Wanted - Griffith

Wanted - Griffith

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billy no brakes

2,675 posts

264 months

Wednesday 17th July 2013
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Oh yes he is always lurking

Now known as Pimms O'clock

Ballistic Banana

14,698 posts

266 months

Wednesday 17th July 2013
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FlipFlopGriff said:
BB - who?
Nice to see you still lurk.
FFG


Hey FFG how are you. Of course I still lurke in my first love :-)


Good luck with the search OP

BB

billy no brakes

2,675 posts

264 months

Wednesday 17th July 2013
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Yes unfortunately he was caught lurking in the toilettes pour hommes in Le Mans but we will not mention that, mind you at least he made it to the toilet not like some on our little trips to Le Mans and we will not mention them our lips are sealed

Storm Guy

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141 posts

128 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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Long time - but still here and looking for the right one. You will have guessed, no rush to buy smile
Pretty much as per OP - though must admit other priorities came up a year or so ago and so have been dipping in and out of the forum etc.
What have you got folks? Cureton added to list of potential candidates (suspects), cream / tan interiors only please.


Thank you

David Beer

3,982 posts

266 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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Black with black, so not for you?

Storm Guy

Original Poster:

141 posts

128 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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Always open minded - and I never say never. Good combo actually and can't say I've come acrosss it very often. PM sent, for some pics perhaps. Thanks

andy43

9,552 posts

253 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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This one looks decent with chassis done and sensible miles. Could well be Cureton looking at the pics.

Storm Guy

Original Poster:

141 posts

128 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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Thanks Andy - already on the radar, and have more detailed pics than those shown on the various ads (engine bay and underside looks dire) - visit is planned so will hopefully assess better in the flesh. Thank you.

TJC46

2,147 posts

205 months

Sunday 24th May 2015
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Here's another that may be of interest.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Storm Guy

Original Poster:

141 posts

128 months

Tuesday 26th May 2015
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andy43 said:
This one looks decent with chassis done and sensible miles. Could well be Cureton looking at the pics.
Having seen this now, way too many issues, ticks some of the key boxes, but more of a true project car.
It is amazing how some people describe their cars, and photos always look good (deceptive), even at two feet back.

As such, the search goes on. Thanks

Edited by Storm Guy on Tuesday 26th May 10:15

Willtl

135 posts

108 months

Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Storm Guy said:
It is amazing how some people describe their cars, and photos always look good (deceptive), even at two feet back.
I know this feeling well! IMO you should be looking at dealers rather than private, then you can agree for them to take care of any bits you are unhappy with. Otherwise I think you will be looking for a very long time....

Doc Toad

490 posts

149 months

Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Willtl said:
I know this feeling well! IMO you should be looking at dealers rather than private, then you can agree for them to take care of any bits you are unhappy with. Otherwise I think you will be looking for a very long time....
Willti - did you finally get yours? If you have then we need the pics thread smile

Willtl

135 posts

108 months

Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Doc Toad said:
Willti - did you finally get yours? If you have then we need the pics thread smile
It has been so long I can't remember whether I'm still getting one! If the planets align correctly and the wind is in the right direction and speed, will be picking it up on Saturday. I'll then be able to conclude "My TVR Dream" topic with a picture or two, before starting the follow up topic "My TVR nightmare"....

JamesK

2,124 posts

278 months

Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Willtl said:
I know this feeling well! IMO you should be looking at dealers rather than private, then you can agree for them to take care of any bits you are unhappy with. Otherwise I think you will be looking for a very long time....
Not sure I can agree with that at all - what dealers? Barely any reputable specialist dealers now and Fernhurst, who to be fair probably are, price accordingly! You're also cutting down your search radius dramatically.

Realistically EVERY car you see anywhere will have imperfections in your eyes. It's the nature of the car and the age of it. Accept that and look for the one that feels right. Personally I'd rather look the current owner in the eye and take a view on them as much as the car - so much of what you see will depend on the owner and their treatment of the car.

