Try a free issue of Classic Motorsports, No cost, no obligation.
TVR 2800's intrigue me. the 3500's intriuge me. 280i's...not so much.
I've considered selling the porsche and starting the search for an engineless one "barn find" kinda car for either a BMW engine swap or a V8 swap. heck, I'd like a stock one...
so, teach me about TVR's.
sjd
You need to talk to Marshall aka Mr. TVR in Roanoke, Virginia. He's the TVR parts man and TVR club President. 
This is a photo of him from October, 2007.
Not a big fan of the 2500M (WAY too heavy immasculated TR6 engine up front causing handling issues like it did in the TR6... and I'm a TR6 owner) which was a TVR compromise because their preferred (and much stronger) Ford Essex 3L V6 was not Federalized. Makes a nice noise though.
The early wedge shaped 280i cars seemed to have some teething issues and were only a 4sp... but the cars were pretty much sorted and very desirable by the Rover V8 powered 350i... which came out just after TVR stopped US sales. There are a handful here.
In the UK these cars are not seen as desriable as the later V8 TVR cars and as such are a great deal, but the oldest of them are just now 25 years old and importable. I'm only waiting for the dollar to rebound a little before picking one up for about $5000-7000 and importing it...
I wouldn't turn down a previous generation Euro-spec 3000 either... though I prefer an open car and those are rarer.
Bill
Hmm, 2100 lbs, perfect 50/50 weight distribution, tube frame, and yes, heavy TR-6 engine. However, it works a lot better in this car than in the TR-6, and the 2500M can accept a wide variety of engines and engine configurations. But mine is just getting the old tractor engine built and tuned up to 170hp, which is enough to make it extremely fun to drive. I guess I don't agee.
truthfully, fast is fun, but i've just been "enjoying the ride" lately. the MGB is totally fun, and if it gets sold I can dump money into the healey, then that will be fun.
sjd
