My First TVR - Pictures
Discussion
Following on from an earlier thread I was asked for some pictures, hopefully you will see below pictures of "My First TVR" all taken last week just after I had driven home with a smile on my face.
A 1988 280 S, needs work, pictures make it look better than it is, but it is all mine after wanting one for 20+ years
A 1988 280 S, needs work, pictures make it look better than it is, but it is all mine after wanting one for 20+ years
Thanks folks, some very interesting and useful information and comments. All points will be noted and worked through.
I must confess to buying this from eBay, but I did go and see it and drive it before bidding. I am not an expert or experienced in TVR's but it did feel fairly "original", I liked the look of the Wheels and after looking at some pictures they seemed the right ones for the car/period. The Gear Knob was also a bit of a sign, I didn't really like it but did remind me of a Ford I once had. There didn't seem to be many drastic changes, things like the Seats and Interior although very dirty appeared to be right.
The two things I was aware of that are problematical is the Electrics and the Chassis. Hard for me to really comment on the electrics, that's a kind of see as I go along job, the lights do seem dim though. Gauges all work, although they are just a "guide". The chassis appeared to be good enough for now, I noticed old waxoil in some areas.
Not too much history with it but evidence of work many years ago by Mole Valley plus an invoice for a chassis rub down and waxoil treatment by another company. These are all long ago though. I will get all the basics checked over for safety once I have sorted the Tyres.
It doesn't run that well, sounds nice and the engine sounds nice, so hopefully it just needs some love from the Garage.
Easy to say a week into ownership, but I intend to be in it for the long haul. I bought my '59 Land Rover Series 2 around 7 years ago, that hasn't been plain sailing but it has been worth it in the long run, so I will draw inspiration from that.
Fortunately these are not a daily drive so they can be put away and then got back to once funds and the desire is there in sufficient quantities
I must confess to buying this from eBay, but I did go and see it and drive it before bidding. I am not an expert or experienced in TVR's but it did feel fairly "original", I liked the look of the Wheels and after looking at some pictures they seemed the right ones for the car/period. The Gear Knob was also a bit of a sign, I didn't really like it but did remind me of a Ford I once had. There didn't seem to be many drastic changes, things like the Seats and Interior although very dirty appeared to be right.
The two things I was aware of that are problematical is the Electrics and the Chassis. Hard for me to really comment on the electrics, that's a kind of see as I go along job, the lights do seem dim though. Gauges all work, although they are just a "guide". The chassis appeared to be good enough for now, I noticed old waxoil in some areas.
Not too much history with it but evidence of work many years ago by Mole Valley plus an invoice for a chassis rub down and waxoil treatment by another company. These are all long ago though. I will get all the basics checked over for safety once I have sorted the Tyres.
It doesn't run that well, sounds nice and the engine sounds nice, so hopefully it just needs some love from the Garage.
Easy to say a week into ownership, but I intend to be in it for the long haul. I bought my '59 Land Rover Series 2 around 7 years ago, that hasn't been plain sailing but it has been worth it in the long run, so I will draw inspiration from that.
Fortunately these are not a daily drive so they can be put away and then got back to once funds and the desire is there in sufficient quantities
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