TVR S

The story

Peter Wheeler showed a simple, rounded roadster that looked like the TVRs of the 1970s. Orders poured in at the motor show. The S was cheap, quick and good fun, and it paid for the Griffith that followed.

Inside

A walnut dash and leather seats. The roof comes off in two panels, with a folding rear section.

In period colours

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Meanwhile, in 1986

The M25 was completed around London.

Best-selling single of 1986: Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards

Before you buy a 1980s car

• Check for rust in the usual places, though many cars from this decade were better protected.
• Electrical and fuel system faults are common, so test everything.
• Parts for mass-market cars are usually easy to find.

General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.

Rivals of its day

Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.

See the real thing

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