last 100 spec...
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'Anyone know if they all had the round lens rear lights, Corrado mirrors, Cerbera style seats and larger (Tamora?) headlamps?'
The rear lights have round lenses but unlike some aftermarket conversions there's also a squarish line round them in similar shape to the original cluster, (which IMO make them look like someone's just masked off the older version and left four circles!)
The wing mirrors are different (ie not Citroen) but I didn't know they were Corrado. As well as the seats and larger headlights, 'SE's also have an ally dash as standard, Tuscan-style brass air-vents, window switches in the centre of the panel, and larger clear front indicator lenses. The rear badge also says 'Special Edition', I think.
However, there are certainly exceptions, whether by TVR or the owners - I know an SE with walnut dash, for example.
Only 100 SEs were made - I think at least two are still for sale new - and they are numbered 1-100, so provenance should be easy to prove.
>> Edited by simpo one on Wednesday 28th August 19:50
The rear lights have round lenses but unlike some aftermarket conversions there's also a squarish line round them in similar shape to the original cluster, (which IMO make them look like someone's just masked off the older version and left four circles!)
The wing mirrors are different (ie not Citroen) but I didn't know they were Corrado. As well as the seats and larger headlights, 'SE's also have an ally dash as standard, Tuscan-style brass air-vents, window switches in the centre of the panel, and larger clear front indicator lenses. The rear badge also says 'Special Edition', I think.
However, there are certainly exceptions, whether by TVR or the owners - I know an SE with walnut dash, for example.
Only 100 SEs were made - I think at least two are still for sale new - and they are numbered 1-100, so provenance should be easy to prove.
>> Edited by simpo one on Wednesday 28th August 19:50
quote:and at least one has passed away to make it even easier - or did 41a ever come to pass?
and they are numbered 1-100, so provenance should be easy to prove.
The latter of the "last 100" Griffs seem to have 16" front wheels , the earlier ones have the usual 15", anyone know when this change over occured ?
'the rear #-plate is angled in'
Sorry, I forgot that bit. Must be new regs, ie regs that say anything pretty on a car has to be made less attractive, therefore get less use and save the planet...
I guess that the change to 16" wheels all round came with the SE, but stand to be corrected.
Sorry, I forgot that bit. Must be new regs, ie regs that say anything pretty on a car has to be made less attractive, therefore get less use and save the planet...
I guess that the change to 16" wheels all round came with the SE, but stand to be corrected.
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The rear lights have round lenses but unlike some aftermarket conversions there's also a squarish line round them in similar shape to the original cluster, (which IMO make them look like someone's just masked off the older version and left four circles!)
A friend who bought one had these lines blended in and it improves the look immensely
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A thought on the rear no plate was did they have to change mould to the export version to finish the run off. I,ve got no 16 which came with 16" wheels but did not have the special edition badge to start with. That turned up at the dealers some weeks later
I've got No.11,and it dosn't have a SE badge.It got 16" wheels fitted.
Steve
>> Edited by sb930turbo on Tuesday 24th September 13:51
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I have No 77, which has 16" all round & walnut dash.
Besides the other stuff mentioned, they also have a numbered plaque in the glovebox and on mine, the rear #-plate is angled in (and consequently externally lit) which spoils the rear lines of the car.
I didn't know about the numbered plaque in the glovebox,just found mine!
Steve
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Anyone know if they all had the round lens rear lights, Corrado mirrors, Cerbera style seats and larger (Tamora?) headlamps? Just asking 'cos the sales peeps I speak to haven't a clue...never knew buying a car could be so bloody frustrating
Corrado wing mirrors, are they the same as the Tamora ones and will they fit straight on a 96 Griffith as wouldnt mind changing them from the citreon ones.
Simon
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