TVR GRIFFITH 500 1996(N) - TARAKA PLUS MBE - (C.340 BHP) - FSH

4 owners - 45137 miles from new - 14 service stamps + Detailed documentation since 1997 - TVR handbook - 2 Keys - MOT 15-04-2022 - HPI clear.

MAINTENANCE:

PDI - 1024 - 6482 - 13499 - 16512 - 21292 - 28012 - 35200 - 39430 - 41978 - 42396 - 42996 - 43804 - 44683 miles.

SPECIFICATION:

TARAKA ENGINE CONVERSION

MBE ECU UPGRADE KIT

HI SPEC BILLET 4 POT CALIPERS

300mm CROSS DRILLED DISCS

BRAIDED BRAKE LINES

17in ALLOY WHEELS

POWER STEERING

METALLIC PAINT

NITRON DAMPERS

EIBACH SPRINGS

ENGINE:

Originally a Solid Lifter TARAKA (TVR POWER) engine conversion (no21) built in 2005 at 41975 miles - In 2018 at 44272 miles (POWERS PERFORMANCE) originally (TVR POWER) again fully stripped and rebuilt the engine with Hydraulic Lifters and revised TVR 885 Camshaft + MBE ECU upgrade. The cost of all the work in the last 2300 miles amounted to £12694 - Mind boggling maybe but the car now has a fresh superbly built tractable engine producing around the power that the TVR handbook extremely optimistically quoted in period! - However the day to day running is on another planet being heavily influenced by the MBE ECU upgrade, and TVR 885 cam profile ideally suited to modern day traffic conditions - Power (avg) as seen on Dyno sheet around 340 bhp at Flywheel - 300 bhp at wheels - Torque 335 lbs ft. on Powers Performace rolling road for this conversion.

POWERS PERFORMANCE MBE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

This very efficient Rover V8 MBE system does away with many items including the air mass meter and stepper motor - Coil packs replace the distributor - New programmable ECU inc bespoke map + new engine wiring loom - A trigger wheel is fitted to enable fully mappable fuel and ignition - Benefits include lower emissions, improved torque, driveability and reliability - Max power in the area of the optimistic figure quoted by TVR for the 500 in period.

MAIN DETAILS:

TARAKA UPGRADE

TVR 885 CAM

HYDRAULIC LIFTERS

MBE UPGRADE KIT

CC CYLINDER HEADS

MODIFIED PLENUM

MODIFIED INTAKE

PLENUM BELL MOUTH

VERNIER CAM CHAIN KIT

T5 GEARBOX BEARING

H/DUTY CLUTCH COVER

5lr CLUTCH PLATE

PISTON RING BIG END BEARINGS

MAIN BEARINGS

OIL PUMP GEARS

ENGINE MOUNTS

ETC

BRAKES / SUSPENSION:

Original spec Nitron Dampers / Springs fitted at around 35000 miles - 300mm Disc / Billet 4 Pot Calipers / Green Stuff pads at 39340 miles.

CHASSIS:

The outriggers are in very solid condition - Previously wax oiled in 2002 and 2004 - Since then kept in a completely dry environment between sporadic usage - Underside condition is very good with the rear uprights also having had a misting of wax oil and all the remainder clean and dry with an oil free sump pan and lack of oxidation to other associated component - All usual service items such as Wishbones + Bushes - Engine / Diff Mounts etc etc replaced.

MOT HISTORY:

Very good since 2005 with a couple of very minor advisories only - Clear from 2017.

OWNERSHIP:

4 owners from new - (2nd) 2007 - 2000 (Surrey) - (3rd) 2000 - 2004 (Kent) - (4th) 2004 - 2021 (Kent) - For the last 17 years the car has been been dry stored as part of a 7 car collection (I am led to believe) with just 2300 miles added.

EXTERIOR:

Finished in Cooper Green Metallic the paint and bodywork are in impressive condition with few age related marks together with the paint retaining a very deep gloss.

INTERIOR:

Biscuit half hide with dark green carpets piped with biscuit piping - The seats have been professionally recoloured with the interior now looking very smart - Original Dark Green carpets piped biscuit are largely in good condition although now 25 years old! - All rubber seals on the car are in good condition along with a very tidy boot area - The original black roof retains a clear screen with a few signs of age related wear and tear - Fitted new aluminum dash and upper tunnel top fitments.

ENGINE BAY:

Looking very original, clean, well presented but not over detailed, has now benefited from repainting the rocker covers from faded purple to black with aluminum ribbing - New intake pipe heat shielding and inner bonnet covering.

WHEELS / TYRES:

REFURBISHED 17in ALLOYS

4x NEW TOYO PROXES SPORT

(Images show original tyres)

EXPORT:

As this car is over 25 years old it is now eligible for export to Australia and the USA.

SUMMARY:

A very nice usable original condition 500 - In my opinion an especially attractive

example which when viewed really does have some presence - 4 owners, low mileage and a good documented history along with the simply wonderful rebuilt engine to the Full TARAKA PLUS MBE specification must surely adds value and desirability to this particular car.

PART EXCHANGE

Finance Subject to Status

12 Months Powers Performance engine warranty

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