From crash to restoration

[Karl TVR]

So since smashing the hell out of my lovely S2 I've been busy scouring the internet for parts and other bits and bobs. I would also like to give special thanks to:

Mike Phillips (Philpot)for providing the new face of my S2. Thanks for the bonnet mate.

Norman Farmer (Gerald)for lots of advice of headlights and badges. Thank you

Dave M (Dave M ) for the usual sound advice and pitfalls of dubious characters offering parts on there first post! Thank you

So without further waffling im sure you would all like to see the picture.....

Please be aware that there is a full colour change involved with the respray (felt i needed to pre warn the die hard TVR purists as its not an original colour)

So heres the smashed wreckage...







Smashing to bits for salvage



Philpotts bonnet arrives and work starts on it...





Fully stripped ready for spraying...



Fully resprayed and parts back on. Hope you all like...



Went a bit Austin Powers on the badge







Thanks again for all the help hope you enjoy the pics

Regards

Karl

[TurboTony]

Looks great. Don't worry about it being a non original colour - I think that TVR would paint it any shade that you wanted. Mine isn't original and looks better for it....

[mikel003003]

Love the colour, is that number plate legal ?

[v8s4me]

Looks great! Well done for getting it all back together.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

mikel003003 said:

is that number plate legal ?

Nope

[Karl TVR]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

mikel003003 said:

is that number plate legal ?

Nope

Legal one is in the boot and needs to be put back on....at some point

[Gerald-TVR]

Looks the dogs dangley bits - well done

[Karl TVR]

One more big THANK YOU to Norman again. Forgot to say thanks for the smoked indicator lenses.

[Mrs BlueCerbera]

Karl TVR said:

Fully resprayed and parts back on. Hope you all like...




Karl

That looks stunning. Looks greener/darker in the other photos. More pics please!

[Karl TVR]

Mrs BlueCerbera said:

That looks stunning. Looks greener/darker in the other photos. More pics please!

Colour is BMW Sparkling graphite. I'll take some more pics tomorrow in the Manchester sunshine

[glenrobbo]

Hi Karl,
Love the Austin Powers Badge.
Here's mine....

Edit: Where in Manchester are you? PM me, be nice to arrange a run out sometime. We've got so many scenic routes to choose from, shame to drive solo.

Edited by glenrobbo on Saturday 23 February 23:44

[BountyHunter]

looks stunning, and fab work on the repairs

granite, that would be an early 90's BMW colour from memory

[phillpot]

Looking good Karl, especially the bonnet

[HvdWeerden]

Excellent work, love the color !

[Kie s2]

Well done Karl , great achievement , after your mishap ..... A+.

Now what do you prefer detention or the cane for that number plate ? Naughty boy !

Kie

[tinks v8S]

yes well done karl its looking good

[Karl TVR]

Kie s2 said:

Well done Karl , great achievement , after your mishap ..... A+.

Now what do you prefer detention or the cane for that number plate ? Naughty boy !

Kie

I've ordered a lovely "legal" reflective metal number plate

[BountyHunter]

how metallic is the paint ? (its been a long time since i saw a car in granite)

[Karl TVR]

Colour is BMW sparkling graphite not granite mate. It's a recent colour and poss only just discontinued by BMW.





Just taken these in the sunlight so not sure how they'll appear or if you'll be able to see how sparkly it is. I Bought a spray can from halfords and tested it on a old piece of fibreglass to check i loved the colour.

[Dave_M]

Well done Karl, she looks great and I'm glad you're sorted