TVR Trader
Welcome to the TVR Trader, the classified ads for the TVR Car Club of North America. Listings in the TVR Trader are free of charge to TVRCCNA members. For non-members, the cost is $10.00 for 1 year of online listing and publication in 4 quarterly issues of the TVR Times. Contact Nick Kennedy by e-mail at tvrtrader@tvrccna.org with your ad content, or if you know any of the cars or parts have been sold. Paypal payments can be sent to tvrtrader@tvrccna.org or you can write a cheque payable to TVRCCNA and mail it to TVR Trader, 100 Laurel Oak Drive,
Aiken, SC 29803.
Effective 30 March 2020, we will only accept up to 6 pictures for classified ads. Ads provided with more than 6 pictures will have 6 selected by the webmaster at his discretion.
Cars for Sale | Parts for Sale | Wanted
Cars for Sale:
1997 TVR Chimaera 500
Posted: 25 September 2024Serial #:
Price: US$25,950
Location: Texas
Contact Info: Jason Nield - (972) 955-9189
Description:
This car has had considerable works carried out prior to the current owner and has a considerable history file. Rosso Pearl with grey interior and walnut dash. Don't be fooled by the 116k miles – this is a V8 rebuild with only 15k miles on it. At 101k miles, engine and gearbox came out. While out, all the chassis rails were treated and painted. The engine had a complete rebuild and gearbox was fully refurbished – both by TVR specialists in England. The clutch had already been replaced at 92k miles and is good.
More recently it has had new outriggers, a $2k+ CANEMS ECU upgrade, new fuel pipes, and the battery has been relocated to the trunk to provide the passenger with greater legroom. This is the 3rd TVR that I have imported to Texas from the UK (all from the same trusted TVR specialist in England) and was the one that I was planning to keep as it is the rare 5 liter engine – however, downsizing to a smaller house and garage means something has to give...sadly, the Chimaera. I had the following work completed prior to import: Full 12k mile service, new engine mounts, new gearbox mounts, new Poly bushes for suspension and differential, new sump gasket. More recently, I have fitted a new Walnut Veneer dashboard to the interior. The carpets, however, do show age and my plan was to purchase a new set from the UK and fit them myself which would transform the interior.
This car has an additional ‘Surrey Roof’ that folds down into a small bag - this was a $800 bespoke option that I purchased from the UK and will be included if the car sells at the advertised price (negotiable otherwise). You may see from the photos that the Surrey Roof looks darker than the faded targa part of the roof - new photos will follow but I have refurbished the entire roof (re-coloring using Renovo dye before waterproofing the entire top. One point of note is a small 2cm crack in the plastic rear screen that has been repaired and is waterproof – it has worked for me but my long-term plan was to have the plastic insert replaced if I kept the car.
The bodywork and paintwork are good. Paintwork is not represented as perfect but perfectly presentable - as imported, the car has a low graze (approx. 10cm x 10cm) on front driver’s side corner (see photo) and some stone chips. Additionally, there is a very small (approx. 2.5cm x 2.5cm) clear coat imperfection on the hood. The tires are old although good. This car receives comments wherever it goes - perfect for someone wanting to add further value to this rare car.
1995 TVR Griffith 500
Posted: 10 October 2024Serial #:
Price: $33,500
Location: Greenville, SC
Contact Info: Ted Theodore - (864) 915-5052
Description:
1995 TVR Griffith 500 Absolutely stunning Olympic Blue Pearl original paint with vinyl white stripe, right hand drive, full leather interior. Excellent condition and garaged life of car. Third owner. Never tracked. Factory Specs : 340hp 5.0 liter V8 power for 0-60 in 4.1 seconds and a top speed approaching 170mph. New Odyssey lightweight high CCA battery and quality charger, cover, spares, factory security system and 2 key fobs with notebook with all records, MOT certificate and information, receipts, owners manual and Chimaera/Griffith Handbook (2nd edition). Rover V8 runs great and transmission and clutch shifts smoothly. This is a real jewel and I will regret selling it. Thanks for interest.
