V 8 S at auction

[TJC46]

As per the title

https://themarket.co.uk/listings/tvr/v8s/b7496a7a-...

Could be of interest to somebody.

Is it a known car ?

[lordofthewings]

TJC46 said:

As per the title

https://themarket.co.uk/listings/tvr/v8s/b7496a7a-...

Could be of interest to somebody.

Is it a known car ?

Let’s face it we’ve seen much worse. Whoever did the write-up was very fond of "but... however...although....." and wanted to impress with "embossed TVR on the chrome door handles". So be warned. As to ownership history, the seller shows up as Bill Deeker from Oxfordshire (previously Wiltshire) and the photos show it to have been previously owned by Paul Heighway from Dittisham, Devon in 2013 (for whom there is a sad obituary in an issue of the South Hams Gazette in June 2016). The odometer records from old MoT's show it apparently went nowhere for years.

[ianwayne]

This lot on the MoT on 23/09/19 isn't inspiring :

Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

[mentall]

That lot doesn't sound too bad.

Here's the real killer:

'The front offside indicator lens is cracked'

[Veg]

Paint - £3 to 4,000

Parts based on pictures and MOTs, so: carpets; radiator, hoses and thermostat, seat repair, dashboard, fuel sender and possible tank, rear light lenses, front indicator lens (how much...,,,); various gauge restorations; door electrics; new alarm (who would repair a Meta,,;n)ew HT leads ( they look like they'll turn to dust); brake servo; bushes.;and all ancillary bits an Bob's £3,000 minimum.

Worth £13 to 15k so I'd pay £6k...so I'm going to look at it!,

[Bercilac]

I came dangerously close to registering an account on that site. I value my life too much. :-(

New chassis ten years ago, paint a couple of years ago, needs a re-trim to make it nice and the brakes and suspension sorting, doesn't sound like much!

Of course you would take it all apart, sort the overheating and maybe replace the head gaskets and check that heat hasn't warped the heads but oh my, if I was retired I would be bidding.

I reckon a double garage with a late V8 and an early V6 would be a fine collection (plus a Series One landy with a v8 on the drive). Could I afford the divorce costs though?

[ianwayne]

At £6100 at the moment, it says reserve met!

[TJC46]

Now sold for £7700 all in. Not a bad price I.M.O Yes it needs work but somebody got a bargain.

Any one on here bought it ?