S series car(s) seen advertised.

[88S1]

Bercilac said:

Chassis looks a bit rough and as for the fake roll hoop - but what's interesting here is the bonnet has faired in fog lamps which I didn't think were right for the S1.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-S1-Classic-Car-Barn...

That can’t be the original bonnet judging by the gap to the door if fogs where even an option on the S1 like you say. Be a shame to lose an early S1 to TVR heaven, but definitely a project to get back on the road or track even.

[LLantrisant]

Bercilac said:

And another refurbished chassis and upgrades: https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1248213

Good price for a car that appears to have been done spot on.

yep...all the other listed above could use this car as an example in terms of price and quality.

this said: if you want a TVR (no matter what model it is), you may also get a chimaera (obviously not in that condition...but in a decent condition as well...) or a perfect V8-Wedge for that price. And with both, you are definately into the V8-League.

thats the general Stigma of the S-Series...most are V6....

[frontfloater]

" thats the general Stigma of the S-Series...most are V6.... "

Not a stigma at all ! Much nicer clutch and gearchange, and they don't have that big silly hump in the bonnet which was completely pointless on all but a couple of supercharged Italian cars.

(Sits back and waits for flak ... ¦:¬)

[v8s4me]

frontfloater said:

......Not a stigma at all ! Much nicer clutch and gearchange, and they don't have that big silly hump in the bonnet which was completely pointless on all but a couple of supercharged Italian cars........

But sadly they will never sound like a V8

[TVRees]

...... but still 2 more better than a V4.

[88S1]

v8s4me said:

But sadly they will never sound like a V8

Sounds good to me.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IZFHFVzmhTs

[LLantrisant]

even the V6 is fitted in a TVR (Wedge, S etc) with a different exhaust etc, it still sounds as a ford cortina / granada is comming around the corner...thats the stigma.

.. V8 is V8...in any car....

[frontfloater]

" Sounds good to me "

That's similar to mine ; stainless manifolds & downpipes by RT Racing, stainless freeflow exhaust by the old factory.

And anyone who thinks a V6 sounds like a Cortina clearly needs their ears syringing ...

Edited by frontfloater on Saturday 1st August 17:05

[phillpot]

frontfloater said:

And anyone who thinks a V6 sounds like a Cortina clearly needs their ears syringing ...

He's Welsh, you have to make allowances

[eddietiv1]

I've owned many incarnations of tvrs including s2 and v8s and for me that 2.9 cologne engine is a brilliant sounding thing and will keep a 400 v8 honest all day long having driven a few back to back, I still check the classifieds for the v6 s as it's probably my favourite for value for money.

[v8s4me]

Some 'S's are born V8, others aspire to V8 ness

[pequod]

eddietiv1 said:

I've owned many incarnations of tvrs including s2 and v8s and for me that 2.9 cologne engine is a brilliant sounding thing and will keep a 400 v8 honest all day long having driven a few back to back, I still check the classifieds for the v6 s as it's probably my favourite for value for money.

Are you looking for one at the mo?

I know of a very nice, late, S3c that could be available soon.

PM me if interested.

[eddietiv1]

pequod said:

Are you looking for one at the mo?

I know of a very nice, late, S3c that could be available soon.

PM me if interested.

Evening mate, I've tried replying but not accepting.

[pequod]

eddietiv1 said:

Evening mate, I've tried replying but not accepting.

Sent you a pm.

[Bercilac]

Nice project here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-S2-convertible-2-9l...gAAAOSw4ABfIeEX

[88S1]

Bercilac said:

Nice project here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-S2-convertible-2-9l...gAAAOSw4ABfIeEX

You no fancy doing another???

[Bercilac]

Couldn't afford the divorce settlement.

[TVRees]

Bercilac said:

Nice project here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-S2-convertible-2-9l... ...

Maybe the one made just before mine - I bought G548 NGP a few years ago.
Also a project at the mo', I got a little bit further than this one and really really plan to finish it soon !

[magpies]

LLantrisant said:

even the V6 is fitted in a TVR (Wedge, S etc) with a different exhaust etc, it still sounds as a ford cortina / granada is comming around the corner...thats the stigma.

.. V8 is V8...in any car....

My V6 sounds great in the 2-3.5k rev range, but sounds awesome in the 5 to 7k range.

[frontfloater]

1 hour left to get your bids in ... currently @ £2050.