2 litre FHC

[Rockettvr]

Not sure how many were made - not many i'm guessing but there's one for sale http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-tasmin-2litre-projec...

[bluezeeland]

another one;

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/tvr-andere-ta...

[grahamw48]

Presumably the European one has fuel injection, as they're calling it a 200i ?

Looks immaculate though...if you can afford it.

[bluezeeland]

I've got no ties whatsoever with the seller, but do understand from the german club forum the garage has a good reputation. Price ? dunno, not in the market for it...........just posting for them who might be interested.......

[grahamw48]

Yeah, looks a lovely car....thanks for posting the link. I have a soft spot for the S1 FHCs.

[Wedg1e]

grahamw48 said:

Presumably the European one has fuel injection, as they're calling it a 200i ?

Looks immaculate though...if you can afford it.

Do I recall reading something to the effect that TVR were going to (or did) release a sleeved-down Rover V8 in 2L capacity, something to do with Italian tax laws at the time...?

[bluezeeland]

Both the german club site and the sellers site do not give away any details for the engine or capacity/layout (re 'italian' law..........)

I think this is a 'special' one and needs saving, so............
I will be on holiday (well, a TVR rally, really....) for the next two weeks, but if i can be of help for those interested, please PM me

Frank

[Rockettvr]

There's a pic of the engine - it's a ford ohc on carburettor

[Convert]

Wedg1e said:

Do I recall reading something to the effect that TVR were going to (or did) release a sleeved-down Rover V8 in 2L capacity, something to do with Italian tax laws at the time...?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Tasmin200]

Rockettvr said:

Not sure how many were made - not many I'm guessing

The general consensus is 16. I own 6.25% of the production output!

[TA14]

Tasmin200 said:

The general consensus is 16. I own 6.25% of the production output!

This is a lesson for those who advocate a 'starter' TVR. Martin Lilley made this as a cheaper TVR but the saving in the cost of the engine was next to nothing compared to the reduction in list price; when you look at the cost of development against numbers sold the economics look even worse. As a footnote it makes the Cosworth turbo conversion easier: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

[grahamw48]

Rockettvr said:

There's a pic of the engine - it's a ford ohc on carburettor

Hence the sarcasm in my post.

[RCK974X]

grahamw48 said:

Hence the sarcasm in my post.

Just to put a damper on that joke, there WAS a 2 litre OHC electronic injection engine as fitted to later Granada and Sierra, which could be easily retrofitted, if you're good with wiring that is !!

But if you're going that far, the Cossie is a far better bet...

[grahamw48]

Yes, I realise that, but anyone my age instantly recognises a carbed Pinto.

[Tasmin200]

Odd that the gold one has series 2 bumpers and rear valance. I wonder if it came like that or if someone has fitted them later.

Mine doesn't have a rear valance and there are no holes in the body to suggest it's ever had one.

[carob]

Evidently it started its life overseas. Hong kong to be exact. May have been ordered that way,. But as you say Roy they are series 2 parts.

Rob

[RCK974X]

grahamw48 said:

Yes, I realise that, but anyone my age instantly recognises a carbed Pinto.

Yep, me too, I definitely agree there !!

Edited by RCK974X on Thursday 11th July 21:53

[pk500]

my 200 has a rear valance but my exhaust comes out on the left !

Edited by pk500 on Thursday 11th July 21:54

[StonetheCrows]

The black one in Germany sold on Ebay UK for £2500 in September,it was discussed before....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...