rare

[gavinv88]

ignorant fng here again.without wanting to upset seller if he is on this forum, can anyone tell me what defines this as "rare" (new addition of beautiful looking 280i in white in classifieds)It is a beauty and if it was 350+ i would go for a look

[ed_crouch]

For a Wedge, I reckon "rare" is 390SE (~100 in existence), any SEAC (<<100 about), 420SE.

350s and 400SEs are a bit more plentiful, as are 280s I think. 350FHC is a rare car. Still, they're all damned good cars and are just not fetching enough money right now...

But, compared to a Ford Mundaneo, or even a Chim dare I say it, theyre all like rocking horse poo.

Edit: lest it appear a sleight on those with a little 'X' in their lives, anything SX is also rather rare and commands good money.

Edited by ed_crouch on Thursday 24th September 16:49

[gavinv88]

thanks ed, it was this particular 280i in the add that i wondered what the phrase "rare" meant.....the model, or is it a special one !! "rare" seems to be a word banded around more than "mate" with the same amount of "tangible depth" and i was just hoping for clarity on that add.

[broadside]

That is a very good looking 280 and a bit of a bargain. As for rare.....it is one of 149 made in 1986 according to one of my books...so it's one of a fair few made in one year in TVR terms, but rare as rocking horse poo in a general motoring capacity....add to that...how many other 280's made in 1986 have survived? If the BHP figures are correct too then it's only 20BHP behind a 350......and TVR made 219 350's in 1986 if that helps to put it into perspective.

Enjoy the hunt!!