griffith 400 or Sag?

[allegerita]

I am about to take a decision to either go for a Griffith 400 or a Sag, which are in the same ballpark price wise. What should I do? Is the FIA discussions that will eventually kill the 400, is it the fantastic Speed6, is it road handling of the old Griff, is it the looks of an orange Sag?

[crimbo]

It comes down to one thing. Do you want the roof down experiance or an aggressive coupe

[TheArb]

I've been an owner of both and they're not in the same ballpark anything-wise

[allegerita]

I am talking about a '66 Giff, which definitely has no roof down option. But is does have a 289 HiPo

[geordieexpat]

Only owned a Sagaris, first TVR I have had and not selling, may go for a 2nd TVR maybe Tuscan. Suppose its all about personal taste as Ive heard good stuff about the griff

Derrick

[GTRene]

oooh, I love those old cars...

--Griffith 200 is a very sweet shape (rear)
--Griffith 400 is a bit better to own and also sweet and the nice cortina's
--Tuscan V8 series (old cars) are also nice

--Griffith 400 a good one or high spec race is timeless.

A Sagaris is nice but...?

then again a Sagaris with a V8 conversion is ok

[crimbo]

OOOOOoooo I love them old one's, the shape is stunning, I never owned one though, spose it depends if you want a classic car or a future classic car

[TheArb]

my mistake, didn't realise you were referring to the old Griff. Coincidentally enough I was discussing them this week with a buddy of mine who used to race them in the Historics, here's his commentary:

"It was one of the most successful Group S Sportscars in Australia.
1999 to 2005: 53 Races

47 Outright Group S wins against all manner of Sportscars.
Porsche 2.7 Carrera's, Bizzarini 7 litre NASCAR engined Hot rods, Chev powered Iso Rivolta' & Corvettes - everything.
It weighed 900 Kg, and had 440 BHP Ford 289, so it was a weapon."

[GTRene]

mmm nice one that Griffith 200