Early TVR Pictures

[Griffith007]

prideaux said:

Well here are some pictures of I guess what could be described as the most original Griffith in the World but also the most neglected.
Its Chassis 153 and was purchased by a dealer before it could be taken for a test drive as was normal it was picked up by trailer and taken home the Dealer passed away shortly after and his Wife re married the car sat there under a cloth cover outside and as you can see there is one mile on the clock the pictures don't show how bad the decay is however a fantastic time warp car and further detailed pictures would be fantastic for reference to help others trying to restore cars to original spec.
The Car is for sale but not exactly marketed where I can post a link the seller has a price in mind which would shock some so in case of causing a sudden death from shock I wont post
That Dash really does help to indorse the story its rather stunning.







A

Thanks for sharing!

And please, do shock us and share what the owner is asking for...things change even though I read many of us think it only applies for other marques and not for old not TVRs

Edited by Griffith007 on Saturday 27th September 00:23

[Grantura MKI]

Griffith007]raftfahrer said:

.. 425hp ... maybe possible, but 675kg? – never for a Griffith Series 200 ... let him say what he want. Homologation weight for a racing Griffith is 890kg. And even that is hard to archive.
Regards, A.[/quote

I agree, lots of people mention the weight, 1450lbs(approx.675kg) that was advertized at the time, the thruth is that the car is nowhere near that, mine is under 890kg with roll bar but 675kg...thats just too far off. The weight of the car, one of the great legends of the Griffith just isn´t true, too bad

17 and change was quoted for a SCCA 4 cylinder car. Never for a Griffith.best of luck wit a V8 in US spec racing.
Best.
D.

[Grantura MKI]

Griffith007]raftfahrer said:

.. 425hp ... maybe possible, but 675kg? – never for a Griffith Series 200 ... let him say what he want. Homologation weight for a racing Griffith is 890kg. And even that is hard to archive.
Regards, A.[/quote

I agree, lots of people mention the weight, 1450lbs(approx.675kg) that was advertized at the time, the thruth is that the car is nowhere near that, mine is under 890kg with roll bar but 675kg...thats just too far off. The weight of the car, one of the great legends of the Griffith just isn´t true, too bad

17 and change was quoted for a SCCA 4 cylinder car. Never for a Griffith.best of luck wit a V8 in US spec racing.
Best.
D.

[Grantura MKI]

Griffith007 said:

I am trying my best to piece the story together and would very much appreciate your
knowledge of the 007...previous owners, DC Armory etc...

thanks,

Sorry, I knew the car when Mike owned it. Best to chat with Mike m. About it.i know of many cars that are in private keepers and they come out from time to time.
Best,
D.

[prideaux]

Griffith007 said:

prideaux said:

Well here are some pictures of I guess what could be described as the most original Griffith in the World but also the most neglected.
Its Chassis 153 and was purchased by a dealer before it could be taken for a test drive as was normal it was picked up by trailer and taken home the Dealer passed away shortly after and his Wife re married the car sat there under a cloth cover outside and as you can see there is one mile on the clock the pictures don't show how bad the decay is however a fantastic time warp car and further detailed pictures would be fantastic for reference to help others trying to restore cars to original spec.
The Car is for sale but not exactly marketed where I can post a link the seller has a price in mind which would shock some so in case of causing a sudden death from shock I wont post
That Dash really does help to indorse the story its rather stunning.







A

Thanks for sharing!

And please, do shock us and share what the owner is asking for...things change even though I read many of us think it only applies for other marques and not for old not TVRs

Edited by Griffith007 on Saturday 27th September 00:23

Well without quoting figures its close to what a good well restored Griffith would sell for today
A

[GTRene]

[prideaux]

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Now that is a work of art if I had a quality picture of that I would happily frame it and hang in the office I love it
A

[Hullygully]

Some pics I took over 20 years ago when I was researching how to restore my mk2...

[Hullygully]

Try again...

[Hullygully]

And another...

[Hullygully]

Last one...

[RobMk2a]

oliverb205 said:

The only photo I can find of the aforementioned Jomar, there is some great info on Jomars and this car in particular in Automobile Quarterly Vol 35 No 2.

Oliver.

This photo could be very useful for the person restoring the 1958 Grantura. Whilst the dash was missing the collection of bits included 2 gloveboxes as shown above.

Regards

Rob

[GTRene]

[Kraftfahrer]

Heiner Schultes Griffith at Oldtimer Grandprix Nürburgring 1998

[GPW41]

Early 1600M today at Licques in the 9e RALLYE ARTOIS LYS - St VENANT (62)






Dave

[prideaux]

Kraftfahrer said:

Heiner Schultes Griffith at Oldtimer Grandprix Nürburgring 1998

Is it me or does there seem to be more Griffiths out there than where ever built ?
A

[thegamekeeper]

prideaux said:

Is it me or does there seem to be more Griffiths out there than where ever built ?



Shhhhhhhhh
A

[prideaux]

prideaux said:

Is it me or does there seem to be more Griffiths out there than where ever built ?

thegamekeeper said:

Shhhhhhhhh

No wonder its hard to find a 1800s or a MK1 Vixen
A

[foxdog]

TVR TUSCAN V8 Anglesey damage...

[GTRene]

:-)









JNP-746C = griffith 200













edited to ad plate numbers so google can find them back.

Edited by GTRene on Friday 3rd April 01:38