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77 Lancia Scorpion


67 Camaro RS Conv.


68 Austin Healey Sprite


68 Cougar


69 Corvette


70 Opel GT


69 Marcos 3000GT


86 TVR 280i


73 TVR 2500M


90 Buick Reatta

1985 TVR
280i Series 1.5

House Restoration Project




This poor TVR has been passed around from one owner to another over an unknown number of years. It apparently lived much - if not most - of its life in southern Texas. Based on the seller's story and what can be found in the available records, it sat outside in one or more residential yards until it was "rescued" by a frequent passerby. That buyer eventually took it with him on a move to North Carolina.

The familiar "it was running when it was parked" story accompanies this neglected wedge. Under the bonnet, all seems to be in order - with maybe a few minor items likely to be required before it will run again (we have the warm-up regulator that is missing in the photos). The convertible top is shredded - not even good enough for a pattern (but we have 2 other wedges for that). The interior looks to be complete (although somewhat disassembled) and the glass is in good shape. The frame (what we've seen of it from above) is rusty and may need to have some tubes replaced.

This car's future is uncertain at this time. However, if it isn't restored, it may provide donor components for our '85 280i Series 1 and maybe it's chassis to our Fiberfab Jamaican II body.


BEFORE YOU ASK ABOUT BUYING THIS CAR

Please note that this car was purchased
with the intent of restoring it.

It is not listed here for the purposes of selling it, so please don't call or email asking for a sale price. However, if you really do want to buy this car, feel free to make an offer. Do realize that this car was purchased for our own purposes as opposed to being purchased for resale. So, it will likely take an offer that is greater than what might be considered "market value".

If you are seriously interested in a completed car like this one and have some patience, Midlife Classics can work with you to restore this car (or one like it) to your personal specifications.





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