Remember that Griffith which fell off the car transporter...

[TimJM]

It was not a total loss - managed to salvage a part:



Tim.

[MPoxon]

Quality plate

Such a shame about the rest of the car tho

[TimJM]

MPoxon said:

Quality plate

Such a shame about the rest of the car tho

Yes, my feelings exactly. It was kind of ironic how the initial confusion over the cat d (or was it c) status on the car was a mistake that the insurance company had to resolve for the vendor only for this to then happen.

Such a silly mistake.

Tim.

[Stev8s]

Still regret the day I sold her I wish I kept hold of her who could have envisaged what would happen was thinking of buying the plate myself but not being back in a TVR for a year or so until I get house finished I didn,t pursue it,
I assume it,s going back on another Griff.
Still painful seeing memories but I am always trawling PH classified for a new toy hopefully soon could we have pic back on a car

[TimJM]

Stev8s said:

Still regret the day I sold her I wish I kept hold of her who could have envisaged what would happen was thinking of buying the plate myself but not being back in a TVR for a year or so until I get house finished I didn,t pursue it,
I assume it,s going back on another Griff.
Still painful seeing memories but I am always trawling PH classified for a new toy hopefully soon could we have pic back on a car

Yes, back on a blue 98 Griffith 500 with magnolia interior - not too different from the car it came off although a darker blue maybe.

I will be posting picks once it is on. Hopefully we will have some nice weather on Saturday and I can sort out the plates and try out my other wheels.

Tim.

[Stev8s]

Thought I would show her the right way up and in better shape how I miss those days

[MPoxon]

Stev8s said:

Thought I would show her the right way up and in better shape how I miss those days

Stunning.... That blue looks great with the dark blue hood.

[TimJM]

Hopefully I will be able to post a similar pic soon.

Ordered some plates - just need to get down to the local DVLA office.

Tim.

[TimJM]

Well, it only took me three months but finally:




And a couple more...





After the last trip to Sportmotive for various upgrades/niggles/handling sorting I think I am now as near to perfection as a Griffith has been. Well, maybe just a few more shiny bits from ACT and a quick front end respray for a couple of stone chips...the list goes on...

[7 TVR]

Better late than never!

[TimJM]

7 TVR said:

Better late than never!

I know - it would have been quicker to post it all rather than trying to find a few hours free in the working week. I don't know why the DVLA office can't open late or even a sat morning. Seems silly offering a public service while the public are at work and can't use it.

[pjac67]

Nice one Tim, looks great on your car - I phoned the guys at Parvo the day of the 'transporter' incident and asked to buy the plate and they took my number and never called - should have been more persistent.. would love to know how much you paid if you wish to PM me...
Regarsd, Paul.

[Stev8s]

Nice to see it back on a car still brings back memoriesHopefully back in the fold next year

[TimJM]

pjac67 said:

Nice one Tim, looks great on your car - I phoned the guys at Parvo the day of the 'transporter' incident and asked to buy the plate and they took my number and never called - should have been more persistent..

Thanks - I was lucky with my timing, I assumed this plate would go back to the owner (I'm not sure who Parvo are) so kept an eye on the breakers adds. Sure enough, a few weeks after the incident it appeared on ebay as a breaker add from the owner and I approached them that way. They already had the plate on retention and a deal was done.

pjac67 said:

would love to know how much you paid if you wish to PM me...

Tell you what - if you PM me how much you think I paid (or how much you would have been willing to pay) I will replay with the actual amount. This way I will know if I had a good deal or not.