removing TVR stripe..?

[wanacoop]

I am looking to buy an S,
i like the look of this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/484342.htmand

it's not too far from me, but the stripe along the side really puts me off, and makes me think it would be harder to sell on..

Would it be a begger to remove??

[The AJP Griff]

Got to say i think the stripe looks good,it certainly wouldn't put me off,infact i'd prefer it!
I know a mate who removed similar transfer with careful use of a hot air gun,but if it's been on a long time you might have colour difference issues after removal,ie faded paint against what was covered by the transfer.

[tubbystu]

Its an original factory fitted "option" IIRC so should not have any grief on re-sale really

[Johno]

Don't take it off as Mike says the colour difference will be significant and it's an original and very re-saleable feature.

[grahamw48]

Looks fine to me...seems a good price too, if chassis is ok.

[wanacoop]

thanks for the help, i suppose it doesn't look too bad really, i thought it was put on after the factory as i haven't seen any with it on..

cheers.;)

[Simpo Two]

I agree. I think that if you removed it, then a savvy buyer might think it had been pranged and resprayed.

[SimonV8ster]

Wht do I keep getting attracted to these cars ?? I've had a Chim but these cars just keep talking to me !! Very attractive and traditional looking I guess.

When did the dashboards chnage in them ? I like the look of this one but is the later one different ?

[tubbystu]

SimonV8ster said:

Wht do I keep getting attracted to these cars ?? I've had a Chim but these cars just keep talking to me !! Very attractive and traditional looking I guess.

When did the dashboards chnage in them ? I like the look of this one but is the later one different ?

Dashboard changed from S3 onwards (probably some S2's had new style and no-doubt some S3's the older because its a TVR )

but they are all a bit more traditional in look than Chim & Griff, though I am somewhat biased...........

[lazyitus]

That looks stylish. I'd leave it on.

[Chris71]

Hehe. There was what looked like a very nice S3C (complete with stripes) on sale around the time I picked up mine with a lot of people asking the same question. Might even be the same one. They do seem to be something of an acquired taste.

Difficult call - obviously the chassis and to a lesser extent the oily bits are the most important things to look for. On the other hand, a reasonable number seem to have emerged from winter hibernation, so it looks like you have a reasonable choice now.

Go and see a few, if you haven't already. You may find features you don't like on the screen work out okay in real life, or indeed vice-versa. Also, there will be a certain amount of wear and tear present on all of them by now and/or differing levels of restoration so it's worth getting an idea of what is a good standard.