985. The 400SE should follow this system:- For example SA9DH28PXFBO19433 S = made in UK A = Less than 500 cars per annum 9 ? D= type of body DH drop head (FH fixed head) H = weight class 3001-4000lbs GVW 28 = Engine size 28=2.8 Ford v6 35=3.5 V8 40 = etc P = Fuel type (petrol) X = Vin verification check F = Manufacturing year F=1985 G=1986 etc B = Manufacturing plant B=Blackpool 019= International code, designating TVR 280 and 350 fhc and dh from TVR factory address 433 = sequential build number. I hope this answers your question. Remember that TVR were building the "S" at the same time as the 400, so the final 3 digits will not tell you exactly where abouts in wedge production your car actually sits. Nige' Nige'

Thanks,

Mine sort of fits that too, but the year of manufacture would make mine a 90 car and it its an 88 one of the first 15 made, so still puzzled!

Andy.

[sean.smith1]

what is the 'bible'

please forgive my ignorance I'm a new wedge owner.

[shpub]

The chassis numbers are a bit misleading as a number of 345 does not mean it was the 345th Wedge to be made but it was the 345th chassis to be produced for ANY TVR including S series and Griffs. There are also cases of chassis being registered well before th car was built as well.

This is why the nuymber of cars claiming to be the last of the build is increasing year by year...

Also be aware that the chassis info is a little sensitive as it makes ringing the cars a lot easier for any thief. Wedges are still being stolen and ringed...

[streaky]

sean.smith1 said:

what is the 'bible' please forgive my ignorance I'm a new wedge owner.

The 'bible' is the excellent book - required reading - on Wedges produced by the respondent immediately above this reply - Streaky

[andymadmak]

shpub said:

Also be aware that the chassis info is a little sensitive as it makes ringing the cars a lot easier for any thief. Wedges are still being stolen and ringed...

Ahhhh, thanks matey
I've deleted my number from the thread now!

Andy 400se