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Looks nice in white 
Few more pics of it here ... http://www.theseacpages.co.uk/album/index.php?cate...
Hoping to use mine more now the 400SE has gone to a new home.
Few more pics of it here ... http://www.theseacpages.co.uk/album/index.php?cate...
Hoping to use mine more now the 400SE has gone to a new home.
Much as I like the SEAC I don't think it's value for money at 17k when you can pick up a 400SE in excellent condition for less than a third of that money. Though the SEAC looks better to most people, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and as for performance, well I don't think it performs 12k better. All in all, you are paying for its rarity and that's fair enough if you are a collector with a lot of cash to spare, but personally I would stick with a 400SE or even a 450SE and still have the same enjoyment, as I can think of a lot of other things I can do with the extra 12k. This of course is just my opinion and how I feel. Others may see it differently.
Tony. TCB.
Tony. TCB.
Lean Machine said:
Much as I like the SEAC I don't think it's value for money at 17k when you can pick up a 400SE in excellent condition for less than a third of that money. Though the SEAC looks better to most people, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and as for performance, well I don't think it performs 12k better. All in all, you are paying for its rarity and that's fair enough if you are a collector with a lot of cash to spare, but personally I would stick with a 400SE or even a 450SE and still have the same enjoyment, as I can think of a lot of other things I can do with the extra 12k. This of course is just my opinion and how I feel. Others may see it differently.
Tony. TCB.
Agree with that. Tony. TCB.
Technically hardly any difference between them. Very similar situation with Chims & Griffs.Jack Valiant said:
Yeah spotted it, looks like the worst slap on and spray can bodge I have seen for a while what a shame!
I confess to taking a chunk out of the front spoiler whilst leaving the tyre-fitters soon after buying the car. You can see that damage in the pics on theseacpages website. The seats were replaced by the guy that bought it from me. The originals were in a really bad way when I sold it and needed rebuilding as well as recovering. However, one of the best-sounding cars I've EVER heard!!Hi,
I went to see this with a friend last Friday. Car certainly needs a bit of work inside and out but you're right, the colour really suits.
Usual stress fracturing here and there around boot hinges etc but there are some more major bits and bobs.
I've owned TVRs before but never a wedge and my friend has never owned a TVR.
I didn't think the car was in particularly good condition for the money they want but not being familiar with the foibles of a SEAC could only point out this and that without a leg to stand on. The dealer (who has it on sale or return) had the usual "theyre are hand built" answers but i didnt even notice the paint job you have discussed alhough it wasn't me that was going to buy it. It would be great therefore if I could call on the assistance of the experts and get a feel to see if the problems I did spot are common to a wedge.
1) Rear wheels. When looking at the car from behind, one protrudes from the body work more than the other. Dealer said they eremall like this.
2) Rear spoiler. One of the verticle metal arms is pushing the fibreglass up and you can clearly see a round protruding dish shape on top of the spoiler. ( a few cracks around this area too, almost as if the spoiler has been lent on).
Urgent guidance required as he is likely to stick a deposit on it tomorrow!!!
Thanks
I went to see this with a friend last Friday. Car certainly needs a bit of work inside and out but you're right, the colour really suits.
Usual stress fracturing here and there around boot hinges etc but there are some more major bits and bobs.
I've owned TVRs before but never a wedge and my friend has never owned a TVR.
I didn't think the car was in particularly good condition for the money they want but not being familiar with the foibles of a SEAC could only point out this and that without a leg to stand on. The dealer (who has it on sale or return) had the usual "theyre are hand built" answers but i didnt even notice the paint job you have discussed alhough it wasn't me that was going to buy it. It would be great therefore if I could call on the assistance of the experts and get a feel to see if the problems I did spot are common to a wedge.
1) Rear wheels. When looking at the car from behind, one protrudes from the body work more than the other. Dealer said they eremall like this.
2) Rear spoiler. One of the verticle metal arms is pushing the fibreglass up and you can clearly see a round protruding dish shape on top of the spoiler. ( a few cracks around this area too, almost as if the spoiler has been lent on).
Urgent guidance required as he is likely to stick a deposit on it tomorrow!!!
Thanks
Hi Mate, If i knew what to look for on a SEAC i would gladly come and have a look...Not wanting to slate anyones car off but if you compare it to the blue 1987 420SEAC with under 50000 miles on it that sold recently for the same money albeit not totally original i think its way over priced!!..perhaps someone who really knows these models could help you out...Cheers...Ziga
going by what you are saying i think its £4000 over priced going by the two stunners that sold on pistonheads recently if the body has kevlar in it like some of the seacs your going to need a specialist in this type of repair it could cost a fortune just for this to be sorted talk to mr tank if you can he has one
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