Also have a 1968 tvr tuscan rolling chassis no rust complete engine,trans power brakes 302 v8 missing body all papers to register. Either would be paired with the toploader fourspeed manual gearbox. The tvr griffith series 400 is a 2door coupe sports car produced by griffith motor company in plainview, new york a ford dealer in plainviewhicksville ny, long island, between 1964 and 1967. This is chassis number 11 of the 192 series 200 griffiths built. Find parts and accessories, add or update your vehicle details, and interact with other owners. The following parts fit a 1965 griffith 200 edit go to my garage. Bid for the chance to own a 1965 griffith series 200 project at auction with bring a. The tvr griffith series 400 is a 2door coupe sports car produced by griffith motor company in. The car was purchased new in 1965 and drag raced thru 1967. Bodyoff restoration by randy hartigen, founder and former president of the griffith owner. The last time this car was on the road was in the early 1970s. It was the successor to the tvr griffith 200, featuring improved cooling via a larger radiator with twin electric fans, redesigned rear suspension, and a redesigned rear with better visibility and the. Jaguar etype xke xke competition cars lightweight griffith book.
We have 2 honda ct200 manuals available for free pdf download. This 1965 tvr griffith 200 chassis 20005073 is said to retain its original 289ci fordsourced v8, and much like the sellers other, previously featured tvr, the car appears as if it may remain largely factory. The first griffith cars were based on the tvr grantura mark iii, and designated griffith series 200. As the series 400 cars were being produced in early 1965, the entire east coast of the us was crippled by a prolonged dock strike.
Sep 25, 2017 tvr griffith 200 fia race car restored for sale 1965 sep 25, 2017 tvr griffith 200 fia race car restored for sale 1965 stay safe and healthy. He took the mild mannered and lightweight fourcylinder tvr grantura, fitted it with a potent 289 cubic inch v8 ford. This is a 1965 classic car in tucson az posted on oodle classifieds. This 1965 griffith series 200 chassis 2005024 is a nicely upgraded early production example thats said to be a first place winner at the 1985 annual shelby meet, a claim backed by a cool dash plaque. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. The griffith 200 was sold in the uk as the tvr griffith and in the united states as the griffith 200. Jack griffith was the owner of syosset ford, a dealership located very near our own facility on long island, and a racer as well. This 1965 griffith series 200 was one of the early development cars for. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The griffith 200 was the inspiration of the long island ford dealer andrew jack griffith who wanted a potent coupe to offer. Griffith series 200 griffith series 400 griffith series 600.
An ultrarare 1965 tvr griffith prototype will be auctioned in may. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Lightweight and compact, and with a claimed 195bhp available from the 298ci 4. It appears as though it was used as a drag car before being put up in storage. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1965 griffith series 200. The vast majority of the 300 or so griffiths ever built in two variants, the earlier griffith 200 with the mk iii grantura rear end and the later griffith 400 with the 1800s based manx tail were for the us export market and probably less than 20 were sold in the uk. Fewer than 200 1965 model year griffith 200 sports cars were built in the companys syosset, new york, facility. View and download plymouth valiant v100 1965 service technical manual online.
Griffith ran a car repair workshop in the us for patrons such as gerry sagerman and mark donohue. Later production models used a 289 v8, with a 4speed manual transmission. Jack griffith was the owner of syosset ford, a dealership located very near our own facility on. A prototype of the tvr griffith 200 is going up for auction in early may during rm. The tvr griffith 200 or griffith series 200 was a lightweight fibreglassbody sports car. The 1965 tvr griffith 200 prototypein pictures bryan hood. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1965 griffith tvr 200 and assess the current state of the classic car market. This 1965 tvr griffith, is a series 200, with its original hy po ford 289ci 271 hp v8 engine and a 4speed top loader transmission. Tvr griffith 200 fia race car restored for sale 1965. It was the successor to the tvr griffith 200, featuring improved cooling via a larger radiator. The subject of an older restoration, the car still looks quite good throughout, and its 289 with 351w.
First roadgoing griffith aka tvr griffith 200 for sale. The third griffith factory development car used as a factory test platform by tvr. Order online and have it delivered, or pick up at your local store. Dealer suggested retail no info private party value no info trim. Great prices on aftermarket 1965 griffith 200 auto parts and accessories. A powerful sixties sportscar, both suitable for road and track. By all accounts, griffith 200s could be scary to drive and commonly suffered from overheating engines, undercharging electrical systems, failing rear axles and leaking gas tanks. Griffith sold it to a dealer in virginia, which then sold it to the current owner in 1968. Jack griffith came up with the idea for the car in 1964, and secured rights to market. Honda ct200 manuals manuals and user guides for honda ct200. In the united states, the make was griffith and the model was griffith series 200, whilst the united kingdom the make was tvr and the model was griffith 200. New engine intake manifold for ford small block 289 302 edelbrock 2121.
Comprised of the tubular steel frame and fiberglass body housing from a tvr grantura, housing a 260ci ford v8 later a 289ci mill married to a fourspeed transmission, the griffith series 200 was originally engineered to take aim at the iconic ac cobra. Valiant v 200 1965, signet 1965, barracuda 1965, belvedere i 1965, belvedere ii 1965, satellite 1965, fury i 1965, fury ii 1965, fury iii. The tvr griffith 200 is a twoseater coupe produced from 1963 to 1964. In 1966 monnich returned the car to griffith motors, which repowered it with another 260 v8 removed from another prototype.
In conclusion, to all griffith owners mike mooney just got a newly printed batch of griffith manuals, and that made my day as ive been seeking one for sixteen years. Motorcar classics is pleased to present this very rare 1965 griffith 200 featured in white with black racing stripes and black leather interior. The prototype was shipped to the uk and the concept approved by the factory, with production of the tvr griffith 200, as this new model was known, commencing towards the end of 1962. In 1964 jack griffith began an enterprise that still resounds throughout the motoring world. Its colors, patina, and delicate wires make for quite an appealing package, especially as many of these cars have been overrestored and fitted with incorrect details.
Only about 200 were built and very few with the hy po engine. Vintage, collector and antique auto value trends, model history and vin decoder. Stage stores to wind down if no buyer, files for bankruptcy. The engine produced around 200 horsepower and some believe this is the source of the name 200. S manufactured by griffith in usa body manufactured in uk by tvr. The owner is the former factory test driver for griffith motors. The griffith 200 was powered by a 289 cubicinch ford engine and had many similarities to the tvr grantura mkiii. This is the only griffith series 200 with a ford 260cubic inch v8, according to rm sothebys.
Look closely at this impressive tvr griffith 200, and you will see it is restored to perfection. Tvr car club north america tvr car club of north america. Find new and used 1965 griffith 200 classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. For sale 1965 griffith 200 hipo 289 2nd owner since 1969 serious offers only.