TVR Griffith 4.3 (1994)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 154 photos
  • Video including engine running
  • The odometer reading is 115,783 km.
  • Rare vehicle; only 165 were built.

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1994
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 4.3-liter V8 engine with 280 hp (206 kW)
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Moonraker Black
  • Interior: black partial leather upholstery
  • TÜV valid until 07/27
  • Additional information:
  • Moonraker Black with 115,500 km on the odometer and MOT valid until 07/27.
  • Spath rims in 7 x 17 ET 25 front with 215/40/17 and 8 x 18 ET 35 rear with 245/35/18, specially manufactured for TVR with adjusted offset.
  • Dunlop Sport Maxx tires with 90% tread depth.
  • Second set of wheels and tires with original rims available, relevant for the H-license plate.
  • Brakes overhauled; additional steel-braided brake lines installed front and rear.
  • Additional heat shielding wrap around the front manifolds.
  • Radiator installed with a new high-performance mesh to withstand high thermal loads.
  • Blue silicone coolant hose kit installed, including stainless steel coolant pipes.
  • Manacor High Performance 8.0 ignition cable set in blue installed.
  • Summer vehicle with seasonal license plates 04-10.
  • New intake hose between the plenum and the mass airflow sensor.
  • Front spoiler under the front end of the vehicle for improved airflow.
  • New GAZ Gold Professional coilover suspension with adjustable height and damping installed.
  • New headlights with dark covers installed.
  • New idle control valve installed.
  • Converted to Euro 2.

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted in Moonraker Black.
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted.
  • The convertible top is black and appears to be in good condition.
  • The driver's side rearview mirror has several chips in the paint. (Image 63)
  • Minor stone chips and scratches on the body
  • Repaired accident damage present.
  • No rust is known to be present.

  Interior

  • The car has a black partial leather interior.
  • Both the driver’s seat and the passenger seat show signs of age. (Photos 66, 83)
  • The seat bolsters show signs of wear and minor scuffs.
  • The door sills show visible signs of wear and minor paint abrasions.

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
  • The 4.3-liter V8 starts cleanly after a very brief cranking and immediately settles into a smooth idle without any chugging or fluctuations in RPM.
  • The engine runs acoustically in sync across all eight cylinders; irregular hydraulic tappet clatter, bearing noises, or noticeable sounds from the alternator and water pump are not audible.
  • Last service: 2025

  History

  Ownership history

  • Number of owners: 3
  • First delivery: Germany

  Service history

  • Last service in 2025

  Documents

  • Vehicle registration certificate (Images 138, 139) & Vehicle title (Images 143, 144)
  • TÜV report (Image 153)

  Summary

  For sale is a 1994 TVR Griffith 430 in Moonraker Black with a manual transmission. The vehicle was first registered in Germany, is a left-hand drive model, and, with only 165 units built, is one of the rarer variants of the model. The mileage of 115,783 kilometers is verifiable, and a service booklet is available, though it has not been kept completely up to date. The last service was performed in 2025. The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear, small scratches, or dents; the vehicle has been partially repainted and shows signs of repaired accident damage. The interior is in a generally satisfactory condition. With a TÜV inspection valid until 07/27, German first registration, verifiable mileage, and a rare left-hand drive (LHD) configuration, this TVR Griffith 4.3 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of British sports cars with special collector’s value.