Anyone know this Griff?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-GRIFFITH-500-1999-5L...
Plotting and scheming as usual. Trying to work out the extent of the damage to this Griff. It needs a new chassis and a minor fibreglass repair, but what about the main mechanical bits? I'm not so worried about radiators and pipes and stuff, but more the whole drivetrain. Anyone know anything?
Fixed the link
Plotting and scheming as usual. Trying to work out the extent of the damage to this Griff. It needs a new chassis and a minor fibreglass repair, but what about the main mechanical bits? I'm not so worried about radiators and pipes and stuff, but more the whole drivetrain. Anyone know anything?
Fixed the link
Edited by SonicHedgeHog on Thursday 25th September 06:46
Thanks for the kind offer. I might take you up on that.
I'm aware it is a mess, however, if I was planning on replacing the chassis and having a retrim and respray then there is little point spending a lot more for a car that isn't damaged. What particularly interests me about this car is that it apparently doesnt come up as CAT C/D on an HPI check. That makes quite a difference if I ever came to sell.
I'm aware it is a mess, however, if I was planning on replacing the chassis and having a retrim and respray then there is little point spending a lot more for a car that isn't damaged. What particularly interests me about this car is that it apparently doesnt come up as CAT C/D on an HPI check. That makes quite a difference if I ever came to sell.
MPoxon said:
Sonic, did you used to own a Griff? I seem to remember you having really nice red one with a spilt roof, tuscan seats and a load of ACT mods?
Yes I did. But someone else did all the work. I owned it but it wasn't 'mine' if you know what I mean. That's what I'm looking to create by rebuilding something.Yeah, further investigation suggests it's a non starter for me. Shame but there you go. FWIW, I wanted a car I could enjoy driving. I don't want a car that's an investment because I won't enjoy driving it because I'll feel I'm devaluing it in some way. That's why a damaged car appeals. It won't be worth as much and will never be worth as much as a pristine, undamaged car and so I won't have to worry. I know that won't compute for a lot of you, but that's how my brain works.
I agree with all the comments above, I'm actually thinking of a complete change of plan anyway. I'm going to go 75% part time at work which means less cash for toys, but 12 extra weeks off per year. As much as I want the nice toy in the garage I want the time off more. Might be able to afford a scruffy, but sound 4 litre Chimaera, but that's about it.
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