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1985 TVR 280i

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 2, 2012.

$9,020Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,200, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 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)
VIN
TV0RF28P8FBDH1054
Condition
Excellent (2)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, 14% 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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
33-Years-Owned 1985 TVR 280i 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, March 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 20, 2026$5,151
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
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