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1988 TVR 420 SEAC

1988 TVR 420 SEAC-Sold

Lot Number: 223

1988 TVR 420 SEAC

""The beginning of a new era in the developing history of TVR""...

 

First registered on the 8th December 1987, E320 EEO was the 1987 Motor Show car

Currently showing 23,000 miles supported by 22 older MOT Certificates

In 2009, the previous owner spent £7,500 on a full engine rebuild by 'V8 Developments'

Stainless steel manifolds and exhaust, new hood and carpets, and polished OZ Split-rim alloys

In 2017, this SEAC won the 'Best Of British' at Salon Prive (Pirelli Prestige and Performance)

Supplied with the original sales invoice, the original TVR Handbook and service book, period photographs of the car at the Motor Show coupled with magazines in which the car has featured, 12 months MOT, and a fitted indoor car cover

 

  • Sold for: £24,420

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 23rd March, 2019 at 12.00pm GMT at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Green

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    E320EEO

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    23000 Miles

SUMMARY

""The beginning of a new era in the developing history of TVR""...

 

First registered on the 8th December 1987, E320 EEO was the 1987 Motor Show car

Currently showing 23,000 miles supported by 22 older MOT Certificates

In 2009, the previous owner spent £7,500 on a full engine rebuild by 'V8 Developments'

Stainless steel manifolds and exhaust, new hood and carpets, and polished OZ Split-rim alloys

In 2017, this SEAC won the 'Best Of British' at Salon Prive (Pirelli Prestige and Performance)

Supplied with the original sales invoice, the original TVR Handbook and service book, period photographs of the car at the Motor Show coupled with magazines in which the car has featured, 12 months MOT, and a fitted indoor car cover

 

DESCRIPTION

Award Winning TVR 420 SEAC, Known as Wild Rover.

and the complete specification was chosen by Peter Wheeler, also nicknamed the 'Wild Rover' from the May 1988 Car Magazine a copy of which is with the history file featuring this very car. High-resolution photographs of the car on the 1987 Motor show stand are included in the history file and show the car as new. The car, as it stands now, is not far short of this condition to this day, having covered just 23,000 miles from new, it is in stunning condition.

the original sales invoice from Haughins TVR Agent to a Mr. D. Carter of Kendal who part exchanged his TVR 390 SE, this invoice also confirms this is the Ex-Motor show car, the original TVR Handbook, service book and original photographs of the TVR at the motor show coupled with magazines in which the car has featured.

and also a fitted specialist car cover in green. In 2009, the previous owner also had V8 Developments fulfil an engine rebuild that cost circa £7,500, this just part of the fantastic care in which he kept the vehicle during his 20 years, including being kept in a heated garage throughout that time.

A TVR in superb condition with fantastic history provides a great opportunity to buy a part of TVR history

Comes with 12 months MOT and a fitted indoor car cover

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
223
Make
TVR
Model
420 SEAC
Registration Number
E320EEO
MOT Expiry
04/03/2020
Chassis Number
SA9DH35P9HB019406
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Green

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108 / 135

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About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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