Highlights

Desirable Starmist Ocean Haze metallic finish (paint code P422)
MOT valid until October 2027
Five former registered keepers
Largely unmodified throughout
Substantial history file with original TVR book pack and service book
Pre-Delivery Inspection stamp present in the service book

The Appeal

The TVR Griffith 500 is one of the most visceral British sports cars of the 1990s. Pairing a Rover-derived 5.0-litre V8 with a lightweight GRP body over a tubular backbone chassis, it delivered a raw, unfiltered driving experience that few contemporaries could match. With approximately 340 bhp sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox, the Griffith offered serious performance wrapped in one of the most striking shapes to emerge from Blackpool.

This 1995 example is finished in the sought-after Starmist Ocean Haze metallic and has had just five former registered keepers across its thirty-one years. The vendor states that it drives very well, with the V8 pulling strongly throughout the rev range and delivering considerable torque. Inside, the black sports seats, red carpeting, walnut-effect dashboard fascia and silver-embossed TVR instrumentation all remain in place, presenting a cabin that retains its period character.

A substantial history file accompanies the car, including the original TVR book pack, a service book with entries spanning the car's life and the original Pre-Delivery Inspection stamp, along with a collection of historic MOT certificates.

The Vendor adds:

"The Griffith is one of those cars that needs little introduction to enthusiasts, combining dramatic styling, a lightweight construction and the unmistakable character of a large-capacity V8 engine. This particular example has now reached thirty years of age and, rather than simply looking its years, presents as a car that has clearly benefited from careful ownership throughout its life.

TVR took a deliberately uncomplicated approach to performance, pairing a lightweight chassis and glass-reinforced plastic body with a muscular V8 engine and rear-wheel drive. There is little between the driver and the engine, the road and the sensations of driving, which is precisely what gives the Griffith its enduring appeal.

Finished in Starmist Ocean Haze, the long, sculptured bodywork remains attractive. The sweeping front end, low stance and curving rear quarters give the Griffith an unmistakable presence, while the compact cabin sits neatly within the flowing lines of the body. It is a design that still looks purposeful three decades after leaving the factory."

Key Information

Mileage: 83,600 miles (supported by historic MOT certificates)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 7th of October 2027
Technical specs: 5.0-litre V8 petrol (4,997cc, approximately 340 bhp), five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Paperwork: Original TVR book pack, service book with Pre-Delivery Inspection stamp, historic MOT certificates, two original keys with immobiliser fobs

The Detail

Rover-derived 5.0-litre V8, producing approximately 340 bhp
Starmist Ocean Haze metallic paint (code P422) over a GRP body on a tubular steel backbone chassis
The black convertible roof is in good condition, and the rear window remains clear
Seven-spoke alloy wheels described by the vendor as being in very good condition
Believed to be mechanically standard
Twin-sided exhaust system
Black sports seats look well-kept and supportive
Red interior carpeting contrasts with the black seating and trim
Three-spoke black leather steering wheel with embossed TVR emblem
Walnut-effect dashboard fascia
Switchgear in good order
It's reported that everything is in good working order
Silver-embossed TVR instruments in the factory layout
Silver TVR push-button door releases in place
Headlamps and front fog lamps reported to be in good condition
The vendor tells us that the car is driving very well, with an immediate throttle response

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