Tvr vixen project for sale on eBay

[1969tuscan]

1969 S1 vixen for sale now on eBay Ithought all S1s had mk 1 Cortina rear lights but apparently they made a few with fiat square rear lights , this one is j reg and comes with a new chassis , starting bids £8,500 reserve not met , ooks like a big project to me , no mention of what engine it's got apparently all parts are there, any one interested?

[Andrew Gray]

Reserve not met as there are no bids yet?
Great opportunity only 101 made and with a new Chassis that makes a lot of difference
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Vixen-S1-Fantastic-...
Being sold by TVR Classics who make a lot of the chassis and bodys for the older cars
Andrew

[Astacus]

Fiat square rear lights? Really? I had never heard of that any more info?

[plasticpig72]

Sorry but i think it's "G" reg first registered 22nd August 1968
Alan

Edited by plasticpig72 on Friday 10th August 13:50

[tomtrout]

Astacus said:

Fiat square rear lights? Really? I had never heard of that any more info?

I think that was somebody attempting a period mod back in the 70s, along with the reversing lights. Easy to sort out and looks like a cracking project to me.

[Astacus]

Yes that’s what I thought. It looks like nice project, and with a proper* new chassis thrown in it has to be on the way out the door already.

• And I say that with feeling!

[1969tuscan]

Sorry my mistake it is a G reg but according to the guy who's advert it is it's a 1969 and he reckons they did fit a few cars with fiat rear lights, I wonder what engine it's running a ford or is it a b seires BMC unit, couldn't see any mention of engine on advert , unless I've missed it .? I also noticed the one peice rain chanel
Different on my S2 which is also a 1969

[plasticpig72]

Just to be clear he can say it's a 1969 Model but it was first registered 22nd August 1968 according to DVLC Database.
I'm sure he's saying it's a 69 model. People used to wait for the 1st August to have the latest upto date reg
Alan

[Andrew Gray]

tomtrout said:

Astacus said:

Fiat square rear lights? Really? I had never heard of that any more info?

I think that was somebody attempting a period mod back in the 70s, along with the reversing lights. Easy to sort out and looks like a cracking project to me.

There where a few made with those lights either as a design experiment or because of a supply issue does not work IMOP but new owner can decide to keep them for history sake or fit the usual ones but a great opportunity.
Andrew

[Moto]

IMHO the square lights look OK, although no where near as pretty as the ban the bomb units. But as said, if they are original well.....

I'd defo lose those reversing lights and fit the correct black tin square number plate. That alone would improve the rear end appearance no end.


Moto

[Astacus]

Andrew Gray said:

There where a few made with those lights either as a design experiment or because of a supply issue does not work IMOP but new owner can decide to keep them for history sake or fit the usual ones but a great opportunity.
Andrew

Every days a school day Andrew,! Where did you get hold of that information?

I am hoping to go and see Duncan next weekend to pick up some stuff he has for me. He said I could have look at the car if it’s still around, just so I can get some more S1 pictures for my rebuild jigsaw puzzle!

[anonymous-user]

There’s an immaculate S4 Vixen on eBay now at a reasonable buy it now....

TVR Vixen - 1972 - Amazing Condition https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

[lordofthewings]

Dammit !! I was in Launceston last week and never knew the car was there. Looks like it has a dodgy bonnet shut on the passenger side, and the sunroof has (outside stored ?) bird poo/mould marks. Would like to see some pics of the chassis and engine bay.

[Andrew Gray]

Astacus said:

Andrew Gray said:

There where a few made with those lights either as a design experiment or because of a supply issue does not work IMOP but new owner can decide to keep them for history sake or fit the usual ones but a great opportunity.
Andrew

Every days a school day Andrew,! Where did you get hold of that information?

I am hoping to go and see Duncan next weekend to pick up some stuff he has for me. He said I could have look at the car if it’s still around, just so I can get some more S1 pictures for my rebuild jigsaw puzzle!

By asking the right people Mathew until i saw them myself i presumed they had been added later but decided to ask and find out its the only way to learn.
Andrew

[anonymous-user]

lordofthewings said:

Looks like it has a dodgy bonnet shut on the passenger side, and the sunroof has (outside stored ?) bird poo/mould marks.

The bonnet is open in one photo, perfect fit when closed in another. The sunroof looks excellent to me but cloth-ey rather than smooth vinyl so a replacement

[tomtrout]

Andrew Gray said:

There where a few made with those lights either as a design experiment or because of a supply issue does not work IMOP but new owner can decide to keep them for history sake or fit the usual ones but a great opportunity.
Andrew

When you say a few were made with those lights, do you know how many? Nothing would surprise me about the parts used in old TVRs. It's not as if this car is one of the very last one or two S1s made, where you might expect the odd "upgrade" over earlier cars but there were at least a dozen S1s made after this car and I presume most before and after had the Mk 1 cortina lights. A little bit odd to change the appearance and styling of a car only to go back to the lights fitted to the early model? Would love to see a photo of another with those lights fitted.

[anonymous-user]

Looks to me like a home build never seen them lights before and I’ve seen a good few Vixens like we all have!

[tileart]

V6 Pushfit said:

The bonnet is open in one photo, perfect fit when closed in another. The sunroof looks excellent to me but cloth-ey rather than smooth vinyl so a replacement

Now sold according to the Ebay listing.

[anonymous-user]

tileart said:

Now sold according to the Ebay listing.

Someone’s got a good car there hopefully they’ll appear on PH
The ad says they’re viewing next Saturday so it’s a bit early to put it as sold. Maybe the seller didn’t know it’s value and jumped at the first interest?

[plasticpig72]

Imho the value and price is a personal thing for you to come to terms with.
I hope it has been bought by someone who will care for it and above all get out and drive it with a big smile on his face.
I hope that he will post here so we can all share the pleasure
Alan