Another Vixen project here
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Well, I've finally got myself a classic TVR.
It's taken me a few years of on and off looking but I have finally bought a MkI Vixen....in bits...at the other end of the country.
The car is completely dismantled and not rolling so would have to be lifted or trollyed onto any transporter.
So I am wondering whether anyone has any experience/recommendations on how to move it, or maybe knows of a good firm for doing the job.
Oh and as far as the "My Vixen is in a worse state than your Vixen" competition goes I'll let you know after saturday, I'll post up some pics then.
It's taken me a few years of on and off looking but I have finally bought a MkI Vixen....in bits...at the other end of the country.
The car is completely dismantled and not rolling so would have to be lifted or trollyed onto any transporter.
So I am wondering whether anyone has any experience/recommendations on how to move it, or maybe knows of a good firm for doing the job.
Oh and as far as the "My Vixen is in a worse state than your Vixen" competition goes I'll let you know after saturday, I'll post up some pics then.
I got a few quotes from various recovery and classic car specialists when I had to shift the M Series I bought a couple of months ago. Prices varied from around £2.00 per mile to £350.00 for the 120 mile distance. In the end, I borrowed a van and trailer and it just cost me the diesel - £40.00! If you have a look on the net there are companies who can arrange moving it (incl. bits) but I preferred to have the hassle of it myself, in return for knowing I could keep an eye on the car for peace of mind.
Not trying to plug my business as we hire Ifor Williams trailers. However if you Google 'trailer hire' and your closest city, you should hopefully find someone locally who can help. You may be best to look for a tilting flatbed transporter as they're the most versatile but you will need to think about how best to load. Expect to pay approx £40 for the day.
I was begining to think this was the right approach. Its 240 miles so a 2 day delivery for anyone with a tacho and I was looking at quotes of around 600 quid 
I can see how it comes to that easily, but hells teeth!
I don't have a feeling for how heavey the tub and chassis are. Can you lift them with two people? Also I was wondering if it would fit in the back of a self drive van?
Anyone fitted adismantled Vixen into a Luton??

I can see how it comes to that easily, but hells teeth!
I don't have a feeling for how heavey the tub and chassis are. Can you lift them with two people? Also I was wondering if it would fit in the back of a self drive van?
Anyone fitted adismantled Vixen into a Luton??
Edited by Astacus on Thursday 28th October 19:27
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