FHC 200 on ebay
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I dont know the car, but it looks good
one thing springs to mind
Then this
Description (revised) Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.
Item Specifics - Cars & Other Vehicles
Manufacturer:
TVR
Condition:
Used
Model:
TASMIN 200s FHC
Number of Previous Owners:
--
Type:
Coupe
Number of Seats:
2
Number of Doors:
2
Engine Size:
2,000 cc
Mileage:
--
Independent Vehicle Inspection:
--
Model Year:
1983
MOT Expiry Date (MM/YYYY):
--
Date of 1st Registration:
18 Apr 1983
Right-hand drive/Left-hand drive:
Right-hand drive
Colour:
White
V5 Registration Document:
Present
Metallic Paint:
--
Previously Registered Overseas:
--
Transmission:
Manual
In-Car Entertainment Options:
AM/FM Stereo, CD Player
Safety Features:
--
Interior/Comfort Options:
Power Windows
Fuel:
Petrol
Exterior Options:
Alloy Wheels, Tuning
Particulate Filter:
--
Road Tax (MM/YYYY):
--
Service History Available:
--
Manufacturer's Warranty Expiry Date:
--
Seller's Warranty Expiry Date:
--
Power:
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TVR TASMIN 200s "FHC" Fixed Head Coupe.
Comes with 12 Old MOT's, some history & bills inc TVR delivery note.
Fully Comprehensive Insurance only £180 per year
This is a 200 Tasmin, which is shorter than the standard Tasmin cars.
Full spaceframe chassis (1.5-inch diameter, 14 gauge steel tube) with all indendant coil-spring suspension
This car was part of a limited run, and only 16 were ever made. Making this an exceptionally rare car.
This car is a standard 200s FHC, the details are below.
The chassis and running gear are in excellent order. The body is in very straight and original.
The car has been shown at various TVR events all over the country and pictures of it have
been in the owners club magazine.
ENGINE :
Ford Pinto 2Ltr with 170bhp @ the wheels. ( Car weighing only 971kg ).
Weber carburettor on ali inlet manifold, with a K & N performance induction kit.
Tuneable ECOTEK induction valve.
Gas flowed and ported head with racing inlet valves.
Race spec BURTON blf 40/41 camshaft and big valves, fitted with competition valve springs.
Forged high compression pistons & balanced steel con rods.
Steel crank.
Ali high capacity sump and oil cooler, with high volume oil pump & braided hoses.
5 speed gearbox. ( Rare ).
Stainless steel exhaust with 4 branch manifold and polished tail pipe.
Id hardly call that standard considering the standard 200 Tasmin produced about 97bhp
Id say go have a look, its a rare beast and most of them have been smashed to bits now! From what Ive heard, you will have a hoot as the handling is reputed to be crisp and a right laugh
one thing springs to mind
Ebay said:
This car is a standard 200s FHC
Then this
Ebay said:
Description (revised) Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.
Item Specifics - Cars & Other Vehicles
Manufacturer:
TVR
Condition:
Used
Model:
TASMIN 200s FHC
Number of Previous Owners:
--
Type:
Coupe
Number of Seats:
2
Number of Doors:
2
Engine Size:
2,000 cc
Mileage:
--
Independent Vehicle Inspection:
--
Model Year:
1983
MOT Expiry Date (MM/YYYY):
--
Date of 1st Registration:
18 Apr 1983
Right-hand drive/Left-hand drive:
Right-hand drive
Colour:
White
V5 Registration Document:
Present
Metallic Paint:
--
Previously Registered Overseas:
--
Transmission:
Manual
In-Car Entertainment Options:
AM/FM Stereo, CD Player
Safety Features:
--
Interior/Comfort Options:
Power Windows
Fuel:
Petrol
Exterior Options:
Alloy Wheels, Tuning
Particulate Filter:
--
Road Tax (MM/YYYY):
--
Service History Available:
--
Manufacturer's Warranty Expiry Date:
--
Seller's Warranty Expiry Date:
--
Power:
--
TVR TASMIN 200s "FHC" Fixed Head Coupe.
Comes with 12 Old MOT's, some history & bills inc TVR delivery note.
Fully Comprehensive Insurance only £180 per year
This is a 200 Tasmin, which is shorter than the standard Tasmin cars.
Full spaceframe chassis (1.5-inch diameter, 14 gauge steel tube) with all indendant coil-spring suspension
This car was part of a limited run, and only 16 were ever made. Making this an exceptionally rare car.
This car is a standard 200s FHC, the details are below.
The chassis and running gear are in excellent order. The body is in very straight and original.
The car has been shown at various TVR events all over the country and pictures of it have
been in the owners club magazine.
ENGINE :
Ford Pinto 2Ltr with 170bhp @ the wheels. ( Car weighing only 971kg ).
Weber carburettor on ali inlet manifold, with a K & N performance induction kit.
Tuneable ECOTEK induction valve.
Gas flowed and ported head with racing inlet valves.
Race spec BURTON blf 40/41 camshaft and big valves, fitted with competition valve springs.
Forged high compression pistons & balanced steel con rods.
Steel crank.
