1996 TVR

This is my 1996 TVR Griffith 500 with later T5 gearbox. It has been my pride and joy for the last 23 years. Sadly, it is time to find it a new owner who will hopefully cherish and enjoy it as much as I have.

It is finished in Starmist Blue metallic paint and the interior is Magnolia and Prussian Blue leather.

The car has extensive 23-year service history (a thick lever arch file) which reads like a who’s who of TVR specialists! This includes careful tweaks to address common mechanical weaknesses, improve performance and to ensure that it still turns heads on every drive.

Rolling restoration over the last 10 years including engine, gearbox, chassis, interior, cooling, electrics, convertible roof, etc. Needs carpets replacing - will try to get this done - can discuss with buyer.

Genuine 300bhp.

Upgrades over standard:

Cross-bolted main journals to strengthen the block.

Ported inlet manifold, trumpet base and shorter, flared inlet trumpets.

TVR 885 high-performance camshaft with hi-rev tappets and vernier cam gear.

Magnecor ignition leads.

Bosch fuel injectors to improve low speed driveabilty.

Jaguar hot-wire air flow meter.

Pre-cats replaced with anti-reversion cones (main cat remains so all legal / MOT is fine).

Jenvey throttle position sensor.

Tornado Evolution ECU chip (custom mapped on a rolling road).

Modern composite exhaust gaskets and rubber rocker cover gaskets.

Smooth bore inlet pipe.

K&N filter.

Aluminium Radiator

Hot start kit with new marine-spec battery cables all round.

Gearbox refurb in 2022.

Nitron suspension.

TVR/AP Racing 4-pot front brakes, braided hoses, etc.

Act cherry-bomb-style sports exhaust.

17" Ford RS Diamond-Cut wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.

3/4 leather interior (includes dash-top and door surrounds).

Leven aluminium dashbard upgrades.

Pioneer Reference Series head unit.

Boot-mounted Ctek battery monitor and charging point (Ctek charger included).