Early wedge 280i convertible
Discussion
wedgemaniac456 said:
Just been to see a 280i and the chassis no pre dates anything in the wedge bible.The car needs loads of work no engine,gearbox, front susp etc.Must be a lowline chassis.Says in book 1st 280i conv aug 80 but this pre dates it.Anybody shed any light on the very first 280i conv.
Hi What chassis number is it?
Below is the production chassis numbers from an early copy of "Sprint"
The first conv was either 43 or 98
Edited by Mr Tank on Sunday 12th January 17:12
wedgemaniac456 said:
Just reread that list am I right this is the 1st prod car/prototype ?.the chassis no is dh5043.
Hi I believe the records do say that DH5043 is the prototype conv, But since this info has been released I think there is a query about that!
I am at present looking into the real History of the early Tasmins as I have num 2.
Num 1 is also still about and reg but on SORN I believe.
One theroy is the first Tasmin FHC prototype or the Third prototype was remodeled and became the first conv prototype, if so they may have a deferent chassis number. But this is yet to be confirmed. as there whereabouts is unkown. The second prototype was destroyed at MIRA.
So yes buy it as it's certainly a early car!
Andy
wedgemaniac456 said:
Just reread that list am I right this is the 1st prod car/prototype ?.the chassis no is dh5043.
That is in effect "number 0" i.e. the prototype, well worth buying and preserving.Nice to know it is still in existence, I know that "number 1" is still going and I own another of the first 7 built, (by build date it's number 4, but by Chassis Number its Number 7) would love to find out how many others of the REALLY early wedges are still out there.
Might be another thing to try for BBWF 2014 or 2015 to get as many of the first 10 280i DH's along as possible.
Norman
wedgeinald said:
That is in effect "number 0" i.e. the prototype, well worth buying and preserving.
Nice to know it is still in existence, I know that "number 1" is still going and I own another of the first 7 built, (by build date it's number 4, but by Chassis Number its Number 7) would love to find out how many others of the REALLY early wedges are still out there.
Might be another thing to try for BBWF 2014 or 2015 to get as many of the first 10 280i DH's along as possible.
Norman
Hi NormanNice to know it is still in existence, I know that "number 1" is still going and I own another of the first 7 built, (by build date it's number 4, but by Chassis Number its Number 7) would love to find out how many others of the REALLY early wedges are still out there.
Might be another thing to try for BBWF 2014 or 2015 to get as many of the first 10 280i DH's along as possible.
Norman
Sorry that is incorrect, there were three prototypes FHC see my other post.
Andy
Mr Tank said:
wedgeinald said:
That is in effect "number 0" i.e. the prototype, well worth buying and preserving.
Nice to know it is still in existence, I know that "number 1" is still going and I own another of the first 7 built, (by build date it's number 4, but by Chassis Number its Number 7) would love to find out how many others of the REALLY early wedges are still out there.
Might be another thing to try for BBWF 2014 or 2015 to get as many of the first 10 280i DH's along as possible.
Norman
Hi NormanNice to know it is still in existence, I know that "number 1" is still going and I own another of the first 7 built, (by build date it's number 4, but by Chassis Number its Number 7) would love to find out how many others of the REALLY early wedges are still out there.
Might be another thing to try for BBWF 2014 or 2015 to get as many of the first 10 280i DH's along as possible.
Norman
Sorry that is incorrect, there were three prototypes FHC see my other post.
Andy
Whatever the case it has a special place in TVR History (it's pre the "first production" 280i DH?) and should be preserved if possible.
I'm sure we are all aware that the paperwork from that era is a bit "sketchy" to say the least, but it is an interesting era for TVR and one I would like to learn more about, and especially see more of the cars built near the end of 1980.
Mr Tank said:
Hi Norman
Yes I agree the car needs to be preserverd.
The car's built in 1980 are not the problem as they are listed it's the car's built in 1979 which are the interesting ones.
Andy
As far as I know there were no 280i DH's built prior to 1980....but maybe you know something I don't?Yes I agree the car needs to be preserverd.
The car's built in 1980 are not the problem as they are listed it's the car's built in 1979 which are the interesting ones.
Andy
It is the DH that I am mainly interested in.
Hi Norman
Cross purposes I was quotting the records for all the Tasmin's.
I am hopping to sort out the wereabouts/history of the two roadworthy prototypes which were originaly reg for the road on T plates. One was used for all the original publicity pics.
As I said it has been mentioned that one of these cars was then possible remodeled into the DH prototype, unfortunatly one off the persons who may remember this is no longer alive.
Andy
Cross purposes I was quotting the records for all the Tasmin's.
I am hopping to sort out the wereabouts/history of the two roadworthy prototypes which were originaly reg for the road on T plates. One was used for all the original publicity pics.
As I said it has been mentioned that one of these cars was then possible remodeled into the DH prototype, unfortunatly one off the persons who may remember this is no longer alive.
Andy
Tasmin200 said:
Get it bought. How much would a professional chassis repair cost? Probably not that much if you strip it down.
On another note is there any more pages of that register available Andy? I Just wondered if 5359 was on there?
Hi RoyOn another note is there any more pages of that register available Andy? I Just wondered if 5359 was on there?
I have another page, Sorry it doesn't go up to 5359.
Andy
Interesting history on the early tasmins.The 280 dh in question is literally chassis ,body,windsreen, back diff ,dash and suspension,Everything else is missing including whole front susp and hubs etc which are tvr specific .Still on orig reg but was in storage for years.Think it was reg june 80.There seems to be something cut off the chassis at the front,but being a lowline chassis/prototype,this could be nothing to worry about.But lots and lots to do to sort out.Andy still interested in front 400se indicator unit.Could you email me please a price and details of payment.Regards Sean.
wedgemaniac456 said:
Interesting history on the early tasmins.The 280 dh in question is literally chassis ,body,windsreen, back diff ,dash and suspension,Everything else is missing including whole front susp and hubs etc which are tvr specific .Still on orig reg but was in storage for years.Think it was reg june 80.There seems to be something cut off the chassis at the front,but being a lowline chassis/prototype,this could be nothing to worry about.But lots and lots to do to sort out.Andy still interested in front 400se indicator unit.Could you email me please a price and details of payment.Regards Sean.
Hi Sean
Sounds interesting, it does need to be restored!
Sorry I don't have your e-mail address and your profile doesn't let me e-mail you!
Andy
Mike Blake said:
Andy - FYI, I still have '98' DHC - SORN for the winter months but will be coming out to play again in the spring.
Mike
Mike
Hi Mike
Hi Mike
Hi Mike
Great to hear she will be back on the road later in the year.
I have an idea for a good photo shoot get the first production cars and prototypes together.
Your first production 280iDH my first production 350i and then see if I can find the first FHC etc, then get any pre-production cars together as well.
Andy
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