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£5,285

1986 TVR 280i Convertible

United States • 10 Aug 2016

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AI Listing Summary

This 1986 TVR 280i Convertible is a US-market example with 56k miles, featuring a Cologne V6 engine and four-speed manual gearbox. It has benefitted from new steering rack, re-cored radiator, upgraded cooling fans and more. The sale includes service records from the last 24 years, a clean Carfax report, window sticker, and clear Oregon title.

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Condition 

7

The car is reported to have a deep overall gloss with intact TVR graphics and matching double pinstripes. The interior shows superficial cracking and entry/egress bolster scuffing, but no tears or popped seams are visible. The five-spoke 15" Pluton rims wear TVR caps and Falken Ziex rubber. There are stone chips and signs of use visible under bright outdoor lighting. The car requires minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SA9DH28P9GB019196

Odometer:

56,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Chassis: SA9DH28P9GB019196.

56k miles.

Fewer than 500 exported to USA.

Largely stock example.

Upgraded suspension and cooling.

Recent steering rack and tie rods.

Original wheels included.

Clean Carfax.

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
This 1986 TVR 280i is a US-market convertible with 56k miles on its Cologne V6 and four-speed manual gearbox.

Known as the Tasmin in the UK, the handbuilt 280i was the last TVR to be exported to the USA and fewer than 500 are thought to have made it here altogether.

This “Wedge” appears largely stock other than larger wheels (originals included) and mild suspension upgrades, and the seller is reportedly its third owner of six years. The car has benefitted from a new steering rack, recored radiator, upgraded cooling fans and more detailed below, and was a past class winner at an annual TVRCCNA “Out of the Woodwork” gathering.

The sale includes service records from the last 24 years as well as a clean Carfax report, window sticker, and clea...

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£4,035

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£8,743

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£16,253

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