Grantura Mk2a in classifieds.
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I think it's worth looking in the classifieds at the advert for this Grantura Mk2a just to see the period photographs....... http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/largepic.asp?i=...
Hi there new to the forum and i am hoping to view this on Thurs. Is there anybody knows any more about the car and why one of the other 4 hands has never managed to do anything with her.
I have had a 350i and a griffith in the past but been without a TVR for some 6 years now so thought it was time again and after considering wedges among others i have now fallen for the classic route, but have missed a couple of vixens through being too slow.
Any info on these early Granturas for waht to double check would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I have had a 350i and a griffith in the past but been without a TVR for some 6 years now so thought it was time again and after considering wedges among others i have now fallen for the classic route, but have missed a couple of vixens through being too slow.
Any info on these early Granturas for waht to double check would be appreciated.
Thanks.
stevoj said:
Hi there new to the forum and i am hoping to view this on Thurs. Is there anybody knows any more about the car and why one of the other 4 hands has never managed to do anything with her.
I have had a 350i and a griffith in the past but been without a TVR for some 6 years now so thought it was time again and after considering wedges among others i have now fallen for the classic route, but have missed a couple of vixens through being too slow.
Any info on these early Granturas for waht to double check would be appreciated.
Thanks.
The rarest and hardest to repair item on the torsion bar cars is probably the steering box. Make sure you check it for play. They are very rare and difficult to source. rear uprights need to be checked for cracks etc but can always be cast if you are desperate.I have had a 350i and a griffith in the past but been without a TVR for some 6 years now so thought it was time again and after considering wedges among others i have now fallen for the classic route, but have missed a couple of vixens through being too slow.
Any info on these early Granturas for waht to double check would be appreciated.
Thanks.
That said all early cars can be converted over to rack and pinion steering with a bit of welding and thought.
The early cars are at the moment not as desirable as the Grantura 3 on cars and they do have a very hard ride. they are however a proper TVR from the very early days and perhaps the rarest of them all. values will sky rocket as per all of the other pre-1980 models
If the price is sensible I would just buy it if you seriously want an early TVR.
as to why 4 previous owners have failed...this is very common. many buy early TVR's thinking that a few coats of hammerite is all that will be required. they aren't particularly hard to restore but do take care and precision. the body resto will also take a year out of your life to do properly.
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Edited by heightswitch on Wednesday 3rd November 16:24
OK thanks Heightswitch, i will let you know how i go, iam also told to make sure i can get in the doors on these earlier cars as anybody above 5' 10" will struggle.
On the values though i have seen even these mark 2a's advertised for silly money when done so must be some desirability?
I was after a vixen but i think waiting around for the perfect one will mean never making the jump!
Cheers.
On the values though i have seen even these mark 2a's advertised for silly money when done so must be some desirability?
I was after a vixen but i think waiting around for the perfect one will mean never making the jump!
Cheers.
stevoj said:
OK thanks Heightswitch, i will let you know how i go, iam also told to make sure i can get in the doors on these earlier cars as anybody above 5' 10" will struggle.
On the values though i have seen even these mark 2a's advertised for silly money when done so must be some desirability?
I was after a vixen but i think waiting around for the perfect one will mean never making the jump!
Cheers.
You have answered your own question....i was really after a vixen!!On the values though i have seen even these mark 2a's advertised for silly money when done so must be some desirability?
I was after a vixen but i think waiting around for the perfect one will mean never making the jump!
Cheers.
Thurner chassid cars go racing and command big money. Torsion bar cars don't. or rather they aint as competitive So the money isn't anywhere as big as you may be thinking. as an enthusiasts car though They are very rewarding. you should buy it to prevent it from going to Germany Holland or Belgium as it surely will if not snapped up.
With these cars their is no middle ground. You either buy the biggest cheapest snotter you can find or the very best restored on a new chassis car and pay top money.
There is always some tired car out their that the vendor thinks is worth what a top notch properly restored car is worth
just to help at the time i owned the car i had spent many years gavering spares .i sold the as i did not have the time or money to complete it properly .i sold the car to a chap in the RAF he ran the workshops the body was bonded back on the chassis the suspention was rebuilt along with the engine when he left the RAF his wife had a couple kids and with work he did not have time to finnish it as for the other owners i cant help
Decided not to make the jump after all, not at the asking money anyway and the vendor is in no hurry to haggle. I wasn't necessarily afraid of the work but i think some of the photo's show the car in a better light than reality, although wouldn't suprise me if it does go.
It was worth the visit though as i had never really considered one of these as a project but i am now open minded, although i now take the point on the different suspension system on these early models as they certainly look rigid.
I'll keep on the forum now i am in and hopfully have something before too long that i can beg for help with.
It was worth the visit though as i had never really considered one of these as a project but i am now open minded, although i now take the point on the different suspension system on these early models as they certainly look rigid.
I'll keep on the forum now i am in and hopfully have something before too long that i can beg for help with.
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