Help and advice- V8S

[Lofty Lad]

Have been looking at a '93 V8S with the intension of buying. A couple of concerns. When the car is cold the speedo needle drops to 'quarter past', quite normal according to the current owner, it returns to normal when engine started. When first viewing the car the battery-solenoid/starter motor lead had become HR and only 4volts was being seen. It turns out this feed goes through the rear wheel arch and is then run under the car. Is this the norm for cars of this year because when checking a /91 vintage in remained internal. All advice/comments would be appreciated.

[Lofty Lad]

Owner of said V8S allowed me an hours solo test drive today.......my first experience of TVR grin! I have to say I'm hooked. Only current concern is the state of the chassis, not rotten but requiring a fair bit of attention. LeeBee, thanks for your comments. Any idea about the battery feed? LL

[K400]

Hi HarryW,

I see you're in Hampshire why not come along to the DORSET TVRCC meet next month. I believe it's the first Sunday. It was my first and really enjoyed a good chat with a lot of like minded people. It's held at The Railway located on the Avon Causeway near Hurn.

re the V8S, I did buy sleepy dials after having it checked over by Peninsular. It has certainly livened up the neighbourhood!!

Happy motoring

Roger T

Edited by K400 on Tuesday 8th January 12:52

Edited by K400 on Tuesday 8th January 12:54