Willtl

135 posts

108 months

Wednesday 27th May 2015
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JamesK said:
Not sure I can agree with that at all - what dealers? Barely any reputable specialist dealers now and Fernhurst, who to be fair probably are, price accordingly! You're also cutting down your search radius dramatically.

Realistically EVERY car you see anywhere will have imperfections in your eyes. It's the nature of the car and the age of it. Accept that and look for the one that feels right. Personally I'd rather look the current owner in the eye and take a view on them as much as the car - so much of what you see will depend on the owner and their treatment of the car.
What I have said has to be treated on a case by case basis - the guy who started this topic has been some time looking for a car and his opening post suggests he is looking for something near to tip top condition. If he finds a model privately that has some off putting characteristics that he doesn't want to sort out himself he will need to walk away and given the time he has been looking, I'd suggest this has been the case. If you find these same off putting characteristics in a dealership (Fernhurst as you have suggested and also Bespoke and possibly Racing Green), you can agree on getting the niggles sorted so you don't have to take care of them yourself. You could also buy from Str8six who will give the car a good work over before selling to get it pretty much as good as it can get.

This has certainly been the case for me as I don't have the time or necessary skill to get the car how I want it to be, plus I needed the piece of mind from some kind of warranty which a private sale won't give.

Chuffmeister

3,597 posts

136 months

Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Willtl said:
It has been so long I can't remember whether I'm still getting one! If the planets align correctly and the wind is in the right direction and speed, will be picking it up on Saturday. I'll then be able to conclude "My TVR Dream" topic with a picture or two, before starting the follow up topic "My TVR nightmare"....
I know you want a Griff, but there is a gorgeous Chim 500 for sale on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tvrbuysellswap/per...


Willtl

135 posts

108 months

Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Chuffmeister said:
I know you want a Griff, but there is a gorgeous Chim 500 for sale on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tvrbuysellswap/per...
I was a bit too tall for a Chimera. Anyway, the Griff is a done deal and as I said, picking it up Saturday. shoot

Storm Guy

Original Poster:

141 posts

128 months

Wednesday 27th May 2015
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I do appreciate the comments et al.

However for clarity and context, please understand that while I do not claim to be an expert, I am by no means a novice when it comes to cars, particularly those 20 years plus – or the issues that go along with cars of such an age. Yes, TVRs are of course very different to typical German factory engineering, mass produced cars etc, and understand the associated challenges (!)

DIY is no issue to me and have been working on my own cars for well over 20 years now (yes, probably nothing compared to some of you more experienced and knowledgeable guys and gals, particularly on TVRs but hopefully you get my point. I am always an eager student - and of course forums are an invaluable source of knowledge, debate and banter). Where any specialist work has been needed, I am fortunate to have friends in the trade who have /can help out.
It’s how I relax (if that is the right word!), probably, dare I say, like many others out there.

As far as buying and selling, again fully appreciate the issues re condition, owners (how passionate they are about their cars, whether they are solicitor owned or otherwise…lol), pros and cons and risks associated with private and dealership buying.

As I eluded to previously – I have not actively or continuously been looking for the past two years since my OP due to other priorities – and as such please do not assume the reason I have not purchased has been down to the fact that they have all had some sort of off putting characteristics, which has resulted in me walking away – Fortunately or unfortunately, I have been around long enough to understand….stating the obvious, that there are a multitude of factors that comprise car buying, private or otherwise.

Again – your comments are much appreciated, but on a side note - really no need to link me to existing media sale ads, as these will already (hopefully) be on my lists of regular viewing. If you have or know of anyone selling something akin to the spec stated, I’d be more than grateful to hear from you.

Seeing the quality of cars at places such as the Growl events no doubt affects us all – and something to aspire to. Understandably it takes a great deal of effort to get there but suggest that searching for a good starting base is no bad thing – and (cost aside), not something to be taken lightly or necessarily over eagerly.

Well, there I said it – and hopefully none of you good thick skinned folk have taken offence (....probably won’t see any more posts on this thread then!!..lol).