How many series 1 280i FHC were made.

[Green Meanie]

My first TVR was a 1980 280i FHC, just wanted to know how many were produced. Thanks

[FHCNICK]

I think it was 113, I had chassis number 51 which was registered in 1981 for a good few years.

[Wedgeone]

Most books quote 118 Series ones being made between 1979 and 1981. I own chassis number 1 and am trying to find out about as many that are left as possible. I have details of about 70 cars of which about 20 are still around. I think quite a few were raced in the Tasmin challenge. If anyone has one or had one please post on here a few details, chassis and reg number please. Be interesting to know how many survivors there are.

[MADNESS]

I have two of them and know of a 3rd local to me.

One of mine is the ex Peter Wheeler car, was blur but is red now.

[Green Meanie]

Thanks guys.
Thinking of purchasing one, what sort of price range are they for a good example.

[MADNESS]

Green Meanie said:

Thanks guys.
Thinking of purchasing one, what sort of price range are they for a good example.

Try finding a good one is the challenge.

Most seem to be rebuild state, however a red one is available at the moment which looks OK at £7.5k, think that's the only one at the moment.

Ask me about my white one in a month or two, I may sell that on.

[IainG]

I had this one which I think was number 7. Last seen about 10 years ago. Reg is on another vehicle now.
It was NNS 350V when I owned it. Let me know if it is still around.

Edited by IainG on Saturday 10th July 17:32

Edited by IainG on Saturday 10th July 17:41

[lyallp]

I have a S1 wedge FHC , currently on reg no JBA 48V, chassis number is FH5024 FI

[Green Meanie]

Hi All
Do some series 1 have smooth bumpers instead of the ribbed ones, also seen one with no bonnet vents at all . Is this correct or has it had a bonnet replacement, I want to get an original as possible one.
Thanks.

[FHCNICK]

Not that I am aware of. As per the pictures above the distinguishing features of an unmolested series 1 are the ribbed bumpers, vented bonnet, twin exposed chrome fuel filler caps, the dish style 14" wheels, a 4 speed gearbox if manual and the holes in the rear valance with the exhausts coming out of 2 of them and the rest should have mesh coverings.

I might be wrong and I seem to remember some talk of series 1.5 back in the day which may have the features you describe.

Hope you can source a good one, they are great cars.

All the best Nick