Grantura V8 for sale

[Jonny TVR]

I'm new to TVR classics. The Grantura for sale in James Agger has caught my eye. However not sure what people in the know think of it, does it look OK?

http://www.jamesagger.com/listings/1966-d-reg-tvr-...

[anonymous-user]

Jonny TVR said:

I'm new to TVR classics. The Grantura for sale in James Agger has caught my eye. However not sure what people in the know think of it, does it look OK?

http://www.jamesagger.com/listings/1966-d-reg-tvr-...

It was at Burleigh last year (and for sale at the time). Looked great and I thought it was fantastic but others didn't think so and cant remember why....

[Andrew Gray]

Jonny it all depends what you want a car for its a rare car as all the Granturas are and an interesting conversion to V8 power with a later engine.
There are probably lots of different views about the car however dont listen to others you decide if you like the way it drives which i believe is great and want a car thats got a bit more power than a Grantura and cant afford a Griffith then this car IMOP is spot on.
Will it ever be an original car of course not however if it makes you smile every time you drive it then thats Priceless
Like it Buy it Use it Have fun i say
Andrew

Edited by Andrew Gray on Friday 23 September 13:56

[bluezeeland]

I'd say, go and view it, it looks good enough, Agger is a reputable dealer....

[alphaone]

It looks a fun car but seems expensive to me for something that's got the wrong engine it :-)

[pete.reeve]

Buy it. Enjoy It.

And make some money in a few years time.

Pete

[anonymous-user]

alphaone said:

It looks a fun car but seems expensive to me for something that's got the wrong engine it :-)

That was it - engine

[anonymous-user]

I didn't like it full stop. I find it strange that someone wouldn't have made an effort to install a ford V8 if doing a conversion.

That's just my opinion. If you like it, if it drives well and you can get to grips with the price, why not?

[Andrew Gray]

TVRMs said:

I didn't like it full stop. I find it strange that someone wouldn't have made an effort to install a ford V8 if doing a conversion.

That's just my opinion. If you like it, if it drives well and you can get to grips with the price, why not?

John is spot on there however most Griffith V8s are nearly 3 times that price what a nice V8 period Conversion would be no idea but you certainly could not buy a car and convert for 30k i am sure there is a deal to be done as its been for sale a while unless they are just enjoying it and if it sells it sells and if not happy to continue to enjoy
As prices rise in years to come put back to standard and you have your money back
A

[RobMk2a]

Best to speak to James Agger but I understand it started life in 1966 as an 1800s but now has an earlier Grantura Mk2 style body and Rover V8. Again I understand that it is a fairly recent conversion / rebuild and not carried out in period (such as Bob Brewer's Hillclimb car).

It would be interesting to know where (what car) the Mk2 body came from.

Rob

[timelord]

Had a Rover V8 in it in the early 80's when it was being used as a hillclimb car, with an auto box. The previous owner did several sensible upgrades to the transmission over the years, but still a lot of money for a heavily modified car

[Astacus]

RobMk2a said:

Best to speak to James Agger but I understand it started life in 1966 as an 1800s but now has an earlier Grantura Mk2 style body and Rover V8. Again I understand that it is a fairly recent conversion / rebuild and not carried out in period (such as Bob Brewer's Hillclimb car).

It would be interesting to know where (what car) the Mk2 body came from.

Rob

Thanks Rob very interesting. The price would prohibit a body swap back to the1800S format I suppose, so the figure rather means that the car will probably stay as is. An interesting motorcar.

[RobMk2a]

See P59 of Filby's book TVR Passion to succeed-.picture of GFV 182D with Tommy Entwistle, I assume the chassis from this 1800s was used in the creation of the James Agger car.

Edit - Also see P71 -72 &83 Filby Passion to succeed shows GFV 182D on test with Motor in December 1966. This test doesn't seem to be in the Brookland's Books portfolio.

Interesting dilemma on whether you would want to convert it back to the road test car. Another 1800s has recently had the Kamm tail body replaced with a Mk3 body so it can continue pre 65 FIA racing. I think the old body was recently for sale.

Rob

Edited by RobMk2a on Thursday 29th September 08:55

Edited by RobMk2a on Thursday 29th September 09:15

Edited by RobMk2a on Thursday 29th September 09:21

[The Surveyor]

RobMk2a said:

Interesting dilemma on whether you would want to convert it back to the road test car. Another 1800s has recently had the Kamm tail body replaced with a Mk3 body so it can continue pre 65 FIA racing. I think the old body was recently for sale.

Rob

I would be inclined to leave it as it is and enjoy it, it looks a very usable and pretty old TVR. There will be time in its future when you could rebuild it back to 'original' once it's become used and tired again. In the meantime, embrace the cars current V8 configuration as just another chapter in its history.

[davegt6]

I was approached by a French chap in the paddock at Angouleme (I was competing in my Grantura) who was interested in buying this car. I was not aware of it at the time or of the vendor. He showed me the pictures and description. He already has a 3000M as a road car and fancied this as an exciting classic for road use. All I could advise was that it would be a handful particularly in the wet and that it had an early body which didn't match the 1800S description so he should be wary. Also the engine was not a TVR fitment. He seemed comfortable about the bitsa approach as he just liked the look and the fun factor. I said I thought the price was premium but he seemed to have plenty of cash so if it was what he wanted as a plaything why not. No idea whether he has put an offer on it.