Highlights

• Thoroughly extensive history file
• Smartly presented in great mechanical and aesthetic order
• New Surrey foldable hood
• Raw, V8 convertible. TVR in its finest form

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 01/10/1996
• Sold new through Station Hill Garage of Farnham, who proceeded to service the car through until 1998
• Purchased by the current owner in 2017, touring across the UK and Northern Spain in it
• Understood to have originally worn the registration mark P482 APM but now sits on the desirable private registration P900 GRF
• Accompanied by the original Griffith 500 owners book
• Service book is present and contains an extensive collection of stamps at regular intervals right up to the 56 thousand mile mark
• An incredibly expansive history file accompanies the TVR, rife with service invoices and receipts for parts bought to maintain the car from original purchase all the way through to the modern era
• Comes with some great pieces of literature on the history of the Griffith
• Vast collection of previous MOT certificates including the car’s first one in 1999
• Current MOT valid until April of 2024
• V5 registration document present with the vehicle
• Dry stored in an air chamber throughout current ownership

The Interior

• Well presented stylish interior space that simply screams quintessential TVR
• Magnolia half leather in good form throughout
• Sculpted leather sports seating presented nicely with just a subtle patina to them
• Curved blue dash panel, a work of art in its own right, presents very well, notably lacking in fading, wear or sun damage
• The walnut dash insert has recently been replaced and exhibits with a great shine although the vendor does note a small crack between the instruments
• JVC radio head unit
• Two excellent neat and simple magnolia and blue door panels sit at either side of the cabin, in great shape
• Britannia Blue carpeting throughout, slightly faded so a replacement wool mix carpet set is included with the car upon sale
• Marvellous collection of gauges and instruments situated around the driver in the dash panel are all of a great quality and are understood to be working
• Clean and simple black carpeted boot area

The Exterior

• Finished in an original shade of metallic Starmist Blue
• Impeccable curved styling based around tubular frame construction, a thoroughly revolutionary car for TVR from an aesthetic standpoint
• Paintwork presents well across the car, exuding a deep shine throughout
• Fitted with a new Surrey folding top with storage bag, which the vendor states transforms the usability of the car through the summer as the top can be removed without sacrificing use of the boot
• Original TVR Estoril alloy wheels at all four corners, in good shape
• Still looks fresh and modern despite 27 year age
• Panel gaps appear straight and consistent across the car
• Badging and exterior trim present extremely well, in good clean order
• Roof unlatches and retracts comfortably and with ease to provide a great open top experience

The Mechanics

• A later Griffith 500, fitted with the more desirable 5.0 litre V8 powertrain
• A simply thunderous engine, with a glorious accompanying V8 soundtrack
• Fitted with a servo assisted clutch which the vendor advises completely transforms the driving experience of the TVR for the better
• Under its current ownership the following tasks are reported to have been undertaken. New power steering pump, radiator, new silicone coolant hoses, new immobiliser and alarm and a new battery
• Inspection underneath highlights what appears to be a well preserved clean and solid underside, with the vendor advising the chassis has been waxoyled for added protection
• Regularly serviced by TVR main dealers and independent specialists since original purchase in 1996
• Long MOT stretching into April 2024 for added peace of mind
• The car fires into life comfortably and with ease and has taken the current owner on tours of the UK and northern Spain with no qualms

Summary