1985 TVR 280I CONVERTIBLE
Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 15, 2013, offered with no reserve.
$5,225Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,750, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 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
- TV9RF28P7FBDH1255
- Condition
- Good (3)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 11 comparable sales, 96% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$9,325 to $13,750
Median$10,250
Sales behind it11Likely
From 11 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 $9,325 and $13,750.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33-Years-Owned 1985 TVR 280i 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, March 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 20, 2026 | $5,151 |
| 1986 TVR 280i Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 23, 2026 | $8,650 |
| 1986 TVR 280i Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 1, 2025 | $13,000 |
| 1986 TVR 280i Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2024 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 19, 2024 | $14,750 |
| LT1-Powered 1982 TVR Tasmin Convertible 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 12, 2026 | $8,000 |
| Single-Family-Owned, Twin-Turbocharged 1987 TVR 280i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 7, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 7, 2026 | $20,750 |
| 1987 TVR 280i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 14, 2025 | $10,000 |
| 1987 TVR S1Bring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 4, 2025 | $10,752 |