1999 TVR GRIFFITH 500

Overview

An exceptional, late-model 1999 TVR Griffith 500 showing just 50,700 miles, extensively modernised and sorted by the UK’s leading marque specialists, Powers Performance.

Combining iconic British muscle styling with 21st-century reliability, this Griffith features the highly coveted Taraka engine modification alongside a comprehensive MBE ECU and custom wiring loom conversion. Finished in the spectacular, head-turning shade of Copper Cascade over a full Tan leather interior, this is a uniquely specified, completely future-proofed driver's Griffith.

Key Specifications & Mechanical Provenance

• Mileage: 50,700 guaranteed miles.

• Engine: 5.0L Rover V8 with full Powers Performance Taraka Engine Upgrade (ported heads, solid lifters, upgraded plenum, fully balanced bottom end).

• ECU & Ignition Upgrade: Full MBE Systems ECU conversion carried out by Powers Performance at 42,601 miles.

• Modernized Loom: Complete replacement engine wiring harness. The factory distributor, air flow meter, and stepper motor have been completely removed.

• Fully Mappable: Replaced with modern coil packs and a precision trigger wheel to enable fully mappable fuel and ignition timing.

• Chassis & Outriggers: Original chassis is structurally solid and in clean condition. Full body-off chassis refurbishment previously carried out (including powder coating and overhauled suspension).

Drivability & Performance

If you know TVRs, you know the Achilles' heel of the late-90s Rover V8 was the temperamental factory Lucas 14CUX fuelling and distributor system. This car has been comprehensively sorted.

By ditching the distributor and restrictive air flow meter in favour of modern coil packs and the MBE system, Powers Performance unlocked the true potential of the Taraka engine. The car starts instantly (hot or cold), idles flawlessly, and delivers a beautifully smooth, linear torque curve with massive efficiency and tractability. It is completely docile and reliable in modern traffic, yet retains that savage, unrestricted 500-spec performance and exhaust note when you drop a gear. Full invoices and official dyno printouts from Powers Performance are present in the history file.

Premium Factory Features

• Interior: Complete Tan full leather hide in lovely, supple condition.

• Comfort: Highly desirable factory Power Steering (PAS) and Air Conditioning options.

• Accoutrements: Estoril alloy wheels, upgraded front and rear lights, Leven interior trim enhancers, face-off radio, and original set of tools with the roof stowing bag.

• Ownership: Just 3 previous owners. Maintained regardless of cost, never raced, and used purely as an occasional dry-weather weekend car. Long MOT.

Aesthetic Condition

• Exterior Paint: The car was treated to a full premium color change in 2004, moving from its factory black to the iconic, multi-tone TVR "flip" shade of Copper Cascade. The paint shifts dramatically from deep copper to fiery red depending on the sunlight.

• Honest Imperfections: In the interest of total transparency, there is some minor micro-blistering on the back panel and rear wings. These remain completely unbroken and do not stand out in daylight, but they have been cleanly photographed to give the next buyer absolute peace of mind.

Genuine Reason for sale £20,500