1965 TVR Griffith Series 200

1965 Griffith Series 200, 289ci V8 Gurney Eagle, 4spd, Willwood, Fresh Build

This 1965 Griffith Series 200 is #30 of fewer than 200 examples produced and was reportedly campaigned in SCCA events before it was purchased by the seller's uncle in 1993. It was acquired by the previous seller in 2000. The fiberglass bodywork is finished in red over gray leather upholstery, and power comes from a 289ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a Gurney/Eagle intake manifold and cylinder heads with magnesium valve covers as well as stainless steel headers with side-exit exhaust pipes, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, a fuel cell, Wilwood disc brakes, 15″ Panasport wheels, a cowl-mounted electrical cutoff switch, a roll bar, three-point harnesses, and a leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel. This Griffith is now offered with records, spare parts, a car cover, car show trophies, and a clean Arizona title in the seller's name.

The Series 200 was based on the TVR Grantura and was built by Griffith Motors, Inc. of Syosset, New York, between 1964 and 1965. The fiberglass bodywork on this example is finished in red and features chrome front and rear bumperettes, “refrigerator grille” fender vents, a cowl-mounted electrical cutoff switch, aluminum rocker panel trim, side-exit exhaust pipes, a flip-up fuel cap, quad taillights, and a rear molded European number plate mount. Stress cracks in the rear deck below the window and doors, paint cracks, and other imperfections in the finish can be seen in the gallery below. Brand new rear windscreen just fitted!

The 15″ Panasport Formula-One wheels feature polished lips and are mounted with 205/55 Dunlop Direzza DZ102 tires. The Griffith features a tubular steel backbone chassis with a fully independent suspension. Stopping power is provided by Wilwood disc brakes. A replacement brake master cylinder was reportedly fitted approximately 1,500 miles ago.

The cockpit features low-back fixed bucket seats trimmed in gray leather with red piping. Red carpets line the floors, and additional equipment includes a rollbar, an open glovebox, and a Southern Safety Equipment four-point driver's seat harness as well as a three-point passenger seat unit. There are stains on the headliner.

The leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel frames an 8k-rpm tachometer, a Smiths 160-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges. Spare Smiths auxiliary gauges are included in the sale and can be seen in the gallery. The five-digit odometer shows 21k miles, 11k of which were added under the previous seller's ownership. Current owner never got to drive the car as he acquired it late in life. Total mileage is unknown, but believed to be a low mile example.

The 289ci Ford V8 is fitted with Gurney/Eagle intake manifold and cylinder heads with magnesium valve covers as well as stainless steel headers. An engine overhaul is said to have been performed approximately 1,500 miles ago and included the installation of replacement bearings, piston rings, valves, gaskets, and seals, an Edelbrock gear drive kit, and a Holley carburetor. A custom aluminum radiator with an adjustable fan is fitted along with an Optima Red Top battery. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. A replacement clutch and cylinders were reportedly installed at the same time as the engine overhaul. A custom fuel cell with and rollover valve is fitted with a vapor canister to keep fuel smell out of the cabin.