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Single-Family-Owned, Twin-Turbocharged 1987 TVR 280i 5-Speed

United States • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #232543

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1987 TVR 280i is a single-family-owned convertible that was modified in 2019 with twin turbochargers, a T5 transmission, and a repaint. It features performance upgrades like Wilwood brakes and a custom exhaust, with cosmetic enhancements including a leather interior and carbon-fiber trim.

Condition

7

The car has been modified and repainted, with some aftermarket parts. While the Carfax is clean, rust is visible on underside components, suggesting some wear. Overall solid condition with slight wear visible.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SA9DH28P0HB019069

Odometer:

21,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

2.8-liter Ford Cologne V6 Twin TiAL Turbochargers Side-Exit Dual Exhaust T5 Five-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Yellow Black Soft Top Black Leather Upholstery Basketweave-Style 14" Ceres Wheels Wilwood Front Disc Brakes Aftermarket Coilovers Carbon-Fiber Interior Trim Carbon-Fiber-Look Engine Bay Wrap MOMO Steering Wheel Roll Bar Air Conditioning Alpine CD Stereo Fire-Suppression System
This 1987 TVR 280i is one of a claimed 862 convertibles produced and was reportedly purchased new by the current owner’s father.

It was later modified as part of a multi-year build completed in 2019 that involved a repaint in yellow and an interior re-trim in black leather as well as a rebuild of the 2.8-liter Cologne V6, the addition of twin TiAL turbochargers, and installation of a T5 five-speed manual transmission.

Additional highlights of the project include Wilwood front disc brakes, a custom side-exit dual exhaust system, a fire-suppression system, and a roll bar as well as carbon-fiber in...