Chassis Numbers
Discussion
Is it possible to tell the spec/model of an S from the chassis number? (or engine number)
Do TVR (or anyone else) hold a register of chassis numbers, etc ?
My reason for asking is simply my almost acquired S1.5 (or so I believe).
It was registered August 1, '88 (F plate), was previously sold as an S2, alledgedly has the 2.9 engine (the manual states it does, but the V5 states it's a 2.8), has "TVR S" decals (which I've only ever seen on an S1), and the S1 alloys, where a previous owner replaced the 7-spoke (or was it the 5-spoke first?) supplied ones.
I have all the paperwork for the car, along with old MOTs, etc. On the exhaust emissions reports - some years document it as a 2.8, some as a 2.9.
I would assume the chassis number (or reg date or engine number) would clearly tell me which model it is. There's no clear dates regarding intro of the 1.5 or 2 that I can find, other than dates like "late '88".
Any help will be gratefully received,
K
Do TVR (or anyone else) hold a register of chassis numbers, etc ?
My reason for asking is simply my almost acquired S1.5 (or so I believe).
It was registered August 1, '88 (F plate), was previously sold as an S2, alledgedly has the 2.9 engine (the manual states it does, but the V5 states it's a 2.8), has "TVR S" decals (which I've only ever seen on an S1), and the S1 alloys, where a previous owner replaced the 7-spoke (or was it the 5-spoke first?) supplied ones.
I have all the paperwork for the car, along with old MOTs, etc. On the exhaust emissions reports - some years document it as a 2.8, some as a 2.9.
I would assume the chassis number (or reg date or engine number) would clearly tell me which model it is. There's no clear dates regarding intro of the 1.5 or 2 that I can find, other than dates like "late '88".
Any help will be gratefully received,
K
Folks,
Cheers for that.
Bottom line appears to be as per what Roy says below.
As far as the spec goes - it appears to be standard S1 spec (with manual windows), but with the 2.9i engine, hence the S1.5
Once I get solid confirmation I'll document somewhere for all to see for future reference.
Cheers for that.
Bottom line appears to be as per what Roy says below.
As far as the spec goes - it appears to be standard S1 spec (with manual windows), but with the 2.9i engine, hence the S1.5
Once I get solid confirmation I'll document somewhere for all to see for future reference.
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