TVR 450 SE ( My new project)
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I have now become the proud owner of a TVR 450 SE. The car is Mica Red with grey leather interior. A few mechanical things need sorting out and I have booked it in at a TVR main agent for the work to be carried out. Nothing serious; just small things that have been neglected over the years. It is in amazingly good mechanical and all round condition for a 21 year old car. The body also needs some cosmetic work which I will probably carry out next summer. I intend to eventually bring this car to top condition. It’s the model I always wanted to own but just never got round to buying. Now that its here I will do my best to bring it to its former glory.
Now the performance. Well what can I say? It’s a rocket. I had driven a SEAC many years ago and I can honestly say I can see no difference in the performance. This car is very, very, very lively. It goes just as well uphill as it does down. Open the throttle and this car knows no boundaries. It’s absolutely amazing (it frightens me). Everywhere I go people admire the car and make a comment. Some of the older generation know what the car is and the ones that don’t, mainly the younger generation just look in amazement and confusion. The sound track from the engine tells them this is no ordinary car and one to steer well clear of. What can I say? Absolutely amazing. Have a look at the pictures.
Now the performance. Well what can I say? It’s a rocket. I had driven a SEAC many years ago and I can honestly say I can see no difference in the performance. This car is very, very, very lively. It goes just as well uphill as it does down. Open the throttle and this car knows no boundaries. It’s absolutely amazing (it frightens me). Everywhere I go people admire the car and make a comment. Some of the older generation know what the car is and the ones that don’t, mainly the younger generation just look in amazement and confusion. The sound track from the engine tells them this is no ordinary car and one to steer well clear of. What can I say? Absolutely amazing. Have a look at the pictures.
Beauty. The 450's do go rather well I agree. 
Congratulations sir.
It's funny reading the comments because I have a sister car to this (same colour 450 - tan seats / red dash though) and if there was only one thing I could change it would be to a different colour !
Are you sure it's mica red as I thought that was, well, redder. Mine says a Ford colour, can't remember at the moment what but it isn't that ?
It's funny reading the comments because I have a sister car to this (same colour 450 - tan seats / red dash though) and if there was only one thing I could change it would be to a different colour !
Are you sure it's mica red as I thought that was, well, redder. Mine says a Ford colour, can't remember at the moment what but it isn't that ?
chunder said:
Congratulations sir.
It's funny reading the comments because I have a sister car to this (same colour 450 - tan seats / red dash though) and if there was only one thing I could change it would be to a different colour !
Are you sure it's mica red as I thought that was, well, redder. Mine says a Ford colour, can't remember at the moment what but it isn't that ?
It looks similar in colour to my 350i and mine sais Maroon on the logbook or could just be the pictures.It's funny reading the comments because I have a sister car to this (same colour 450 - tan seats / red dash though) and if there was only one thing I could change it would be to a different colour !
Are you sure it's mica red as I thought that was, well, redder. Mine says a Ford colour, can't remember at the moment what but it isn't that ?
gromit wedge said:
chunder said:
Congratulations sir.
It's funny reading the comments because I have a sister car to this (same colour 450 - tan seats / red dash though) and if there was only one thing I could change it would be to a different colour !
Are you sure it's mica red as I thought that was, well, redder. Mine says a Ford colour, can't remember at the moment what but it isn't that ?
It looks similar in colour to my 350i and mine sais Maroon on the logbook or could just be the pictures.It's funny reading the comments because I have a sister car to this (same colour 450 - tan seats / red dash though) and if there was only one thing I could change it would be to a different colour !
Are you sure it's mica red as I thought that was, well, redder. Mine says a Ford colour, can't remember at the moment what but it isn't that ?
As you say though maroon or burgundy, mica red being much closer to a Ferrari blood red. Not that I wish to be wearing an anorak and nice car either way !
I was told by the previous owner that the colour of my 450se is Mica Red but I was not given a code. When I ordered a sample of Ruby Mica Red PA49B it turns out that this is not the colour. My car is infact a darker and more aubergine type of colour. So guys. Any other suggestions?
Edited by Lean Machine on Monday 2nd August 00:06
Congrats on the the car fella, I think you might find its also called Night Fire red as it looks very similar to my car.
As to performance, well in my opinion a well sorted 450 will more than hold its own to a SEAC. Thats why in a way I went down the 500i route with mine, trust me with a Griff 500 in, these cars sound lovely and fly!!!
Chris
As to performance, well in my opinion a well sorted 450 will more than hold its own to a SEAC. Thats why in a way I went down the 500i route with mine, trust me with a Griff 500 in, these cars sound lovely and fly!!!
Chris
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