1995 TVR Griffith 500

Highlights

• In the same family for over 20 years
• MOT until June 2027, with no advisories.
• Only approximately 4,000 miles covered in the last 20 years
• The vendor states it has never been driven in the wet in the last 20 years
• Mechanically factory standard
• Private registration plate included in the sale

The Appeal

The TVR Griffith is one of the most visceral British sports cars of the 1990s. With its Rover-derived 5.0-litre V8 producing 340 bhp, a five-speed manual gearbox, and famously no driver aids whatsoever, it offers a raw, engaging driving experience that is increasingly sought after. The combination of fibreglass bodywork, muscular performance, and handbuilt Blackpool character makes the Griffith a compelling proposition for enthusiasts who value driving purity above all else.

This 1995 example has been in the same family for over 20 years, having been owned by the vendor's father-in-law from 2005 before passing to the current keeper in 2018. It was SORN'd for a decade in dry storage before being carefully recommissioned. Finished in yellow over a blue leather interior with wood inlays and yellow-piped floor mats, it is a striking colour combination. The car holds a valid MOT until June 2027, with no advisories.

Key Information

• Mileage: 47,692 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until June 2027 with no advisories
• Technical specs: 5.0-litre Rover V8 producing 340 bhp, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox
• Paperwork: private registration plate included in the sale; owner’s manual, MOT certificates and 2021 service invoice supplied

The Detail

• Last serviced in November 2021, less than 2,000 miles ago
• Broken spring and drop link have been replaced; otherwise mechanically factory standard, we are told
• The vendor states the leather dashboard and seats present well and appear free from major defects
• 15-inch front and 16" rear wheels with some marks on the centre caps
• A few stone chips noted but no accident damage
• Tyres are reported to be quite old
• Carpets slightly faded due to age and sunlight; a roll of matching carpet is included
• Some damage to door window seals, reported not to affect function
• Fuel gauge operates but only reads half when full; may need recalibration
• No radio currently fitted
• Kept on a trickle charger; the vendor reports it always starts first turn
• Taken off the road every winter and stored in dry conditions, we are told

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