J524 MHG Griffith Press car restoration
Discussion
Those with grey hair might remember either me/the car or both! J524 was one of the press & development cars and later Neil Andersons car which he sprinted successfully in the mid 90s. It was fully rebuilt onto a new chassis back in 2003 and drives extremely well, with a 4.5BV engine and uprated brakes, suspension etc but now the paint needs refreshing so the question is...what colour? Of course I could keep it 100% original (and I certainly intend to leave the interior 'as was' when it was a factory car complete with prototype instruments) but frankly I think the paint work would benefit from something a shade lighter, gunmetal perhaps, and would work better with the interior and charcoal spiders. Any suggestions, comments and views much appreciated as I'm well aware this is a piece of TVR history. The picture is from today's visit to Surface & Design where they are prepping it - so it's in the best hands possible. Thanks Steve.
Thank you for your comments, much appreciated.
Yes, it is a great colour. Perhaps I'm just bored of it, and I guess when you spend a chunk of cash repainting then it's nice to get a 'new' car back.
The gunmetal silver I'm considering is still quite dark, not a bright silver, and I think will look equally stunning. I suppose as you say a future owner could change it back easily enough.
I've not made a final decision so all views greatly appreciated.
Yes, it is a great colour. Perhaps I'm just bored of it, and I guess when you spend a chunk of cash repainting then it's nice to get a 'new' car back.
The gunmetal silver I'm considering is still quite dark, not a bright silver, and I think will look equally stunning. I suppose as you say a future owner could change it back easily enough.
I've not made a final decision so all views greatly appreciated.
You're right Geeman, the car became a test bed for all sorts of developments and the new chassis became a necessity as the old one was shot after years of press duty and neglect. Essentially the car is now as it was when Neil had it, and I'm also restoring the suspension settings he used which he supplied me some years ago.
The top gear episode featuring the car is still on YouTube for anyone interested. Search TVR Griffith 1992 top gear.
The top gear episode featuring the car is still on YouTube for anyone interested. Search TVR Griffith 1992 top gear.
All good points. I believe that particular colour was used for Eleanor (mustang in gone in 60 secs) and what appeals is the hint of bronze so it's not a straight silver in that sense.
Here it is :
https://goo.gl/images/rDv1w1
Here it is :
https://goo.gl/images/rDv1w1
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