1987 TVR S2
Posted: 21 January 2024Serial #:
Price: CDN$24,000 or US$18,900
Location: Montreal, QC Canada
Contact Info: Arnold van Nieuwburg
Description:
Beautiful TVR model in very good condition, well maintained with 56K miles. Left handed drive, white fiberglass body with convertible and Targa type roof featuring dual panels. 5 speed; 2.9-L V6, 168 bhp - Ford Cologne Engine. Frame and outriggers in great condition.
1985 TVR 280i
Posted: 21 January 2024Serial #:
Price: US$14,500obo
Location: New York City
Contact Info: Doug Auer - 917-359-5302
Description:
Excellent condition for a 40-year-old all original car. Approx. 29,427 original miles. I’m only the third owner and have owned it for the last 21 years. I have only put about 500 miles on it, driving it only on spring and summer weekends in nice weather. This stunner won a few car show trophies back in the day (before life got in the way) in the British category. Truly babied, never abused, and always garage kept. Still has the original interior, tho could probably use a bit of TLC as leather is aged and carpet is faded. Car has all original manufacturer’s spec badges. Ford V6 engine with Bosch fuel injection starts right up and still roars with a strong growl; 4-spd manual transmission shifts smooth as butter; and brakes work great. As TVR enthusiasts know, the ‘Wedge’ had a limited production run with only about 1,100 made before imports to the US market stopped around 1987. Unique opportunity to own a rare vehicle. This vintage speed demon has a fiberglass body that sits on a tubular spaceframe steel chassis. The boot (trunk) still has the jack and the storage bag to keep the convertible top. Known gremlins since the day I bought her: 1. headlights may need rewiring as they sometimes alternately flip up and down, 2. missing door lock stems. Looking for someone to love her and have fun like I did.
1974 TVR 2500M
Posted: 25 September 2024Serial #: 3144TM
Price: $39,000
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Contact Info: Andrew Mastin
Description:
Please view this wonderful example in detail here.
1972 TVR Vixen 2500M
Posted: 21 January 2024Serial #: 2420T
Price: $40,000 firm
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info: Mike Zappa - (412) 292-5506
Description:
Total and complete body off restoration. Original Vin Tags. Work included was as follows: Body soda blasted and painted in Silver Birch, New canvas sunroof, custom bonnet scoop created by Zappa Racing, custom side vents. The Triumph 2500 was rebuilt by Boffo motors with a Richard Goode Cam, Total seal rings, balanced and blueprinted. Triple webers were installed along with an aluminum dual fan radiator from a Saab (It never overheats in stand still 90 degree weather), Petronix, MSD, 4 speed overdrive Type A transmission, custom headers and exhaust, roll bar, all new interior, seats, carpet, vinyl, original perfect door panels, polished aluminum everywhere, new dash pad, window trim, etc. Custom front chin spoiler. Marcal head lights, stainless mesh grill. Very fast and set up like my race car.
1971 TVR Vixen
Posted: 17 December 2023Serial #: 1912T
Price: $31,995
Location: Michigan
Contact Info: Bob Tamsen - (248) 649-6018
Description:
Built by retired GM designer to his design, as to how he would like his TVR to be! Ford V-8, T-5, beautiful, two-toned show paint, revised taillights to “Ban the Bomb” style, updated interior, fuel cell, a very nice, FAST car, ready for a new home and enjoyment. Award-winning car, fairly priced in the market today.
Parts for Sale:
390SE Manual Steering Rack
Posted: 17 December 2023Price: $100
Location: Michigan
Contact Info: Chuck Linn (248) 613-8247
Description:
Manual steering rack from my 390se. Converted to power steering so excess to needs. VGC when removed years ago. $100 plus packing/shipping or prefer pick up.
280i Mesh Wheels
Posted: 5 November 2023Price: $125/wheel, $500 for all 5
Location: Lansdale, PA
Contact Info: Mark Oxenreiter (215) 353-3578
Description:
I have 5 280i mesh wheels in good condition (straight with no cracks) with 4 center caps (no cap on 5th wheel) for sale, $125 per wheel or all five for $500
Wanted:
1965 Owners Manual
Posted: 27 August 2023Contact Info: Walter Dudley - (602) 248-0797
Description: Looking to purchase a 1965 TVR 200 owners manual.
2500M Bonnet
Posted: 3 June 2023Contact Info: Peter Cipollini
Description: Hi, I’m new to the club and I’m in need of a bonnet for a 2500M. Thank you!