TVR Convert

[toombs]

Hello everyone,
I have been reading the threads for a while now and thought it was time I dipped my toe in.

I had my first experience as a passenger in a TVR yesterday, a Tuscan.



O M G !!!!!!!!!!!

What a revelation.

My dear lady wife also had a spin our friends wifes Chim, again a revelation.

I did not know a car could feel THAT exciting. You see I have been piddling about with so called fast ish cars for a few years now. The Tuscan just wiped all of those mundane miles I have done in the past away in one brief trip out.

I am hooked and will be posting on here for help and advice, for I am now actively looking for a TVR. circa £15-18K

I am open to suggestions, regarding what model to go for, the pitfalls to look for, etc.
A Chim looks the best bet, but they are all stunning.


Hope to see some good suggestions.

Thanks
Toombs

[dai capp]

I remember going for my first spins in TVR's and thinking how much quicker they were them my Golf GTi and Rover Coupe Turbo which to me were quick then...

I decided on a Griff 500 and had two before I moved on to Tuscans. I had two of those and now have a 4.5 Cerbie.

For the money you're looking at you are in the right area for 450 SEAC's, Chim's, Griff's and early Cerbies. Me, if I were in the same position I'd still go for my Griff 500.

Enjoy your hunt - its a good feeling driving off from the dealer in your first TVR.

Also I'd be tempted to buy from an independant, I think you get more for you money. You don't get facny carpet and bright lights but you do get good slightly earlier cars and straight forward service. Try David Gerald TVR in Worcester (I have had all my cars from there), Adrian Blyth get excellent reports and the few cars I've seen from there have been very well presented and also not forgetting our very own James Agger (Jamer as he signs on here). He too has an excellent reputation.

All the best in your search...

Cheers

DC

[beano500]

Funny that - just had a moment over the weekend thinking that my Griff isn't so fast as it used to be


Then I looked down at the speedo

[judas]

toombs said:

O M G !!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you enjoyed the trip through warp space

Great to see you both after so long, but I guess we'll be seeing you down at the club meets once a month in the not-to-distant future, which will be nice

-judas-

[derekg500]

Just come in from a blat in the Griff. Still
grinning after 2years of owning.

Nuff said. ::

[rude girl]

Hmm, Mr Tuscan and Mrs Chimaera.... Wonder who that could be then?

Do it, you know it makes sense

[mrmaggit]

Impressed with the turnout, then?

[ace-t]

Can't think who...

Well with a number plate like that what can he do but tempt people into the fold! :

Ace-T

[Big Al.]

toombs said:

I am hooked and will be posting on here for help and advice, for I am now actively looking for a TVR. circa £15-18K

What colour and size are you looking for?

[toombs]

Colour, not yellow, until I saw the yellow cerb on the front cover of this months Classic Cars, must admit that did look sweet.
As for size, I assume u are talking about displacement I think 4.0L will do for starters, but am going to have to learn an aweful lot arent I

[simpo two]

In that price range there are three models:
Griffith 500: Rover V8, convertible, future classic.
Chimaera 4.0/450/500: Rover V8, convertible.
Cerbera 4.2/4.5: TVR AJP V8, fixed head.

So if you want to get the roof off, which IMO is a major part of the 'yee-hah' experience, go for the first two: they're practically identical under the skin, just buy the one you like the look of most. (simple but true!)

Enjoy the hunt - bringing home your first TVR is one of life's unforgettable moments

[steve_l]

The top end of your budget should buy you a good chimarea. TVR ownership is definitely something you should experience at least once - do it!

toombs said:

As for size, I assume u are talking about displacement I think 4.0L will do for starters,

After having my 4.0 for a few months I'm hankering after a bigger one, and I think the larger engined models hold their price slightly better. It depends on what you can find at the time, but they are all very fast!!
Be careful!!
Steve

[redleicester]

Toombs old chap, I've just parted with £16500 at an independant that got me a 98R Chimaera 4.0L with 25k on the clock, in spotless condition. (See my profile)

Haven't stopped grinning ever since, even though like yourself I've dabbled with other so called "fast" cars.

Go for it, you'll love it!