Does anybody know this car?

[robsco]

Just doing a friend who's interested in this car a bit of a favour:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3712089.htm

Not a regular poster, so I'll ask instead - does anybody know of it? It's fairly local so I could always shoot over to Selby for a butcher's, but if anyone knows any history, it's always a help. The exhausts, interior and the daft V8 badge are acquired tastes, that much is certain, but easily sorted.

[Gazzab]

Think that car was sold a couple of yrs ago by James Agger.
Rose tinted glasses needed.

[gerradiuk]

Eeekk!! BUT Its Purple!!(she said)

[Tacchino]

Gazzab said:

Think that car was sold a couple of yrs ago by James Agger.
Rose tinted glasses needed.

Isn't that Stevie Wonders old car

[Allandwf]

Sure i remember it being for sale a couple of years ago, an aquired taste?

[bobbins]

Been for sale for a few months Rob - looks like they've just dropped the price.

I nearly bought one that colour - not so sure the interior goes with it though.

[cerb4.5lee]

I dont mind the purple exterior, but the interior is heavy going i would struggle with it, but what has been said an acquired taste, its great how individual TVRs are, something for everyone.

[Supateg]

Hi

I looked at this one and was taken out for a ride it too.

I wanted to get a feel for an example needing work as i was looking for a good example. I expained this to the guys there and they were very happy to let me look round and go for a ride in it. (i also checked them out regarding servicing)

tbh in the flesh the colour combination works! in the pictures its awful!

I was told it belongs to a Belguim customer who doesn't use it, so they are selling it for him (that what i was told)

As far as i can see what you pay for you get!

Looked at it in late May.

The outriggers were rusty underneath, so i guess against the body they would be worse.
The engine had a bit of 'weeing' coolant directly under the engine area,
The paint work was average. I would be thinking paintwork needed,
Steering wheel worn & buttons rubbed off,
some trim internally needed re gluing,
Their was a bit of rough clutch pedal travel right at the bottom of travel.

It drove better than the first impression.

The guys there were very helpful.

Craig

[robsco]

Thanks all.

[cuzzaluva]

If you're friend is mechanically minded and not afraid to get his hands dirty
and has some spar£££ for parts/repairs.

Then def worth a 'butchers'

Has your friend owned a TVR before?
If not has he done lots of reading up on here?
If no to both above I wouldn't recommend him viewing until he's done extensive research.

Good luck to you and your friend

[gerradiuk]

Tacchino said:

Isn't that Stevie Wonders old car

Didn't think it would take long!

[Basil Brush]

I'd make sure someone who knows what they are doing has serviced it recently.

[robsco]

Basil Brush said:

I'd make sure someone who knows what they are doing has serviced it recently.

No comment... I use Track V Road, let's put it that way.

[Brummmie]

I love trade sale! if they sell to a private individual its not a trade sale and they are still legally bound. Whats it REALLY worth trade money?
The "trade" would probably bid £7-8k?

[gerradiuk]

Not connected in anyway ,but this seems like a very good deal?!

Similar sort of colour as he (like me) like's purple
& it sounds like a pretty much up together car.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3748715.htm

[Basil Brush]

robsco said:

Basil Brush said:

I'd make sure someone who knows what they are doing has serviced it recently.

No comment... I use Track V Road, let's put it that way.

Snap!

[Tacchino]

Basil Brush said:

Snap!

Often followed by "oh .. bugger"

[Gazzab]

gerradiuk said:

Not connected in anyway ,but this seems like a very good deal?!

Similar sort of colour as he (like me) like's purple
& it sounds like a pretty much up together car.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3748715.htm

Back in 98ish time I admired one in this colour - it was at henly heritage and had Silk Cut as a number plate (somehow).