Wednesday 17th July 2002

Arabian 460 SEAC

LHD, auto, 4.6 SEAC spotted at Zolder

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[Nacnud]

Any idea What makes a SEAC a SEAC ?

I'm no expert, but this really does look like an SE !

[Podie]

SEAC - Special Edition Aramid Composite.

Basically it means that it's kevlar (you should be able to see the weave through the paint if you have a close look.

Couldn't tell from the photos if it is a SEAC, but don't think that many true SEAC's were made... think they ended up being GRP like the rest of the range.

I'm sure Steve Heath or Ted would know...

[marki]

quote:Any idea What makes a SEAC a SEAC ?

I'm no expert, but this really does look like an SE !

I think also they have rose jointed suspension and some other special stuff going on in the susp department

[roop]

There are several variants of the SEAC from what I gather. The proper ones were a stainless steel chassis, rose jointed suspension and a kevlar body. They also had the biggest Rover V8 of any TVR at that point with the 4.2 This featured numerous enhancements over the 3.9 as I remember. There were very few SEACs produced to this spec, although I have a feeling that Sean Hayes' SEAC is a full-spec item as I'm sure I knew it's original owner...!

[roop]

Yep Nacnud, looks like an SE to me too. Certainly no perspex'd front indicators, flared arch extensions or picnic table spoiler that I can see. Isn't it too late for a SEAC on a J-plate...?

[johno]

This car is a 450 SE not a 460 SEAC.

It belongs to Tim Wood who is a member of PH and would happily discuss the car.

It is very special and like no other Wedge around with a ZF Auto box, incredible sound system and more radiators than you could throw a stick at.

There are 2 of them. The sister car is red and has dissappeared. I'll let Tim tell you the rest of the story



>> Edited by johno on Wednesday 17th July 09:38

[shayes]

There is J5 EAC which used to be Martin O'Neils (green I think)

The picture in this article looks like an ordinary SE body.

The guy in Bahrain was ripped off!

:-)

As for what makes a SEAC a SEAC - well, if you have to ask :-P

Sean

[jeremyc]

quote:There is J5 EAC which used to be Martin O'Neils (green I think)

Which is currently for sale here on PH: www.pistonheads.com/ads/displayAd.asp?advertId=2704

[shayes]

Tim Woods! Of course - tragically I thought I recognised the registration - he occasionally signs off with that information.

[Imelda]

quote:

quote:There is J5 EAC which used to be Martin O'Neils (green I think)

Which is currently for sale here on PH: www.pistonheads.com/ads/displayAd.asp?advertId=2704

Stop that! You're making my wallet itch.

[shayes]

That'll be A5 EAC the car that keeps my car's value up (thankfully)

I looked at that car 6.5 years ago and it was in great condition - unfortunately I couldn't buy it at that time.

Looks like it still is in great condition

Sean

[shayes]

Ahh remembered (sadly). Martins J5 EAC was red.

8/10 must try harder

[Nacnud]

quote:Any idea What makes a SEAC a SEAC ?

Cheers for confirming that this is an SE and not a SEAC. Most of the SEAC stuff was optional; but I'd never heard of the nose and flares being missed off a SEAC.

For the record.......

Arabian SEAC. There was a Saudi 420 SEAC. Sprint Aug 1994 reported it had been shipped back to the UK. It looks like a 'normal' SEAC.

Stainless steel chassis. I've only heard one one SEAC with this fitted. I believe it was an experiment and was never made an option.

Tea Tray spoiler. At least one SEAC was specified without the trademark spoiler.

Rose jointed suspension. Sprint in Aug 1994 reported that only two cars came with fully rose jointed suspension, some were partial rose jointed and some had none at all.

Kevlar body. About 12 were made with Kevlar of which 3 were reported to still exist by Sprint in Aug 1994. At least one SEAC was made with a carbon-fibre body. Most SEACs were made with a glass body.

[shayes]

Tea Tray spoiler. At least one SEAC was specified without the trademark spoiler.

Even sadder is that I know it's blue and is D172 ALL - spotted way way ago in Midhurst by yours truly when in my SEAC on the way to Goodwood circuit.

I'll get my coat.

[stig]

There's a 460SE for sale in the ads. I should know, it's mine

www.pistonheads.com/ads/displayAd.asp?advertId=4827

[Nacnud]

Sean - Checking Spring Aug 1994, you are right. However, it also looks like gunmetal grey TVR 420S is also spoilerless !!!!

[Imelda]

quote:
There's a 460SE for sale in the ads. I should know, it's mine

www.pistonheads.com/ads/displayAd.asp?advertId=4827

And your keys would be grasped firmly in my hot sticky flipper by now, if I could just get Mrs Imelda to accept the styling.

[shayes]

quote:
Sean - Checking Spring Aug 1994, you are right. However, it also looks like gunmetal grey TVR 420S is also spoilerless !!!!

TVR 420 S has a spoiler now as well as a boot full of ICE/Audio stuff. Owner Steve Beck races (or used to) in the Tasmin Challenge. That car was previously owned by Tim Lamont who also owned an F reg red SEAC.

Thankfully I forget who owns Tims old red SEAC.

Blah Blah

I'm getting my coat again...

[Nacnud]

quote:Thankfully I forget who owns Tims old red SEAC.

It now belongs to PH reader Brm Brm but it's been resprayed Gunmetal Grey. Recently went for a blast over Exmoor with him.

[Roy C]

There was re-imported Arabian 420 SEAC, owned in the mid-90s by Martin Price (Herts area). It was black with it's original black hood, which had faded to a light canvas colour.

>> Edited by Roy C on Wednesday 17th July 14:00