Tasmin FHC for sale
Discussion
Hello,
I'm Hans from Holland, a keen (oldtimer-) car enthousiast. I do have a prototype MG with a V8 engine but recently developped (again) my preference for TVR. In the past I nearly bought a Griffith 200 but then went for the MG. Back than I thought the wedges to be ugly (but good specs). Now I appriciate the lines, speacially series 1. That with still good specs and the sound makes me fancy the Tasmin 280i FHC (or 350). On forehand I became member of TVR club Holland.
Now a blue FHC has come up for sale in England (Mountain Ash, Wales I think?) visible on preloved.co.uk, only one picture and little info. I mailed for info but got no response so today I called. link;
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/detail/motors/...
The man is 76 years old and knees are reason for sale, he had the car for two years. There is full service done and only thing is that sunroof has been sealed due to leaking. He will have gaskets changed next Tuesday. On questions about chassis he said everything is in good original condition. He was very nice, warning me about it's power but I responded that my MG is also reasonably powerfull (though I would love much more power). He said that I could come only after gasket change and was amazed that I would eventually come all the way from Holland and wanted to drive back (I asume thats no problem for the discribed state). I asked for more pictures, but think that's to difficult (not a picture man myself).
So my question on this forum, witch I'm reading for some months now, is if anyone knows the car and/or something about it's condition? I think 5000 is fair price, do you agree?
Thanks in advance, cheers, Hans.
I'm Hans from Holland, a keen (oldtimer-) car enthousiast. I do have a prototype MG with a V8 engine but recently developped (again) my preference for TVR. In the past I nearly bought a Griffith 200 but then went for the MG. Back than I thought the wedges to be ugly (but good specs). Now I appriciate the lines, speacially series 1. That with still good specs and the sound makes me fancy the Tasmin 280i FHC (or 350). On forehand I became member of TVR club Holland.
Now a blue FHC has come up for sale in England (Mountain Ash, Wales I think?) visible on preloved.co.uk, only one picture and little info. I mailed for info but got no response so today I called. link;
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/detail/motors/...
The man is 76 years old and knees are reason for sale, he had the car for two years. There is full service done and only thing is that sunroof has been sealed due to leaking. He will have gaskets changed next Tuesday. On questions about chassis he said everything is in good original condition. He was very nice, warning me about it's power but I responded that my MG is also reasonably powerfull (though I would love much more power). He said that I could come only after gasket change and was amazed that I would eventually come all the way from Holland and wanted to drive back (I asume thats no problem for the discribed state). I asked for more pictures, but think that's to difficult (not a picture man myself).
So my question on this forum, witch I'm reading for some months now, is if anyone knows the car and/or something about it's condition? I think 5000 is fair price, do you agree?
Thanks in advance, cheers, Hans.
Hi Hanss. This car was for sale about two years ago at a car dealer for quite a long time. It was for sale for 4995 and was a one owner from new. The old advert is still there if you look at classiccarsforsle and there are several good pictures you can see. It is the same car two years ago. That is all I know.
Tony. TCB.
Tony. TCB.
Hi Hans, I'm not a FHC expert but given the lack of information and photographs personally I'd be a little nervous paying £5000 without further information upfront. Rhondda Taff is a good 1 hr 45 minutes from me but some of the other forum lads may be closer and willing to have a look at the car for you?
I do love the shape and rarity of the FHC's but it's a long way to come for you without a bit more information. Can the seller get a friend to take and post more photographs?
I do love the shape and rarity of the FHC's but it's a long way to come for you without a bit more information. Can the seller get a friend to take and post more photographs?
Thanks guys,
Really helping, I actually e-mailed the old advertisment, got no reply, than look at dealers site and cars was gone, assumed car was sold. Found out car was auctioned off Barons dec. 2014, estimate 3000-4000, made 2800.
If someone could go watch, please, I'll even pay petrol cost within reason of course.
