Description
TVR - S704 APH
1997, TVR Griffith 500
24K miles (warranted with MOTs and service history)
Antigua Blue exterior paint
Magnolia and blue leather interior
Power steering (highly desired)
Leven Kit
Exceptional service history (£18K of bills, £8K of which in my car over past 3yr)
I have owned this Griffith for 3yrs and it has been a pleasure to own. I have taken a very fine original low mileage car and continued to improve it with a ‘no expenses spared’ attitude to maintenance and servicing.
Selling as I would like to try a T car.
Highlights:
A low mile Griffith with extensive TVR specialist service history irrespective of mileage
Recent (2025) suspension overhaul (£2K+) with Ben Laing Tuscan S spec Bilsteins (the ones to have)
Full electrical overhaul (2024) - Carl Baker (leading TVR electronics expert) new META alarm fitted and all wiring assessed and improved for reliability (£1K+)
New high torque starter motor (2024) fitted (£500)
All new fuel lines (E5 compatible)
12K and 6K mile services completed in past 3yr
New discs and pads and calipers removed and overhauled
New Tyres in last 2K miles
Low miles but the car has always been MOTd and run each year
6K road miles completed in the past 5yr illustrating the cars health and reliability (unlike many other TVRs which sit around and require recommissioning)
Clutch slave cylinder replaced
Solid original chassis well protected with appropriate products
Dan Taylor TVR has been looking after the car for the past 3yr and comments on how it feels ‘like new’ and the solid condition of the chassis..
Areas of improvement:
Passenger door card light sun bleaching (very common on original wool carpets)
Walnut veneer dash is cracked (again very common)
This Griffith is a rare find, ready for its next passionate owner to enjoy with confidence. History (supported with paperwork):
September 1, 1998 (1, 093 miles): Its very first 1K mile service was carried out by The TVR Centre.
July 20, 1999 (4, 330 miles): A 6K mile service by Henley Heritage.
July 9, 2001 (8, 896 miles): Henley Heritage completed the 12K mile service.
April 15, 2002 (10, 060 miles): 8K mile service from Adrian Blyth, just prior to a previous change of hands on April 19, 2002, which included a fresh service and MOT.
June 17, 2002 (10, 454 miles): A clutch replacement was undertaken by Adrian Blyth
March 21, 2003 (11, 421 miles): APM (TVR specialist), starting with a 6K service, electrical fixes for the battery charger and CD player.
March 29, 2004 (12, 731 miles): APM 6K service
March 24, 2005 (13, 450 miles): APM 6K service and MOT, followed shortly by a speedo sender and brake light repair on June 2, 2005 (13, 525 miles).
May 25, 2006 (14, 357 miles): APM 6K service
June 17, 2008 (15, 162 miles): APM 6K mile service
March 30, 2010: A Clarion hot start kit was purchased
May 23, 2012 (16, 197 miles): APM 6K mile service, including new rear brake pads, fresh brake fluid, and a comprehensive chassis clean, preparation, and protection, safeguarding its structural integrity.
June 4, 2014 (16, 860 miles): APM low mileage service, MOT
June 17, 2016 (17, 008 miles): APM MOT, low mileage service, and sleeving of the exhaust.
June 15, 2018 (17, 355 miles): APM MOT, 6K mile service, and a thorough check-over.
June 30, 2021 (17, 543 miles): APM, a 12K mile service plus MOT.
June 29, 2022 (19, 573 miles): MOT and screen washer pump repair by Acespeed.
October 18, 2022 (20, 198 miles): Shortly after acquisition, Sussex TVR performed a full inspection and 6K mile service, fitting new front pads, new braided brake hoses, and new fuel hoses
December 14, 2022 (20, 274 miles): Sussex TVR fix the speedo and repair the boot release button.
January 8, 2023: Rear screen on the hood was professionally replaced by CAR TRIM
September 29, 2023: Carl Baker performed an immobiliser replacement and a comprehensive electrical overhaul
January 8, 2024: Ben Lang Tuscan S Bilstein Dampers bought
May 24, 2024: PowerLite high torque starter motor was purchased, solving a start issue.
August 2, 2024 (21, 478 miles): A major 12K service by Taylor TVR, which included new discs, ball joints, clutch master and slave cylinders, engine mounts, and additional ethanol-compliant fuel lines, alongside new front tyres.
September 6, 2024: Stage 2 paint correction and ceramic coating
September 7, 2024 (22, 786 miles): Taylor TVR for an MOT and fitted the new PowerLite starter motor
May 2, 2025 (23, 343 miles): The latest 6K service from Taylor TVR included fitting the new Bilstein shocks and sealing the sump oil leak and changing the wishbone bushes.
