Magazine & Online Wedge Articles..
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Just perusing the net and my own magazine collection for Wedge related articles. Came across this from Autocar, seems quite a fair write up for a change. (Your SX pic Adam?)
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-car-buying-...
TVR Tasmin/280i/350i/390i - 1979-1987
The archetypical 1980s TVR is the Tasmin, with razor-sharp lines rising from the nose, hence them being christened 'wedges'. Launched in 1980, the Tasmin was available in coupé, two-plus-two coupé and soft-top versions, with a choice of 2.0-litre four-pot and 2.8-litre V6. Four-cylinder versions are rare and the V6 models make up the majority of sales. The Tasmin name was dropped in 1984 after the first Rover V8s were introduced, but the angular body remained, albeit renamed depending on what was under the bonnet, so either 280i, 350i or, later on, 390i. The first eight-pots were roughly 50bhp more powerful and only 80kg heavier thanks to the relative light weight of the aluminium V8 compared to Ford's cast-iron V6. In terms of what to buy today, however, condition is far more important. Don't fret about scruffy interiors – they’re standard. The humdrum mechanicals are easy to bolt back together but do be wary of chassis rot and GRP damage, as this can push project cars into untenable territory. Five grand buys something that works, but projects are yours for far less.
TVR 400SE/450SE - 1988-91
The final ‘wedges’ previewed the performance of the curvy next-gen TVRs in a softened version of the Tasmin’s angular bodyshell. In truth, the 4.0-litre version’s 268bhp has more than enough poke for all but the most hairy chested, given the car’s 1150kg kerb weight. It's recognisable by softer lines, a deeper front spoiler and prominent skirts over the other wedges, along with a price tag that heads into five figures.
Classic Motoring Article:
http://www.classiccars4sale.net/classic-car-how-to...
MotorSport Article:
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/...
Anyone have any other links or scanned mag articles they can add?
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-car-buying-...
TVR Tasmin/280i/350i/390i - 1979-1987
The archetypical 1980s TVR is the Tasmin, with razor-sharp lines rising from the nose, hence them being christened 'wedges'. Launched in 1980, the Tasmin was available in coupé, two-plus-two coupé and soft-top versions, with a choice of 2.0-litre four-pot and 2.8-litre V6. Four-cylinder versions are rare and the V6 models make up the majority of sales. The Tasmin name was dropped in 1984 after the first Rover V8s were introduced, but the angular body remained, albeit renamed depending on what was under the bonnet, so either 280i, 350i or, later on, 390i. The first eight-pots were roughly 50bhp more powerful and only 80kg heavier thanks to the relative light weight of the aluminium V8 compared to Ford's cast-iron V6. In terms of what to buy today, however, condition is far more important. Don't fret about scruffy interiors – they’re standard. The humdrum mechanicals are easy to bolt back together but do be wary of chassis rot and GRP damage, as this can push project cars into untenable territory. Five grand buys something that works, but projects are yours for far less.
TVR 400SE/450SE - 1988-91
The final ‘wedges’ previewed the performance of the curvy next-gen TVRs in a softened version of the Tasmin’s angular bodyshell. In truth, the 4.0-litre version’s 268bhp has more than enough poke for all but the most hairy chested, given the car’s 1150kg kerb weight. It's recognisable by softer lines, a deeper front spoiler and prominent skirts over the other wedges, along with a price tag that heads into five figures.
Classic Motoring Article:
http://www.classiccars4sale.net/classic-car-how-to...
MotorSport Article:
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/...
Anyone have any other links or scanned mag articles they can add?
Edited by Waynester on Tuesday 8th September 17:55
I've got a few which I could scan in, if that's allowed?
Classic & Sports Car September 2010 - Lotus Eclat vs TVR Tasmin comparison
Sports car Monthly January 1986 - Buying and on a test - 350i
Fast Lane June 1985 - TVR390 - agony and ecstasy
Car November 1984 - Blackpool's Turbo beater TVR 390SE
Classic & Sports Car September 2010 - Lotus Eclat vs TVR Tasmin comparison
Sports car Monthly January 1986 - Buying and on a test - 350i
Fast Lane June 1985 - TVR390 - agony and ecstasy
Car November 1984 - Blackpool's Turbo beater TVR 390SE
adam quantrill said:
Yeah at first glance it looked like the SX but the wall didn't look familiar, OK maybe someone took a shot previous to my ownership, but the repeater indicators are different. The real giveaway is the different numberplate - still a Haughin's one though!
That's my old 400SE - a great car! 
KKson said:
I've got a few which I could scan in, if that's allowed?
Classic & Sports Car September 2010 - Lotus Eclat vs TVR Tasmin comparison
Sports car Monthly January 1986 - Buying and on a test - 350i
Fast Lane June 1985 - TVR390 - agony and ecstasy
Car November 1984 - Blackpool's Turbo beater TVR 390SE
If it's ok, I'm interested.. Nothing on SEACs p'chance? Classic & Sports Car September 2010 - Lotus Eclat vs TVR Tasmin comparison
Sports car Monthly January 1986 - Buying and on a test - 350i
Fast Lane June 1985 - TVR390 - agony and ecstasy
Car November 1984 - Blackpool's Turbo beater TVR 390SE
wedgeman said:
adam quantrill said:
Yeah at first glance it looked like the SX but the wall didn't look familiar, OK maybe someone took a shot previous to my ownership, but the repeater indicators are different. The real giveaway is the different numberplate - still a Haughin's one though!
That's my old 400SE - a great car! http://www.tvrwhiteelephant.co.uk/content/tvr-arch...
Waynester said:
wedgeman said:
adam quantrill said:
Yeah at first glance it looked like the SX but the wall didn't look familiar, OK maybe someone took a shot previous to my ownership, but the repeater indicators are different. The real giveaway is the different numberplate - still a Haughin's one though!
That's my old 400SE - a great car! http://www.tvrwhiteelephant.co.uk/content/tvr-arch...
From the SEAC pages: http://www.theseacpages.co.uk/media/Sprint1994seac...
Mine's in this bunch with possibly it's first or second owner.
Who owns that 450TVR number plate car?
Phil
420 SEAC
Mine's in this bunch with possibly it's first or second owner.
Who owns that 450TVR number plate car?
Phil
420 SEAC
Transmitter Man said:
From the SEAC pages: http://www.theseacpages.co.uk/media/Sprint1994seac...
Mine's in this bunch with possibly it's first or second owner.
Who owns that 450TVR number plate car?
Phil
420 SEAC
Think he is on the TVRCC, its been sold afew times since I had it.Mine's in this bunch with possibly it's first or second owner.
Who owns that 450TVR number plate car?
Phil
420 SEAC
Been told it's got a 4.8 engine now
Hi Steve,
Interesting, thanks.
My car on the cover of Sprint 2002: https://pdf.yt/d/yIyVlCmzEIG0jFZc
Wait a while for it to load.
Phil
420 SEAC
Interesting, thanks.
My car on the cover of Sprint 2002: https://pdf.yt/d/yIyVlCmzEIG0jFZc
Wait a while for it to load.
Phil
420 SEAC
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