Beautifully presented inside, out and under the bonnet
Replacement 'Surrey' foldable hood
Recent full service and new tyres fitted
Advisory-free MOT until July 2025
Raw, V8 convertible; TVR in its finest form
The Appeal
Boutique British sports car manufacturer TVR entered its golden age during what have become known affectionately as the "Peter Wheeler Years": 1981-2004. It was during this time the Blackpool-based firm churned out a string of fire-breathing monsters, revered for their immense performance and feared for their unforgiving nature. These TVRs are true "driver's cars", not for the faint of heart.
Here we have one of the greatest hits from the Wheeler era, a 1996 TVR Griffith. Many would argue TVRs are best-enjoyed in V8, convertible form, and the Griffith ticks both of those boxes. A proper British muscle car and a genuine thinking person's alternative to the oh-so predictable 911, the Griffith took those core principles that made TVRs so special; a lightweight rear-drive design with a thumping great engine residing in the front, dressed in advanced tubular construction and curved body lines.
This car is accompanied by a wealth of paperwork and comes freshly serviced and has advisory-free MOT until 18th July 2025. It's the later and highly coveted 5.0-litre model, in great mechanical and aesthetic order. Spring has finally sprung, and with summer on the horizon, what better time has there been to get your hands on a V8 roadster?!
The vendor says:
"Amazing fun to drive and extremely quick - I love the engine power; it allows 1st and 2nd gear start. The 4th gear runs well from a low speed of 20mph running very smoothly. A clutch servo has been fitted (may be removed) for ease of clutch control. The owner reluctantly selling due to knee injury."image.png3.61 MB
The History and Paperwork
62,280 miles
First registered 01/10/1996
Sold new through Station Hill Garage of Farnham, who serviced the car until 1998
Purchased by the previous owner in 2017, touring across the UK and Northern Spain
Originally wore the registration mark P482 APM, now on private registration P900 GRF
Accompanied by the original Griffith 500 owners' book
Service book contains an extensive collection of stamps
Expansive history file with service invoices from original purchase to present
Includes literature on the history of the Griffith
Vast collection of previous MOT certificates, including the first one in 1999
Two sets of keys as well as two immobiliser remotes
MOT until 18th July 2025
V5C registration document present
Full service recently completed in readiness for sale
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 superbly across the car, exuding a deep shine throughout
Fitted with a recent new Surrey folding top with storage bag, transforming the usability of the car through the summer as the top can be removed without sacrificing use of the boot
Roof unlatches and retracts comfortably and with ease to provide a great open top experience
The original hard canvas roof is stored and is virtually unused; very hard to find
Original TVR Estoril alloy wheels; light kerb rash to the nearside front
The original tools have also been kept with orginal leather tool bag.
Although the carpets are in good order new carpets with leather trim have been made using the original template should they be required at a later stage
Panel gaps appear straight and consistent across the car
Badging and exterior trim present exceedingly well, in good clean order
Magnolia half leather upholstery in good shape throughout
Sculpted leather sports seating presented nicely with just a subtle patina
Curved blue dash panel 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 but perfectly serviceable and a new set accompanies the car (see photographs below)
The original tools have also been kept with orrginal leather tool bag
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