1996 TVR GRIFFITH 500

If you are in the market for one of the best available, then this is the one for you. Please read on through the amazing history this Griffith has.

Finished in a classic combination of Starmist Blue with Portland Grey leather interior. Registered in 1996 on a P registration, and covering only 26,561 miles during this time.

Serpentine engine, Borg Warner gearbox, Purple rocker covers, Alloy radiation, Silicon host kit, Estoril alloys. Recently fitted with a pair of Clive F Performance tubular headers and high flow catalyst, which looks fantastic and sounds awesome.

This wonderful Griffith has only four previous owners, and has had an enormous amount of stuff done to it by past owners. Comes with handbooks, service history, and a large folder of paperwork and receipts to document the work completed. This car boasts a rare combination of exceptionally low mileage and impeccable maintenance.

TVR Griffith 5000cc – P905 FKE

1996 Model Year

Chassis – SDLDGC5P8TG011748

Engine No – 37A50P4116

Colour – Starmist Blue

Interior Trim – Portland Grey/Prussian Blue Leather

Carpets – Dark Blue navy wool upgrade

Roof – Black Mohair

Dials – White

Engine – 5000cc Serpentine V8

Differential – GKN

Gearbox- Borg Warner T5

Steering – Manual

Alloys – Estoril Factory Supplied

Mileage – 26,561 miles

Hpi – Clear

Original order form/build sheet included from WLA Specialist Cars

1st August 1996 – First registered @ WLA Specialist Cars, TVR

16th September 1996 – 1k Service @ 1174 miles – WLA Specialist Cars, TVR

Replace bonnet stay, restick warning light

2nd April 1997 – 6k Service @ 3102 miles – WLA Specialist Cars, TVR

Replace bulb in volt gauge on dash

28th July 1997 – 12k Service @ 4037 miles – WLA Specialist Cars, TVR

4th August 1999 – 6K Service @ 7645 miles – Ace Performance TVR

3rd August 2000 – 12K Service @ 10000 miles – Ace Performance TVR

19th August 2001 – 6K Service @ 11686 miles – Ace Performance TVR

16th October 2002 – 12K Service @ 12476 miles – Ace Performance TVR

10th April 2012 – 12k service @ 13000 miles – Hilton and Moss Sports Cars

Replace fan switch, new front suspension springs, replace O/S seat belt,

27th August 2013 – 7th May 2014 – 12k Service @ 13001 miles – Taylor TVR

Speedo sticking – send to speedy cables for repair, fit new coolant sensor, fit four new tyres

3rd November 2014 @ 13052 miles – ADS Automotive

Renew front discs/pads

18th May 2015 – 12k Service @ 14309 miles – Taylor TVR

Fuel pipe

1st November 2017 – Car Purchased by James Agger Autosport

20th November 2017 @ 20608 miles – Sold Mr P Hughes, Rutland

12k service, Silicon hose Kit, New Dashboard top/bottom, wax oiled

26th October 2018 @ 20923 miles – James Agger Autosport

Wiper motor replaced

15th April 2019 – Low Mileage service @ 21176 miles – James Agger Autosport

11th July 2019 @ 21533 miles – James Agger Autosport

Fit new temperature sensor, fit s/h window switch

15th July 2019 @ 21533 miles – Car Purchased by James Agger Autosport

1st August 2019 @ 21615 miles – Sold Mr S York, Leicestershire

Reseal front lights, new roof Velcro, reglue boot carpet

9th October 2019 @ Powers Performance

Plug Lead Set Upgrade, Plug Shroud Heat Barrier, New Leads/socks

12th May 2020 – 12K Service @ 22277 miles – James Agger Autosport

Rear Driveshaft seal, brake flexis x 4, rear oil seals x 2, clean refit stepper motor

20th July 2020 – Adams Page, Supply and fit four Toyo T1R TVR Tyres

29th April 2021 @ 23648 miles – Powers Performance

New Camshaft – TVR885, Hydraulic Lifters, Vernier chain kit, valley gasket, crank seal, camshaft retaining plate, water pump gasket, thermostat gasket, oil pump gears, fuel hoses, manifold gaskets, manifold bolts, aluminium radiator, Tuscan radiator cowl, waterproof fan plugs, T5 gearbox bearing, uprated engine mounts, rear gearbox seal, cam bearing kit, cam bearings, Optima Red top battery, wishbone bushes, suspension thrust washers, brake pads front/rear, crankshaft pulley bolt, upper ball joint, silicon hose kit, followed by vapour blasting manifolds and refitting

(Total cost £6224.74)

MBE Upgrade, new ECU system, (A8B MBE V8 ECU), V8 MBE Loom, Baro sensor, NAS ignition coil pack, Serpentine trigger bracket, crankshaft sensor, Inlet air temperature sensor, Bosch coolant sensor, ASNU Injector clean, distributor bung, pressure sender adapter, air intake tube

(Total cost £2994)

27th April 2022 – Low Mileage Service @ 24871 miles – Powers Performance

Remove and repair rear cracked wishbone bracket for anti-roll bar and refit, adjust handbrake, clean discs and pads, reset rear toe, fit silicon hose kit and air intake this was paid/ordered at previous service but not in stock at time.

23rd April 2024 – Oil/Filter/MOT/ Inspection @ 26117 miles – Powers Performance

14th June 2024 – Vehicle Purchased by James Agger Autosport, where I purchased it and where it had its last service

July 2025 Clive F Performance tubular headers and high flow cat fitted with new gaskets and ARP bolts