Introduction
Kristina Leikaite
The raw primal instincts within the Griffith 500 will take over your very soul!
An iconic car for the brand, the Griffith brought the brand into the sights of the big league, with the previously unheard novelty of reliability with a vast improvement in build quality. Not that these were the main reasons why one bought a TVR. With the launch of the Griffith 500 in 1993, TVR allowed the car to be easily customised from the factory meaning that no cars are said to be alike. But again, this is not why you buy a TVR. With over 330BHP on tap, the V8 5.0-litre engine likes to party... This is why you buy a TVR. Created in the same mould as the traditional hairy-chested roadsters of the past, the Griffith needs respect. The car has personality but you need to learn how to deal with the driving characteristics. That alone should be a reason to own one.
This car has a low recorded mileage of just ~30,815, coming out of 17 years of ownership and has been used sparingly the last decade. The car is nicely presented, with a very clean interior, straight body and evidence of being kept in dry storage.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Kristina after meeting Nigel the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi Nigel – please can you advise whether the car has PAS? Thanks and regards
Hi Nigel yes TVR has PAS best regards Nigel
Please can you tell me if the car was serviced when it was re-commissioned and what was undertaken if it was.
Thank you.
Hi Andy. the coolant was replaced as it was drained during storage and oil change and filters. The car is running perfectly and a new battery has recently been fitted but i would recommend a full service which is now due based on mileage. Best regards Nigel
Hi Nigel
Looks nice . Bit concerned it hasn’t been serviced since 2003 / 26k miles. You mention it was re commissioned – was that in 2018 and what was done and who by ?; also were there any advisories on the last MOT ? does it have a hard top or any other extras ?
Would be good to see it an hear it – is there any chance of that
Gordon
Hi Gordon probably best you give me a call and i can answer any questions you have, best regards Nigel
How long have you owned this vehicle as the V5 shows that it was issued only a few weeks ago?
Can you explain why the car was not used for such a long time.
Thank you.
Hi Roger i have owned the car for seventeen years but i had a personalised reg number which i have just taken off car.The reason for not using the car very much is that i also have motorbikes and a trike and could not justify taxing and insuring everything at the same time. I was planning to keep it for my retirement but my plans have changed.I hope this answers your questions
Some pictures of the chassis and outriggers are required. Love these cars but this is their Achilles heal. Thanks Matt
Hi Matt I am unable to get underneath car to take pictures of chassis but can tell you that i inspected chassis during its last Mot and the
chassis is in good order apart from slight surface rust in small areas where original paint had flaked off. In my 17 years of ownership this car has never been out in the rain and has been dry stored all this time
Have the outriggers been examined for rust i know this is a problem in the tvrs i have owned.Is there any service history besides the old M.O.T.S which really proove nothing. thanks
Hi David I examined chassis during its last Mot and the chassis is in good order apart from slight surface rust in small areas where original paint has flaked off. The car has full TVR service history up to 25726 miles and the service book is stamped to proove this. I would reccommend a full service before putting car back on road.
thankyou
Hi what condition is the chassis?
the chassis is in good condition with slight surface rust in small areas where original paint has peeled off. I have never taken car out in the rain
What is the chassis like and any service history.
The chassis is in good condition with a very slight bit of surface rust in small areas where original paint has flaked off
Thank you for letting me know.
service book is stamped with full service history by TVR specialists
Good looking TVR. Being where you are has it been to HHC at Hexham for any work?
No work done by HHC HEXHAM but service book is stamped by TVR specialists from new.
Vehicle Location
Morpeth, Northumberland
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