New Years resolution to own an S series

[BL04NDO]

Have been a TVR owner on and off now for 20 years and despite test driving an S at David Hendry cars back in the 90's have never owned one. Currently have silver T350 which is a beautiful car and enjoy thoroughly but my New Years resolution (along with the usual lose weight, stop drinking, etc) is to get a burbling S series . Looking for standard S2, any colour and reasonable condition (not looking for mint). Any guidance, tips, recommendations would be greatfully received, thanks Paul

[phillpot]

BL04NDO said:

Looking for standard S2............. Any guidance, tips, recommendations would be greatfully received, thanks Paul

Here's one that needs a bit of tlc



Have you thought about an an S3, longer doors and much nicer dashboard

[BL04NDO]

Mike,

Thanks for coming back, have just emailed the owner.

Would love to go for S3 but budget limited,

Paul

[Barry S1]

I think you're find the S 1s have the best dash :-)

[phillpot]

that didn't take long to get a "bite"

[Longers]

BL04NDO said:

Would love to go for S3 but budget limited

Not usually a huge difference in price between 2 or 3. A good 2 will cost more than a poor 3.

I know of one which may be for sale so have emailed the owner. He'll contact you if there's a deal to be done

Cheers,
L'rs

[v8s4me]

Paul - Hayes isn't too far from me if you want someone to go along with you. I'm no expert though! Good luck with your search

[BL04NDO]

Ian, thanks for following up

Joe, I work at Stockley Park (next to Hayes) so if this car is still for sale I would definitely appreciate a helping hand (for the reference I am not technically savvy at all when it comes to cars just love TVR's)

[BL04NDO]

Ian, thanks for following up

Joe, I work at Stockley Park (next to Hayes) so if this car is still for sale I would definitely appreciate a helping hand (for the reference I am not technically savvy at all when it comes to cars just love TVR's)

[AutoAndy]

BL04NDO said:

Any guidance, tips, recommendations would be greatfully received, thanks Paul

Hi Paul...advice: DO IT!!! you will never regret it.

As with any TVR, outriggers are the main concern to look out for...plus if the indicators lenses are cracked, suck air through your teeth, tel the seller that they are impossible to get and knock a few hundred quid off...then buy some Kia Pride lenses for a tenner and fit them.

All V6 S's are similar in price, it really depends on condition. S1 and 2 have the swooping dash. S3 (and the rare S4 have longer doors for the taller gentleman). S1 have the 2.8 V6 where as the later ones have the 2.9...although there does not seem to be much difference in performance in everyday motoring.

Basically, just get one and drive it (any condition) and join one of the S gatherings or trips especially one of our annual Euro tours - THE BEST! - We even had a T350 on the 2014 tour..but he really wanted to be in an S convertible with the rest of us....: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHex6_Kf2vk

Good luck.. Andy

[v8s4me]

BL04NDO said:

.... I would definitely appreciate a helping hand ..

Just PM me as and when.

[glenrobbo]

BL04NDO said:

Have been a TVR owner on and off now for 20 years and currently my New Years resolution ( stop drinking, etc) Any guidance, tips, recommendations would be greatfully received, thanks Paul

I would advise you not to go there if you want to fit in with us when you get your S

HTH

[TVRees]

Hi,

I'm new here and I have just bought my first TVR - a 1989 S2.
There are not many S's out there at the moment, but maybe this small piece of info. (from 2014) will help you get a good feeling for the prices.
Sorry about the quality - but you can just about read it !
Tim

[Niiige]

Good luck with your hunt sir.

You won't regret it - they are hugely satisfying to drive and to own.

And the owners are the very nicest people who really make owning an S extraordinarily special.

Regardless of dashboard preference !

[vixen1700]

Niiige said:

You won't regret it

Agreed, mine puts a smile on my face whenever I get in it.

Just keep an eye on that fuel gauge, making sure it's not telling you porkies.

[TVRees]

Hi, For some info. on what to look out for, this may also be useful ..... from Which Classic Car Aug. 2006.

http://tvr-s-series.net/images/downloads/TVR-Test-Berichte/buy-a-tvr-s-series.pdf
I found this on the http://tvr-s-series.net/ internet page.

Good Luck with your search !
Tim

[themee]

Am liking the price guide in that article, £20.000 for an excellent V8S! Worth every penny

[XK140]

Your best way to get an S is for you to do a straight swap with me....your T350 for my S3.

[BL04NDO]

Xk140, you are welcome to drive the T350 anytime !!

Many thanks for all the messages, makes me want to purchase an S even more !!

[glenrobbo]

BL04NDO said:

Having test driven an S, my New Years resolution, apart from to lose weight, is to get a burbling S series. Any guidance, tips, recommendations would be greatfully received, thanks Paul

Hello again Paul,
AutoAndy is the best person to ask about losing weight, he's a little bit obsessed by shaving every possible ounce from his S.

But I reckon the ultimate in weight-saving was when somebody ( ) left their roof targa panels in a car park in Belgium when we all went to the Nurburgring for the day!

Now THAT'S what I call a proper weight-saving strategy