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Fickle1

Original Poster:

88 posts

131 months

Monday 27th January 2020
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Hi,

I'm on then look out for a TVR project car from 60's/70's for myself and have not been successful to date so thought I'd ask here among the knowledgable. Nirvana for me would be a Vixen bodied car, 2500M or possibly a 3000M. The condition of any available cars (medium restoration to basket case) isn't really an issue but one that is all there or as near as complete would be my preference. I have been looking at the obvious websites for availability already but can't see anything in the UK that hasn't been restored already. Any assistance or leads gratefully received.

Regards.

Ivor R

Moto

1,230 posts

252 months

Monday 27th January 2020
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Hello Ivor,

What's your budget?

Have you ruled out a 1600M as you don't list it as a possibility?

Is your preference a rolling resto or a big bang full resto from day 1?

Moto

GAjon

3,721 posts

212 months

Monday 27th January 2020
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You know, they didn’t make a lot of these in the first place and a lot are now what you’d call hobby cars, so they don’t appear very often anyway.

Have you considered a later S series?
Very similar to the early cars in there simplicity, they look pretty good and more importantly are available requiring rebuilds, just a thought.

Fickle1

Original Poster:

88 posts

131 months

Monday 27th January 2020
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Moto/GAjon,

Thanks for your thoughts and comments. I've had a few TVR's but my earliest memory of a TVR was an early Vixen back in '76 and it has stayed with me. I don't have any of the desire for an S or Wedge car that I do for those earlier chrome bumper cars (less so for later M's). There are some very nicely maintained/restored UK cars on PH etc that I could afford but don't need the premium of race preparation or FIA papers etc. This is more my desire to regenerate an early simple classic to my taste. I'm in no rush and will consider any viable projects out there; I missed the 2500M auctioned this week while away on hols.

This is an image as close to my distant memory is I've seen. Love it...



Edited by Fickle1 on Monday 27th January 22:28

Moto

1,230 posts

252 months

Monday 27th January 2020
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Ivor,

I think your photo is of a Griffith. Very very nice and probably in excess of £100,000 as is but still £50k+ if it was a basket case.

Is this what you're looking for or something with a lower price tag?

Moto

GTRene

16,369 posts

223 months

Monday 27th January 2020
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Moto said:
Ivor,

I think your photo is of a Griffith. Very very nice and probably in excess of £100,000 as is but still £50k+ if it was a basket case.

Is this what you're looking for or something with a lower price tag?

Moto
Its a Tuscan V8 SE, but close :-)






Fickle1

Original Poster:

88 posts

131 months

Monday 27th January 2020
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Yep, I knew that was a bit special and a tad beyond my expectations.

Cheers

I

Moto

1,230 posts

252 months

Tuesday 28th January 2020
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[quote=GTRene]

Its a Tuscan V8 SE, but close :-)

That's the trouble with these forums, there's too many people like me who don't know what we're talking about wink

At least I got the 'TVR' bit right.

Moto

anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 28th January 2020
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Fickle1 said:
Moto/GAjon,

Thanks for your thoughts and comments. I've had a few TVR's but my earliest memory of a TVR was an early Vixen back in '76 and it has stayed with me. I don't have any of the desire for an S or Wedge car that I do for those earlier chrome bumper cars (less so for later M's). There are some very nicely maintained/restored UK cars on PH etc that I could afford but don't need the premium of race preparation or FIA papers etc. This is more my desire to regenerate an early simple classic to my taste. I'm in no rush and will consider any viable projects out there; I missed the 2500M auctioned this week while away on hols.

This is an image as close to my distant memory is I've seen. Love it...



Edited by Fickle1 on Monday 27th January 22:28
Taken about 40 years ago at Donington Park. Marcos Kit Car Show.

Sagi Badger

588 posts

192 months

Tuesday 28th January 2020
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There was an 2500M at ACA on Saturday, sold undervalue in my opinion, needed paint and a few bits doing, dampers leaking, oil leaks from engine/box and diff but chassis looked OK. The NS front brake hose was trapped between the coils of the spring so a good bump could prove interesting at the next corner but all in all it was a goer, I am looking for something better as I have a project already and need a running car.



Fickle1

Original Poster:

88 posts

131 months

Tuesday 28th January 2020
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Yep saw that 2500M but was away on hols last week so couldn’t view it, went for £9600.

GTRene

16,369 posts

223 months

Tuesday 28th January 2020
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GTRene said:
Its a Tuscan V8 SE, but close :-)
Moto said:
That's the trouble with these forums, there's too many people like me who don't know what we're talking about wink

At least I got the 'TVR' bit right.

Moto
It was because of that famous number plate and its old owner (had to look that up again, Martin Lilley), Otherwise it looks almost the same as a Griffith 400 or UK TVR Griffith 200 wobble

alphaone

1,019 posts

172 months

Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Ive a Vixen S3 1972 in bits I might be convinced to let go for the right money pm if interested

Fickle1

Original Poster:

88 posts

131 months

Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Emailed

Edited by Fickle1 on Wednesday 5th February 16:59

alphaone

1,019 posts

172 months

Thursday 6th February 2020
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Sorry noticed that my email addresss on here is an old virgin net one that hasnt been active in a few years, have sent a message to admin to get it changed, will let you know when its done so you can email again

Fickle1

Original Poster:

88 posts

131 months

Thursday 6th February 2020
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Thanks,

Was just asking for more detail and your thoughts on value? My email should be available to you.

Regards

Ivor R

Andrew Gray

4,969 posts

148 months

alphaone

1,019 posts

172 months

Friday 7th February 2020
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"This beautiful classic is available for £25,000 in its current state or available for £90,000 fully restored by ourselves at Bridge Classic Cars"

65K to restore it???

Fickle1

Original Poster:

88 posts

131 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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I especially like idea of the chassis being “drilled for weight reduction”.

Dollyman1850

6,316 posts

249 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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alphaone said:
"This beautiful classic is available for £25,000 in its current state or available for £90,000 fully restored by ourselves at Bridge Classic Cars"

65K to restore it???
How long does it take for you to restore a car smile
How much are the parts which will need to be bought to restore a basket case..

Once you add those 2 figures up you may surprise yourself...

Cars can be restored over time by any enthusiast but you cannot fudge the time taken in man hours... you get a bit quicker the more you do but old Father Time still ticks over and time needs to be paid for. There are a few others who maybe have lower overheads and hourly rates but Bonded cars are a complex little beast to restore properly. smile
N.



Edited by Dollyman1850 on Saturday 8th February 18:56


Edited by Dollyman1850 on Saturday 8th February 18:59