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33-Years-Owned 1985 TVR 280i 4-Speed Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 20, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,151Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
TVR Tasmin, 280i and 350i to 450 SEAC
Generation
Tasmin, 280i and 350i to 450 SEAC (1980 to 1994)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
TV9RF28P9FBDH1354
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 94% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $14,125
Median$10,501
Sales behind it10Likely

From 10 sales of the TVR Tasmin, 280i and 350i to 450 SEAC (1980 to 1994) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $14,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1986 TVR 280i Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2026$8,650
1986 TVR 280i Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2025$13,000
1986 TVR 280i Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 19, 2024$14,750
LT1-Powered 1982 TVR Tasmin Convertible 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2026$8,000
Single-Family-Owned, Twin-Turbocharged 1987 TVR 280i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 7, 2026$20,750
1987 TVR 280i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2025$10,000
1987 TVR S1Bring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2025$10,752
1987 TVR S1Bring a Trailer, June 20, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 20, 2025$14,500