Ali high capacity sump and oil cooler, with high volume oil pump & braided hoses.
5 speed gearbox. ( Rare ).
Stainless steel exhaust with 4 branch manifold and polished tail pipe.
Id hardly call that standard considering the standard 200 Tasmin produced about 97bhp
Id say go have a look, its a rare beast and most of them have been smashed to bits now! From what Ive heard, you will have a hoot as the handling is reputed to be crisp and a right laugh
wedg1e said:
971 Kg??!! Yeah right. More like 1100.
The Cosworth-engined 200 is probably Steve Evans. Imagine if TVR had done that 20 years ago, things could have been a lot different...
The Cosworth-engined 200 is probably Steve Evans. Imagine if TVR had done that 20 years ago, things could have been a lot different...
Yeah I think thats the guy...the installation is absolutely fantastic....better than original!!
If the one on Ebay is 971kgs he must have stripped it somewhat
130kg weightloss is some achievment in an already lightweight car
I think the Pinto pushes out about 105BHP as standard and I suspect as Ian says the car weighs around 1100KG unless it's been lightened in some way. 200BHP from a normally aspirated 2.0L does seem high but not impossible. I think I'd want to drive it first though as it may have nothing below 3-4000K and be difficult at tickover. That's one of the reasons I went for the Cosworth Turbo. I'd done a couple of power hikes on the standard engine but to be honest I wasn't very impressed. It seems to me that you are just playing around with the power to the detriment of the every day driveability. With the turbo you get a very drivable car with the power if you want it.
The Pinto bottom end is a great design and 500BHP from a 2.0L is not uncommon. Getting the power is easy it's keeping the thing together that costs the money.
IMHO the car looks good, there are a few things that are not standard, but improve the car (like the 5 speed Gearbox). If you wanted the car as standard I don't think it would be too difficult to put it back and you could probably sell the non-standard bits on for more money.
I'm tempted myself at the sort of money it's currently fetching but I think her indoors may be carving more than the Sunday Roast if I embark on another project before I get the house sorted out. Would make a great everyday car.
The Pinto bottom end is a great design and 500BHP from a 2.0L is not uncommon. Getting the power is easy it's keeping the thing together that costs the money.
IMHO the car looks good, there are a few things that are not standard, but improve the car (like the 5 speed Gearbox). If you wanted the car as standard I don't think it would be too difficult to put it back and you could probably sell the non-standard bits on for more money.
I'm tempted myself at the sort of money it's currently fetching but I think her indoors may be carving more than the Sunday Roast if I embark on another project before I get the house sorted out. Would make a great everyday car.
SEvans said:
I think the Pinto pushes out about 105BHP as standard and I suspect as Ian says the car weighs around 1100KG unless it's been lightened in some way. 200BHP from a normally aspirated 2.0L does seem high but not impossible. I think I'd want to drive it first though as it may have nothing below 3-4000K and be difficult at tickover. That's one of the reasons I went for the Cosworth Turbo. I'd done a couple of power hikes on the standard engine but to be honest I wasn't very impressed. It seems to me that you are just playing around with the power to the detriment of the every day driveability. With the turbo you get a very drivable car with the power if you want it.
The Pinto bottom end is a great design and 500BHP from a 2.0L is not uncommon. Getting the power is easy it's keeping the thing together that costs the money.
IMHO the car looks good, there are a few things that are not standard, but improve the car (like the 5 speed Gearbox). If you wanted the car as standard I don't think it would be too difficult to put it back and you could probably sell the non-standard bits on for more money.
I'm tempted myself at the sort of money it's currently fetching but I think her indoors may be carving more than the Sunday Roast if I embark on another project before I get the house sorted out. Would make a great everyday car.
The Pinto bottom end is a great design and 500BHP from a 2.0L is not uncommon. Getting the power is easy it's keeping the thing together that costs the money.
IMHO the car looks good, there are a few things that are not standard, but improve the car (like the 5 speed Gearbox). If you wanted the car as standard I don't think it would be too difficult to put it back and you could probably sell the non-standard bits on for more money.
I'm tempted myself at the sort of money it's currently fetching but I think her indoors may be carving more than the Sunday Roast if I embark on another project before I get the house sorted out. Would make a great everyday car.
Howdo Steve, I didnt get to chat with you at the West yorkshire meet when you popped in to pay us a visit, but I had a good look at the Tasminion Devil
Excellent work
[quote=jagdpanther
Howdo Steve, I didnt get to chat with you at the West yorkshire meet when you popped in to pay us a visit, but I had a good look at the Tasminion Devil
Excellent work
[/quote]
Scott, thanks for the comments. Say hello next time, it's good to put a face to the names on Pistonheads. Cheers Steve.
Howdo Steve, I didnt get to chat with you at the West yorkshire meet when you popped in to pay us a visit, but I had a good look at the Tasminion Devil
Excellent work
[/quote]
Scott, thanks for the comments. Say hello next time, it's good to put a face to the names on Pistonheads. Cheers Steve.
