Description
TVR Griffith 5. 2 – Fully Rebuilt – Peter Wheelers personal engine fitted. Believed to be the first made. – £29, 995
If you’re looking for a Griffith and don’t want to immediately spend £10–15k putting one right… read this.
This is a properly sorted, no-expense-spared 5. 2 Griffith with all the big jobs already done.
69k miles | British Racing Green (1 of only 5) | £29, 999
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THE IMPORTANT BIT (WHY THIS CAR)
Most Griffiths at this mileage are:
• On tired engines
• Due a rebuild
• Sitting on original chassis components
This one isn’t.
✔ Fully rebuilt engine (John Eales cam & followers)
✔ Refurbished gearbox + diff
✔ Clutch, hydraulics, oil system – all done
✔ Chassis + outriggers – excellent
Buy it, drive it, enjoy it, love it.
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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
• 5. 2 V8 – fully rebuilt
• High-lift cam – massive low-end torque
• New rings, bearings, oil pump, intake, sensors
• Re-cored radiator
• Properly run in (motorway miles, multiple oil changes)
Pulls hard from low revs – even in 5th. Proper TVR torque.
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GEARBOX & DRIVETRAIN
• Later spec gearbox (Tuscan/ Chimaera type – better design)
• Fully rebuilt (synchros, seals, bronze components)
• Refurbished diff
• New clutch (~1k miles)
No clunks, no excuses. Just drives right.
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CHASSIS & RUNNING GEAR
• Outriggers – restored, as new
• Upgraded round wishbones (stronger, won’t rot like originals)
• All ball joints replaced
• New front shocks / recent rears
• Upgraded front brakes
Track V Road rated the chassis as one of the best they’ve seen.
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EXTERIOR
• Rare British Racing Green (1 of 5)
• Front end upgraded to later 500/ facelift style
• Front resprayed + PPF protected
• Custom 6-light setup (looks + proper night visibility)
• Halo indicators + centre driving light
• Tinted lights/ fogs – suits the car perfectly
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INTERIOR
• Brand new Peter Wiggins dash
• High-end switchgear upgrade
• 6x9 rear speakers
• USB charging in glovebox
• Alloy interior upgrades throughout
• Adjustable electric power steering (light parking / firm motorway)
Interior is clean – no wear issues.
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OTHER DETAILS
• Battery relocated to boot (better balance + more cabin room)
• Pre-cat setup
• Engine built to Peter Wheeler-era spec
• Hood + roof panel (with storage bag)
• Spare included
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WHEELS
• Supplied on Estorils with new tyres
• Gotti wheels only with full asking price
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THE REALITY
I wasn’t planning to sell this car.
It’s had serious time, money, and effort put into making it right. But I’ve got another Griffith (6. 0 LS), and two is one too many.
You will struggle to find another at this price with:
• Engine done properly
• Drivetrain sorted
• Chassis this good
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PRICE: £29, 995
Not desperate to sell. Not interested in low offers.
If you want a cheap Griffith – there are plenty.
If you want a sorted one – this is it.
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Message if you’re serious
