T350C Restoration/ History Required. RV52 ZNC

[STE VR]

Hi All,

First time post on this forum but long time TVR owner. Bit of boring background...... I like to 'restore/rescue' tired examples of TVRs as a dream and hobby. So far I have restored a Chimaera 4.0 (fully), and a Cerbera 4.2 (mostly). I acquired a neglected 2003 T350C back in April which is also my dream car. Don't get me wrong, the time, parts and effort for each restoration has easily left me out of pocket over the years so I certainly don't do it for the money

I have started to rebuild this one from the ground up and is now 70% completed, the list is quickly becoming endless. It will shortly have a fully rebuilt 3.6 as I want to keep it original (barr the Sagaris rear spoiler, sorry.)

I was just wondering if anybody can shed any light as to its history and even factory build?. I do have history up to approx 2010 when it appears it was taken off the road. It had a new owner in approx 2012 for a short while. The car was registered in January 2003 so not sure how early off the line it was actually produced. It is definitely a very early model as it lacks rear boot cover, sun visors, recessed boot glass, glovebox etc.

The car has only covered 19,000 miles and will eventually be a stunner along with the rest of them. It's a keeper so any info would be greatly received.

Thanks in advance.

Edited by STE VR on Friday 26th August 18:21

[tunepipe911]

Hi,
check the 350 Facebook page,around 200 owners,they could help you on this one,
R,

[STE VR]

Hi Tunepipe911,

Good shout. Unfortunately I'm not a Facebook fan so don't have an account. I will ask somebody who has to investigate that option.

Thanks

[ShiDevil]

Shame we have 120+ owners on there and several including Rob have done full rebuild posts of their cars you could have looked at Good luck with yours and look forward to seeing you return her to her former glory

[RetroWheels]

I'll wager your's is number 14 Steve - Henley Heritage's Demo car.
If you pm me a direct email address i can send you a copy of it's factory build sheet.
These day's i ask for a small voluntary donation to the Dogs Trust - i can send a link with the build sheet.

[STE VR]

Hi retrowheels,

This is excellent news and very much appreciated. I will send a pm now. Great choice for donation too as I love my rescues ( 4 wheels or 4 legs )

[ackbullchang]

Hi Retrowheels,

This has just triggered a memory!

I believe that you also supplied the original factory information for me in 2013. I was going to buy you a pint at the 2013 Blackpool gathering, but never managed to catch up with you.

Is it a particular Dog Trust. I'll happily donate the cost of the pint I never bought you

[RetroWheels]

Steve.. YHM
Chris.. Many thanks ,a one off donation would be excellent


https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/donation/

[BrightYellowTVR]

RetroWheels said:

I'll wager your's is number 14 Steve - Henley Heritage's Demo car.
If you pm me a direct email address i can send you a copy of it's factory build sheet.
These day's i ask for a small voluntary donation to the Dogs Trust - i can send a link with the build sheet.

Hi I would also love some additional info on my Tamora, she was TMS's Demonstrator, the original Reg was FL51DTO. Also happy to donate to a good cause.

Thanks,Jon

[RetroWheels]

PM me Jon with current reg no and direct email address ,and i'll have a look in the Tamora files for your car.

[AOK]

Retro,

You very kindly supplied me the build sheet for my Red Rose Lightweight a few years ago and insisted on nothing in return.

As such, making a donation to DT is the least I can do!

Thanks once again, good cause too

Arthur

[RikJonAtk]

Do you have this for all TVRs, or just Tams? How about an early Tuscan? No qualms about donating to your cause...

[RetroWheels]

Many thanks Arthur, really appreciate that .

[ackbullchang]

Darren, Dogs Trust donation done

Btw - thanks; it's such community spirit that keeps this place alive!

[Narcisus]

That's a stunner all right !

[non_linear]

Very nice! Later "T's" have a better roof fixing system that is worth looking for but other than that I think the critical thing is "well looked after" irrespective of year of manufacture or mileage. I'm sure you will love it!

[Narcisus]

First job .... Spend the day driving up and down the A19 !

[STE VR]

Hi VetTVR

Glad to see she is still in good condition. More than happy to chat over it if you want? A LOT of work went into her and there are probably many things you might not notice.

I hope she treats you really well. Hell of a car that I greatly miss. Still got a big canvas pic of her in my garage! Have got some prints I could send over too if I can find them.

[STE VR]

HI vetTVR,

Your account doesn't allow emails at the moment. See if you can activate it and I'll send over my details.