Availability
Time has passed since the Wedges were manufactured, with the last 400 SE being produced
in 1991. So you'll be looking at cars anything up to 18 years old by now. Most of them
have found their way into the hands of true enthusiasts by now, and you'll see (hear) some
cars in great condition. Whether their owners want to sell them is another matter
entirely. Luckily, lots of people trade up their Wedges for newer TVR models, so there is
a supply available.

Given the wide variation and limited numbers of some models, you may have to search
hard to find a good example of the rarer models.
How Much?
See our price guide in the adverts section.
Where From?
The best place to look for a private sale would be in Sprint magazine,
published by the TVR Car Club. There are usually a
dozen cars in there each month. Given that the owners have at least taken the trouble to
join the club, you should find that these cars are the best available. Beware of the
dog-eared cars advertised in the back of your local paper.
On the internet, you could check out the following sites:
It's rare to find wedges in showrooms of the TVR franchised dealers. The following
specialists are more likely to hold stock:
Inspecting
If you're not familiar with the marque, it would be well worth getting an expert to
check the car out. The AA and RAC provide inspection services, although it's
probably better, and cheaper even, to get one of the specialists to take a look. For the
best advice, ask on the TVR email list (see TVRCC for
details).
In particular check the cooling system, UJs, chassis outriggers and the rear window on
the Fixed Head Coupe (1000 GBP to replace!) Check for cracking of the GRP which may
indicate that the car's had a bump. Be extremely careful of chassis repairs. Any bent
chassis have to be rejigged by the factory back in Blackpool.
Insurance
To get an idea of what it might cost to insure a Wedge, check out the TVR Insurance Guide.
It's likely that you'll be able to insure it as a classic car, with the advantage that
it's cheaper and may be able to run alongside your normal car policy, should you be
running two cars. Limited mileage policies are common.
Check whether your insurance will cover you for a courtesy car. If you should damage
the bodywork of your Wedge, you may find that new mouldings will have to be taken back at
the factory. I know of one case where a new nose cone was required, despite relatively
minor damage. This took several months, as the factory had to dig out the original moulds
again.
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