Blue 450SE on the bay

[Skyedriver]

There's a blue Wedge listed as a 450SE on the bay.
Cat D apparently and probably stood a while.
Anyone know it? Might consider returning to a Wedge from the Chimaera if the price is right. Would need to price in a "full" overhaul I suspect.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi mate


I have spoken to people who have been to see this car...Some recently and some 5 years ago when it was being stripped for parts...Its probably best not to discuss too much on here as it could become a name and shame thread...To me it looks like it careered off the road and ended up in a pond...

You can email me if you wish...

[440Interceptor]

Digressing slightly, what's the thinking behind coming back to a Wedge from a Chimp? Just interested in your thoughts on the contrast between the two.

[Skyedriver]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi mate


I have spoken to people who have been to see this car...Some recently and some 5 years ago when it was being stripped for parts...Its probably best not to discuss too much on here as it could become a name and shame thread...To me it looks like it careered off the road and ended up in a pond...

You can email me if you wish...

Thanks Mark
Another past viewer has also contacted me about the car, I'll PM you both but it seems like it has history...
One previous well known owner - Keith Moon by any chance?
Tony H

[mrzigazaga]

Skyedriver said:

One previous well known owner - Keith Moon by any chance?

I doubt if its the real Keith Moon as he died before they were built...

[Skyedriver]

440Interceptor said:

Digressing slightly, what's the thinking behind coming back to a Wedge from a Chimp? Just interested in your thoughts on the contrast between the two.

Hmm yes, good question.

I've owned one 350i Wedge and 3 Chimaera, present one for nearly two years.
Based purely on this:

The Wedge seemed rather "flexible" in the chassis department compared to the Chimaera and to be honest I didn't like the feel of that. In addition the car I had had a painted dash and whilst the seats were beautifully re-trimmed at a cost of £700 by the previous owner, they felt "overstuffed" and I sat on them not in them. A few other minor niggles like the steering column danced from side to side so much it would have won "Strictly" and I sold it and went back to a Chimaera.
Now the Chimaera is and felt a design 10 years fresher, there is almost room to rest my clutch foot, it doesn't flex, feels planted on the road and the boot is much more usable. And the one I have now is a "good-un" owned previously by two enthusiasts.
So you'd think I'd stick with the Chimaera.
However, the doors aren't as big or open as wide as those on the Wedge and I'm getting a bit less flexible with age. The boot whilst bigger annoys me every time I try to squeeze the targa panel into it. The rear roof panel is a backward design, creasing the window panel unlike the wedge which just folds.
I really need to try a couple more Wedges before returning to them to see if mine was a poor example - it certainly didn't look a bad car and had been well looked after by the guy I bought it from.
And by going back to a Wedge, I'd release a little bit of cash for another cause.
Tony H

[billynobrakes]

Skyedriver said:

Thanks Mark
Another past viewer has also contacted me about the car, I'll PM you both but it seems like it has history...
One previous well known owner - Keith Moon by any chance?
Tony H

But what car was it that Keith Moon owned a Rolls Royce or Lincoln Continental that went for a swim

[mrzigazaga]

billynobrakes said:

But what car was it that Keith Moon owned a Rolls Royce or Lincoln Continental that went for a swim

[billynobrakes]

And by going back to a Wedge, I'd release a little bit of cash for another cause.
Tony H
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What model are you looking for and budget ?

[Bobhon]

Can someone please PM me with the story behind this one as it did look like a viable rebuild on fleabay and I need someone to put me off it as Mrs BH wouldn't be happy if I brought Tammy a stable mate before I retire.

One day I will buy and refurbished a Wedge, but it sounds as though this shouldn't be the one.

TIA

Bob

[Skyedriver]

mrzigazaga said:

billynobrakes said:

But what car was it that Keith Moon owned a Rolls Royce or Lincoln Continental that went for a swim

They say "if you can remember it you weren't really there"
It wasn't his RR it was the Lincoln apparently.

[Skyedriver]

Bobhon said:

Can someone please PM me with the story behind this one as it did look like a viable rebuild on fleabay and I need someone to put me off it as Mrs BH wouldn't be happy if I brought Tammy a stable mate before I retire.

One day I will buy and refurbished a Wedge, but it sounds as though this shouldn't be the one.

TIA

Bob

Now removed from ebay............

[Skyedriver]

billynobrakes said:

And by going back to a Wedge, I'd release a little bit of cash for another cause.
Tony H

What model are you looking for and budget ?

Let me think about that one, I'll know it when I see/drive it.

[Yatesy350i]

It's back on eBay again.

Am I correct in stating this is not the same 450se listed in the PH classifieds? As the mileage on the Fbay one is 67k.

Oh and it obviously looks a lot darker shade of blue.

[gmw9666]

Sound like 2 different cars

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-TVR-450-SE-...

[gmw9666]

Bobhon said:

Can someone please PM me with the story behind this one as it did look like a viable rebuild on fleabay and I need someone to put me off it as Mrs BH wouldn't be happy if I brought Tammy a stable mate before I retire.

One day I will buy and refurbished a Wedge, but it sounds as though this shouldn't be the one.

TIA

Bob

If you want to try a wedge for size Bob the kettle is always on fella

[mrzigazaga]

gmw9666 said:

Sound like 2 different cars

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-TVR-450-SE-...

Now that is a nice looking machine....

[Waynester]

mrzigazaga said:

gmw9666 said:

Sound like 2 different cars

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-TVR-450-SE-...

Now that is a nice looking machine....

It does look nice, Cat D could make it a bargain..

[gmw9666]

engine bay looks familiar with that AFM / water tank being different

cant be too many blue 450se's knocking about

didn't mikeyB have a blue one?

[pwd95]

gmw9666 said:

engine bay looks familiar with that AFM / water tank being different

cant be too many blue 450se's knocking about

didn't mikeyB have a blue one?

Looks like Mike's old one....