350i (1983 to 1989)

The TVR 350i, produced worldwide from 1983 to 1989, represented a pivotal shift for the Blackpool marque as it transitioned the "Wedge" series from V6 power to the iconic Rover-derived 3.5-litre V8. Delivering approximately 142kW, this lightweight rear-wheel-drive sports car was available in both fixed-head coupe and drop-head convertible body styles, though the open-top variant proved far more popular with enthusiasts. While the factory produced 897 units of the 350i, a rare dealer-developed derivative known as the 350SX featured a non-factory supercharger, with only about 11 of these high-performance examples believed to exist. In the Australian market, the 350i maintains a niche but dedicated desirability due to its status as a quintessential 1980s British wedge, appealing to a small buyer pool of collectors who value its analogue driving experience and historical significance as the predecessor to the more aggressive S Series and Griffith models. Despite its age, the model avoids the extreme "widowmaker" reputation of later TVRs, though its market value remains steady among specialists who appreciate the balance of a tubular spaceframe chassis and the ubiquitous V8 powerplant.

The TVR 350i, produced worldwide from 1983 to 1989, represented a pivotal shift for the Blackpool marque as it transitioned the "Wedge" series from V6 power to the iconic Rover-derived 3.5-litre V8. Delivering approximately 142kW, this lightweight rear-wheel-drive sports car was available in both fixed-head coupe and drop-head convertible body styles, though the open-top variant proved far more popular with enthusiasts. While the factory produced 897 units of the 350i, a rare dealer-developed de… Read more