SEvans said:
[quote=jagdpanther
Howdo Steve, I didnt get to chat with you at the West yorkshire meet when you popped in to pay us a visit, but I had a good look at the Tasminion Devil
Excellent work
Howdo Steve, I didnt get to chat with you at the West yorkshire meet when you popped in to pay us a visit, but I had a good look at the Tasminion Devil
Excellent work
Scott, thanks for the comments. Say hello next time, it's good to put a face to the names on Pistonheads. Cheers Steve.
[/quote]
Atthe West Yorks meeting Im always the guy with the camera and usually sporting a beige cardie/jacket thingy
Literally...you couldnt miss me if you were Stevie Wonder
I'll bob over for a chat next time
Thats my old car. Bought it when i was 16, the engine came from an old rally car, i had twin 40's webbers on it when i had it, it was supposedly about 160bhp. Now its only got 1 on i cant see it being anywhere near 170bhp.
I sold the car to a guy in Pwllheli about 7 years ago after it got vandalised outside my workshop, the windows got smashed etc, the insurance company paid me out £4000 for the car.
It was a very straight car- i did the mods to the front (smooth bumber and smaller round front lights etc) It looked superb and was very loud.
It would set car alarms off every morning down my street (neighbours loved me) hehe
Performance wise- it wasn't to impressive to be honest, the engine had to be revved very hard to release the power. Which made it quiet a hard car to drive- more suitable to the track.
Im really glad to see its still alive- good luck to the next owner,
I sold the car to a guy in Pwllheli about 7 years ago after it got vandalised outside my workshop, the windows got smashed etc, the insurance company paid me out £4000 for the car.
It was a very straight car- i did the mods to the front (smooth bumber and smaller round front lights etc) It looked superb and was very loud.
It would set car alarms off every morning down my street (neighbours loved me) hehe
Performance wise- it wasn't to impressive to be honest, the engine had to be revved very hard to release the power. Which made it quiet a hard car to drive- more suitable to the track.
Im really glad to see its still alive- good luck to the next owner,
jagdpanther said:
wedg1e said:
971 Kg??!! Yeah right. More like 1100.
The Cosworth-engined 200 is probably Steve Evans. Imagine if TVR had done that 20 years ago, things could have been a lot different...
The Cosworth-engined 200 is probably Steve Evans. Imagine if TVR had done that 20 years ago, things could have been a lot different...
Yeah I think thats the guy...the installation is absolutely fantastic....better than original!!
If the one on Ebay is 971kgs he must have stripped it somewhat
130kg weightloss is some achievment in an already lightweight car
and the rest my racer came in at 1026, ok the cage isnt light but there is a lot else missing from a road car..
danny22 said:
Thats my old car. Bought it when i was 16, the engine came from an old rally car, i had twin 40's webbers on it when i had it, it was supposedly about 160bhp. Now its only got 1 on i cant see it being anywhere near 170bhp.
I sold the car to a guy in Pwllheli about 7 years ago after it got vandalised outside my workshop, the windows got smashed etc, the insurance company paid me out £4000 for the car.
It was a very straight car- i did the mods to the front (smooth bumber and smaller round front lights etc) It looked superb and was very loud.
It would set car alarms off every morning down my street (neighbours loved me) hehe
Performance wise- it wasn't to impressive to be honest, the engine had to be revved very hard to release the power. Which made it quiet a hard car to drive- more suitable to the track.
Im really glad to see its still alive- good luck to the next owner,
I sold the car to a guy in Pwllheli about 7 years ago after it got vandalised outside my workshop, the windows got smashed etc, the insurance company paid me out £4000 for the car.
It was a very straight car- i did the mods to the front (smooth bumber and smaller round front lights etc) It looked superb and was very loud.
It would set car alarms off every morning down my street (neighbours loved me) hehe
Performance wise- it wasn't to impressive to be honest, the engine had to be revved very hard to release the power. Which made it quiet a hard car to drive- more suitable to the track.
Im really glad to see its still alive- good luck to the next owner,
That's a nice looking car. Would mind it myself at itt's current price!
Good lookin car, but i agree not worth £3000 in the current market.
Although, it cost considerably more than that when i built it, I spent thousands on the engine, bodywork and wheels.
Incase your wondering why i used a pinto and didn't just go out and buy a 350 etc. At the time i could not insure anything bigger- i seem to remember gettin a quote aged 17 for a 2.8 it was 4800 fire and theft he he
Although, it cost considerably more than that when i built it, I spent thousands on the engine, bodywork and wheels.
Incase your wondering why i used a pinto and didn't just go out and buy a 350 etc. At the time i could not insure anything bigger- i seem to remember gettin a quote aged 17 for a 2.8 it was 4800 fire and theft he he
@danny:
it always costs more to "repair/restore" a car than buying a better one from the beginning... both of my 280 didnt cost more than 2000,- and are chassiswise perfect (never welded, original powdercoating, never painted, nor waxoyled or undersealed) and the rest is in good nick, too.
it always costs more to "repair/restore" a car than buying a better one from the beginning... both of my 280 didnt cost more than 2000,- and are chassiswise perfect (never welded, original powdercoating, never painted, nor waxoyled or undersealed) and the rest is in good nick, too.
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