How many S' are still alive?

[BRGS2]

Just been wondering - How many of the 2400 or so S series cars are still around?

- Spotted a blue V8S in Eastleigh this weekend - Lovely exhaust note!

[Lurch]

I suppose that it can only be speculation really. If you take into consideration the number that will have been chucked in to trees, lamposts, hedges and the like, and those that have rotted away and not been looked after, can't be too many.

Is there anyway of finding out? DVLA maybe?

[WonkyGibbon]

Had the same thought a few weeks ago. Going back thru the archives, I found a thread where (I think it was Steve Heath) quoted an attrition rate of 10% per annum. So they'e are going to be between about 900 - 1200 vehicles left depending on how many were manufactured in each year I guess.

[BRGS2]

WonkyGibbon said:

Had the same thought a few weeks ago. Going back thru the archives, I found a thread where (I think it was Steve Heath) quoted an attrition rate of 10% per annum. So they'e are going to be between about 900 - 1200 vehicles left depending on how many were manufactured in each year I guess.

10% per year!

extinct in 25 years (ish)

Keep 'em alive peeps!

[WildfireS3]

BRGS2 said:

10% per year! extinct in 25 years (ish) Keep 'em alive peeps!

Not likely with the amount of water sloshing around my chassis at the moment.

[shnozz]

BRGS2 said:

Just been wondering - How many of the 2400 or so S series cars are still around? - Spotted a blue V8S in Eastleigh this weekend - Lovely exhaust note!

havent seen a blue V8S around southampton parts before. Will keep an eye out.

[lordb]

I'm sure I read somewhere that a very decent chap was compiling or had compiled such a list.... will try to dig it out and post it.

[HarryW]

shnozz said:

BRGS2 said: Just been wondering - How many of the 2400 or so S series cars are still around? - Spotted a blue V8S in Eastleigh this weekend - Lovely exhaust note! havent seen a blue V8S around southampton parts before. Will keep an eye out.

shnozz
Not even in the rear view mirror, or perhaps the golf club car park

harry

[walsingham]

has anyone ever tried to organise a big S get together?

Are there any big TVR days anywhere coming up?

I love my car, but I've only ever seen two other s's!

[roy c]

walsingham said:

has anyone ever tried to organise a big S get together?

www.pistonheads.com/tvr/s/default.asp?storyId=3277

[Rozza!!!]

So when IS the next one?? Havent got round to going to one yet.

Roy.

[DustyC]

The bible states 5% per year, not 10%.

[shpub]

DustyC said:

The bible states 5% per year, not 10%.

Yes but this year was not a good one for TVR longevity and it got closer to 10% due to Tuscans, Cerbera's and Chimparis and Griffi single vehicle accidents...

[mike j smith]

Rozza!!! said:

So when IS the next one?? Havent got round to going to one yet. Roy.

I would also be up for a meeting for all S series cars it would be good to compare cars and swap advice etc!

When is the next scheduled meet? If there isnt one any chance of organising one??

Mike

[Podie]

mike j smith said:

Rozza!!! said: So when IS the next one?? Havent got round to going to one yet. Roy. I would also be up for a meeting for all S series cars it would be good to compare cars and swap advice etc! When is the next scheduled meet? If there isnt one any chance of organising one?? Mike

Rustoni was talking about doing it... but he seems to have disappeared...

[Pies]

He was here on friday

Where's your "S" thread

[Podie]

Pies said:

Where's your "S" thread

eh?


(sorry, not had coffee yet!)

[Rozza!!!]

Podie said:

mike j smith said: Rozza!!! said: So when IS the next one?? Havent got round to going to one yet. Roy. I would also be up for a meeting for all S series cars it would be good to compare cars and swap advice etc! When is the next scheduled meet? If there isnt one any chance of organising one?? Mike Rustoni was talking about doing it... but he seems to have disappeared...

As long as its next year now 'cos my S will be in bits very soon.

Roy.