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the rear lights look woeful 
V8 GRF said:
Sorry but that's just a joke, especially as I'm told on good authority by several ex-TVR sources that there are another 3 'last Griffith SEs' around the world.
Perhaps priced `not` to sell?Have heard this rumour before David, wondered in the internet era people have not cried foul I have the last one!
chris52 said:
Wow that is a lot hope it achieves as it will set a president for values in the future. In my opinion Griffs are too cheap at the moment when you consider what you get for the money and yes they are all a piece of British history.
Chris
the only "precedent" its likely to set is IF it sells it will simply help price out enthusiasts who buy a car to enjoy it and bring in collectors who stick them in a climate controlled room and never use their cars.Chris
is that really what everyone wants ?
as for "piece of history" - hmmmmm not quite sure what you mean
a SEAC, thats a piece of history - a regular production griffith (even a run out version) thats just a good car.
Edited by BountyHunter on Sunday 3rd March 17:06
V8 GRF said:
si easter said:
Got up early this morning checked Griffs for sale Fernies last SE 70k must have been a dream ?
Sorry but that's just a joke, especially as I'm told on good authority by several ex-TVR sources that there are another 3 'last Griffith SEs' around the world.BountyHunter said:
the only "precedent" its likely to set is IF it sells it will simply help price out enthusiasts who buy a car to enjoy it and bring in collectors who stick them in a climate controlled room and never use their cars.
is that really what everyone wants ?
as for "piece of history" - hmmmmm not quite sure what you mean
a SEAC, thats a piece of history - a regular production griffith (even a run out version) thats just a good car.
Shame your not as enthusiastic about the cars as you are with spelling errors. Increased values will only guarantee the survival of the cars for future generations. Why a part of history hmm I guess if you don't know then whatever I would have to say would go on deaf ears.is that really what everyone wants ?
as for "piece of history" - hmmmmm not quite sure what you mean
a SEAC, thats a piece of history - a regular production griffith (even a run out version) thats just a good car.
Edited by BountyHunter on Sunday 3rd March 17:06
Chris
macdeb said:
V8 GRF said:
si easter said:
Got up early this morning checked Griffs for sale Fernies last SE 70k must have been a dream ?
Sorry but that's just a joke, especially as I'm told on good authority by several ex-TVR sources that there are another 3 'last Griffith SEs' around the world.chris52 said:
Shame your not as enthusiastic about the cars as you are with spelling errors. Increased values will only guarantee the survival of the cars for future generations. Why a part of history hmm I guess if you don't know then whatever I would have to say would go on deaf ears.
Chris
a spelling error I can accept - but you used totally the wrong word.Chris
increased value will do nothing but price out the enthusiasts from the market.
as for the history thing, well your post pretty much says "i cant answer the question"
a historic car is something special - in the TVR world that means a prototype, motorshow car, or something very very rare like a SEAC.
a "vanilla" production model (however interesting/beautiful/clever/stunning the design) doesnt fit the criteria imo.
take the e type jag.
its unarguably an important and groundbreaking design, but once it became mass produced the only "historic models" were the original Geneva cars, the lightweights and anything with genuine racing provenance. the rest of them whilst interesting, desirable, beautiful etc etc are not historically significant
BountyHunter said:
a spelling error I can accept - but you used totally the wrong word.
increased value will do nothing but price out the enthusiasts from the market.
as for the history thing, well your post pretty much says "i cant answer the question"
a historic car is something special - in the TVR world that means a prototype, motorshow car, or something very very rare like a SEAC.
a "vanilla" production model (however interesting/beautiful/clever/stunning the design) doesnt fit the criteria imo.
take the e type jag.
its unarguably an important and groundbreaking design, but once it became mass produced the only "historic models" were the original Geneva cars, the lightweights and anything with genuine racing provenance. the rest of them whilst interesting, desirable, beautiful etc etc are not historically significant
Get a grip all I said was that I agreed with an earlier comment that a TVR was a piece of British history and it is, why? Well it was made in Britain that makes it British Yes? And it happened in the past so that makes it piece history Yes? So a TVR is a piece of British history. increased value will do nothing but price out the enthusiasts from the market.
as for the history thing, well your post pretty much says "i cant answer the question"
a historic car is something special - in the TVR world that means a prototype, motorshow car, or something very very rare like a SEAC.
a "vanilla" production model (however interesting/beautiful/clever/stunning the design) doesnt fit the criteria imo.
take the e type jag.
its unarguably an important and groundbreaking design, but once it became mass produced the only "historic models" were the original Geneva cars, the lightweights and anything with genuine racing provenance. the rest of them whilst interesting, desirable, beautiful etc etc are not historically significant
I didn’t say that a Griffith was an "historic" car that was more or less important than any other. And as for the wrong word please except my sincere apologies I will try harder next time honest sir.
Chris
Digger said:
What?! No inclusive 3 year warranty? 
I'm going to ignore the naysayers and blindly predict that these SE's will start edging towards six figure values. At least, I hope so . . .
Sorry but you have more chance of getting a wI'm going to ignore the naysayers and blindly predict that these SE's will start edging towards six figure values. At least, I hope so . . .
k of the pope, how can a old griff be worth more than a modern saggy, fern hurst and taking the piss on this one, and I have to say I am a big fennies fan, BUT not on this one......will it sell? Who knows, and up to a point, who cares?
If it goes at anywhere near that price it'll end up in a collection/museum so we'll never get to see it being used in anger
Great strategy for the seller though - bet their website traffic has shot up since they put a pricetag on this one! My local VW dealer did something similar when the new Golf Gti came out. He got a concours condition Mk1 1.6 gti in the showroom and the response was amazing. Lots of people through the door = more sales.
If it goes at anywhere near that price it'll end up in a collection/museum so we'll never get to see it being used in anger
Great strategy for the seller though - bet their website traffic has shot up since they put a pricetag on this one! My local VW dealer did something similar when the new Golf Gti came out. He got a concours condition Mk1 1.6 gti in the showroom and the response was amazing. Lots of people through the door = more sales.
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