Early TVR Suggestions

[jjbradders]

Hi All


I'm looking at getting a TVR project this coming spring, something early (pre wedge) and a decent car to drive. I'm not too worried about condition or how hard they are to work on.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best earlier TVRs? In particular I've looked at Vixens and Taimars, but having sat in a Grantura, I've definitely got the bug for something early!

Cheers

James

[jjbradders]

Fairly unanimous then

So how come the vixen/Grantura are not as good as the M-series?

So 3000M over a Taimar, but are they fairly practical?

Final thing I should probably have said is that I'm sadly only 18, so I can't imagine that will help. I've done my fair share of car restorations, and I spoke to a car insurance guy who said that might work in my favour? Just whether a 3L iron V6 might be pushing G that

Thanks again

James

[jjbradders]

Thanks for the insight Matt, I'll have a look around at a few other M-series then. Is the owner's club worth joining to try and get hold of one? I'm definitely set on a Trev so might be worth it?

Matt said:

If it's insured as a second car on a classic policy it should be reasonable - you'll need to shop around.

Hmm, would a 400 Chimaera fit in this bracket? My Dad owned one about 8 years ago, all I remember was a big boot, great noise and stupid fast (I know to most people they're not, but I'm a beginner) so they might be worth a shout?

Cheers

James

[jjbradders]

AutoAndy said:

as long as you dont do a major mod to it... http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Seriously...Look at a V6S - very good value for money and excellent driving fun.

That's a minor mod isn't it? ;-)

Yeah I looked at a few V6s at Silverstone Classic a few weekends ago, they do seem decent and I've not heard a bad word against them.

What actually counts as a classic when it comes to insurance? Is 20+ years the rule?
I know definitely that my favourite Trev is the Chim - I would absolutely love to own one and I've seen a few projects in my budget, but would insurance bankrupt me, even as a club member and restoring it myself?

Cheers again

James

[jjbradders]

ChilliWhizz said:

I was 17 when I bought my first car, a 1962 Lotus 7, which I proceeded to rebuild within 12 months of buying it (from Caterham Car Sales, who I later worked for) Much to my mothers disgust I stripped and rebuilt a 1600 Ford xflow in my bedroom which replaced the knackered 997 (was originally 1340) Cosworth lump that was in it when I bought it.... I think my insurance at the time was more than three times what I paid for the car

Yeo, done the "car parts in the bedroom" thing before At one point I had two MX5 seats, the bonnet, boot, block and the alternator in a pretty small room. I think stripping and rebuilding two Weber carbs full of fuel was probably the final straw on that line :/

I've currently got a Fiat X1/9 in pieces all over the garage and a Jag XK140 I'm restoring for a friend. Plan is to sell the Fiat come springtime and use whatever I get from that to buy a Trev.

I've always loved the idea of a V8, namely the sound, and a Chimaera seems to be the best way into this (besides Landies.... Different kettle of fish)

I guess I'll try and get quotes for a Chim, V6s and M-series when I finish the Fiat and see where to go from there.

Cheers

James

[jjbradders]

Hi all

Been looking at S-series too. Which is better to tune, the 2.8 with the weird ports or 2.9 with 6 ports? Not looking to get stupid power, just a little extra with a couple of engine things (I'll be stripping whatever engine I get anyway )

Cheers

James