On old foto's think interiour looks begging for good clean, says nothing about chassis and rest mechanical. O yes, the man said all electrics work, windows and even the clock, the clock was mentioned twice like that was special for these cars.
Really helping, I actually e-mailed the old advertisment, got no reply, than look at dealers site and cars was gone, assumed car was sold. Found out car was auctioned off Barons dec. 2014, estimate 3000-4000, made 2800.
If someone could go watch, please, I'll even pay petrol cost within reason of course.
On old foto's think interiour looks begging for good clean, says nothing about chassis and rest mechanical. O yes, the man said all electrics work, windows and even the clock, the clock was mentioned twice like that was special for these cars.
Hi,
So far, thanks guys, I really like the V8, but already have one. Want to try 6 cylinder and A fiends of mine is a famous (ford) race mechanic, speacialist of engineer ans breakes. Spoke to him today, advise, first drive A bit and than we'll talk, says original will be fun enough, but he says he can tune it up till 300 if I want.
I want good useable power, brute sound but foremost roadholding for those winding mountainroads (Not those in Holland of course).
Anyone willing to go have A look? Any other ideas? No one looked at it in the past?
Cheers.
So far, thanks guys, I really like the V8, but already have one. Want to try 6 cylinder and A fiends of mine is a famous (ford) race mechanic, speacialist of engineer ans breakes. Spoke to him today, advise, first drive A bit and than we'll talk, says original will be fun enough, but he says he can tune it up till 300 if I want.
I want good useable power, brute sound but foremost roadholding for those winding mountainroads (Not those in Holland of course).
Anyone willing to go have A look? Any other ideas? No one looked at it in the past?
Cheers.
It says that it hasn't run for 25 years?...Was rebuilt in 2000...Which doesn't mean much if it has sat around for 15 years...Plenty of time for the metering unit and associated fuel parts to clog up and turn to crud...Hoses to perish..Outriggers to rot..Parts to seize...Might be a good project...Fit the correct front & rear bumper and remove the hideous hand brake set up...Its not an "S".......
The rear wheels look like there is slightly too much height above the wheels and a tad too much positive camber...Only from looking from the rear of the car...
The rear wheels look like there is slightly too much height above the wheels and a tad too much positive camber...Only from looking from the rear of the car...
ElvisWedgely said:
There is also another one at auction, same place, for restoration. Price very low at the moment.
Item No 142024134311 Dark blue.
Tony. TCB.
This is a good project and needs saving too..More so because its mostly original...Item No 142024134311 Dark blue.
Tony. TCB.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-TASMIN-SERIES-1-REST...
Hi Hanssie,
A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of visiting "Central T.V.R." and met the highly knowledgeable and affable proprietor, Mr Adrian Windridge.
He was one of the most helpful and pleasant TVR specialists that I have ever met and was able to supply almost all of the (difficult to find) items I had been seeking.
He had a wedge project (fhc 350 I think, albeit without an engine or gearbox) which, if I understood the position correctly, was "free to a good home"...
It was surplus to Central's requirements and taking-up external storage space. Unfortunately I don't know whether it is still available but it may provide you with the interesting (if radical) project you desire?
Central's contact details: Unit 3, Oakdale Trading Estate, Ham Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 7JH; 01384 571 021; info@centraltvr.com
A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of visiting "Central T.V.R." and met the highly knowledgeable and affable proprietor, Mr Adrian Windridge.
He was one of the most helpful and pleasant TVR specialists that I have ever met and was able to supply almost all of the (difficult to find) items I had been seeking.
He had a wedge project (fhc 350 I think, albeit without an engine or gearbox) which, if I understood the position correctly, was "free to a good home"...
It was surplus to Central's requirements and taking-up external storage space. Unfortunately I don't know whether it is still available but it may provide you with the interesting (if radical) project you desire?
Central's contact details: Unit 3, Oakdale Trading Estate, Ham Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 7JH; 01384 571 021; info@centraltvr.com
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