Family Car

[Jarcy]

Hey, I've just noticed that the old 280i Wedge comes in a 2plus2 fixed head. I was under the impression that the Cerbie was the only wife + 2 kids car that TVR built (unfortunately out of my price range). At the moment my 2 sons have to take it in turns to go out for a blast with me in my Chimaera.

Maybe I could complement the fleet with a 2plus2 for spins to the seaside.....Hummmmmm. As a teenager I was always in awe of the Wedge and this is where my love affair with TVRs began.

Has any one else pondered along this thread? What would be the cost of a modestly priced 'family car' and are there any other options that I haven't considered? (A non TVR idea was a Stag (with the usual Rover V8 replacement of the standard 3.0 litre Triumph unit which I understand usually dies) Open top is of course preferable but I guess impossible in the realms of TVRdom).

Cheers.
P.S. Just opened Sprint - I guess the Zante was also a 4 seater. Also noticed the price of 280i FHCs - about £3,300 for an '84. When's my next bonus?

[shpub]

Tasmin 2+2s are one of the rearest of the cars (only 47 built with the majority 1981 models) and quite a few have subsequently become tassie racers. Chances of getting a good one not high.

The +2 seats are also not real seats more like a parcel shelf with a back restrant!

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[mikeb]

I bought a 2+2 not long ago, it was not too good condition but still does the business!.

Have to agree with Steve that the seats in the back are very small, it would depend how old your kids are I suppose. Six foot spotty teenagers brought up on hormonal Mcdonalds burgers would have a hard time fitting in!

They are still about though so keep looking around.

Mike

www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk

[jonny]

Glad to hear you didn't break it for spares Mike, any thoughts on a restoration which could then be posted on your website?

Jonathan

[mikeb]

I bought it for a friend of mine who had been after a TVR for ages.

He took it out for a test drive for the first time and returned after about 15 minutes with a grin from ear to ear! - You never forget your first time.

Anyway, he has since set about taking the thing to bits and has started a rebuild which I will be posting on the site in due course.

Keep checking in.

Mike

www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk

[jonny]

I agree it wasn't in too good a condition but it was a bit of a bargain!

[mikeb]

Hi Jon,

Have you told your father yet?. ;-)

Mike

[GF350]

I have seen one for sale in classic cars magazine, don't know if its a 2+2, advert from web page as below.
(Its advertised in the magazine at £4950, (£5950 on the web page??)


1985 TVR 280i FIXED HEAD COUPE

By far the nicest example we have ever had. Finished in striking silver grey metallic with a full black leather interior and cross spoke alloys. Only 64,000 miles from new. Exciting to drive and even better to listen to.

£5950


Bocking Garage Halifax Road Crossroads Keighley BD22 9AL 01535 642085

Web page www.bockinggarage.co.uk

[lotuseater]

2+2 for Jarcy-
I have a nice black FHC 2.8i if ou want it- one of 47 and in A1 nick 78k 1981.I only bought it recently but drove a V8 recently and am converted!!Call Jon on 0117 9497968 if you want info.Have to warn you that rear seats are not really practical!!

[jonny]

quote:
Hi Jon,

Have you told your father yet?. ;-)

Mike

yup, he says he wants one himself now!