400se on EBay

[Yatesy350i]

Anyone know anything about this car?

I seem to remember this being up for sale earlier in the year. The seller had two cars at the time. Both in the pictures.

Tempted to go and have a look as I really would like a 400se and then one day maybe a 450.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tvr-400se-/291004396792

Cheers Karl

[mrzigazaga]

Very nice…Good price too…Ziga

[ElvisWedgely]

That looks like a really nice Wedge and a nice colour too, but I seem to remember someone went to have a look at it the last time it was up for sale during the summer months, when the guy had two Wedges up for sale and they said it looked a bit shabby.

Tony. TCB.

[Yatesy350i]

ElvisWedgely said:

That looks like a really nice Wedge and a nice colour too, but I seem to remember someone went to have a look at it the last time it was up for sale during the summer months, when the guy had two Wedges up for sale and they said it looked a bit shabby.

Tony. TCB.

Yep that's exactly what I thought Tony.

But it looks really good in the pics so I might have a look as its not far away and for me is just about the perfect colour combination ( Due to bright Yellow 400's being few and far between)

Saying that I did have a look at one last year that looked fantastic in the pics but was very disappointing in the flesh.

I'll give him a bell tomorrow.

[Number 7]

Absence of pinstripes and the non-standard decals suggest it's been repainted - not necessarily a bad thing if done properly, and there is a good explanation why (i.e. has it been in a prang?). If you discount the owner who had it for 20 years, it works out at 7 owners in the space of 4 years during its history, which does seem a lot. Interesting front speaker panels as well.

[Yatesy350i]

Just had a chat with the Guy

He has four at present a Giff, 2 400se's and a Classic. One has to go. Seemed a nice Guy so I'll have a look in the week.

Apparently the body work on the red one is very close to perfect but it's tatty inside and the chassis is solid but not pretty. Engine standard but good.

The black one has been re-mapped and is a bit of a flying machine with a good chassis but rough paint. Very good interior.

Worth a look and only 30 mins away.

[hallsie]

can you find out what classic he has and message me?

Thanks

Stu

[Number 7]

Yatesy350i said:

Just had a chat with the Guy

He has four at present a Giff, 2 400se's and a Classic. One has to go. Seemed a nice Guy so I'll have a look in the week.

Apparently the body work on the red one is very close to perfect but it's tatty inside and the chassis is solid but not pretty. Engine standard but good.

The black one has been re-mapped and is a bit of a flying machine with a good chassis but rough paint. Very good interior.

Worth a look and only 30 mins away.

As I'm sure you know, it's not easy to check the top and inner side front and rear of the outriggers, even with the car on stands and wheels off. They're all 23 odd years old now. Is he buying and selling for profit or just likes collecting 400s?

[Yatesy350i]

hallsie said:

can you find out what classic he has and message me?

Thanks

Stu

Will do Stu

I'm going over one night in the week. But I think when he said one has to go I think he was referring to the Wedges? But you never know.

[Bebee]

Check chassis for rot, chances are it needs welding, £4000 offer would make it a decent resto project

[maston]

This rings a bell too, I think Rockettvr had a look ???
I do know that either the car or the seller was a bit dodgy or something ????????

[Yatesy350i]

Number 7 said:

As I'm sure you know, it's not easy to check the top and inner side front and rear of the outriggers, even with the car on stands and wheels off. They're all 23 odd years old now. Is he buying and selling for profit or just likes collecting 400s?

Hard to tell but I think he's just a TVR nut like the rest of us. Looking forward to going over for a look. He gave me some advice regarding Griffs. As although I can't imagine being without a Wedge now I finally have one. One of my all time favourite cars is the Griff. But that will have to wait until the kids are grown up, paid for and educated :-)

From the brief chat we had. Sounds like he looks for cars he likes. Tries them and the keeps them or moves them on. Had around 14 TVRs over the years. Spent some time looking for his ultimate which is the Griff per cat 4.3 BV and now has one. Gagging for a look at that as well.

My garage is pretty stuffed and my bank account isn't. So it will have to be the right car for me to take the plunge. Prices seem keen for the 400's though.

[Yatesy350i]

maston said:

This rings a bell too, I think Rockettvr had a look ???
I do know that either the car or the seller was a bit dodgy or something ????????

I was sure I read a negative about these somewhere Ian. That's why I posted it as soon as I saw it/them or sale again. Would love some email advice if anyone has been. But failing that I'll take a look.

Cheers Kal

[StonetheCrows]

This is the same car that sold at East Anglia Car Auctions for £3097 last November, its been discussed on this forum at least once before. Do a search.

[GeneralDogsBody]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=128...

[Yatesy350i]

GeneralDogsBody said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=128...

Well spotted that man

I got so focused on the fact I'd seen it before. Never thought to look at my own posts what a €$#%.

Might not bother taking a look after all then.

Cheers Karl.

[Yatesy350i]

It has been advertised by the resent owners as well though as I remember seeing the two cars on the pics.

[GeneralDogsBody]

HPi shows clear on all counts and 10 owners.

[PHJayV8]

Surely must be worth a look at least? I would, even to gauge condition against others? (for newbies like me anyway lol)

[Number 7]

GeneralDogsBody said:

HPi shows clear on all counts and 10 owners.

So now it's 9 owners in the space of 4 years. Something wrong if s had so many over such a short period.