TVR Tasmin 280i
1980–1988
Lowest price
US$8,650
Since 2020
Median price
US$8,650
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
US$8,650
Since 2020
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots
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Based on 1 verified auction result
US$8,650
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.
Market scores
28
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The TVR Tasmin 280i sits at a median valuation of US$8,650 in the US market, though with only a single tracked transaction in the past 12 months, any price signal remains highly uncertain and trend analysis is not meaningful at this stage.
The extreme illiquidity of this model—one sale tracked across the entire dataset—reflects both the rarity of these cars reaching US shores and the narrow collector base willing to acquire them. No active listings are currently recorded, suggesting that transactions, when they occur, are opportunistic rather than consistent.
The Tasmin 280i qualifies as collectible despite modest desirability, a classification typical of niche British sports cars with specialist appeal. Production volumes are not documented in available records, but TVR's limited overall output during this era supports its position as a low-volume offering.
The single transacted example averaged 67,000 miles, a reasonable figure for a car of this age and suggesting serviceable condition rather than showroom preservation. Without multiple recent sales, establishing a reliable mileage norm remains impossible.
Meaningful three and five-year projections cannot be responsibly calculated from a single-car sample. The Tasmin 280i will likely remain a specialist's purchase, moving only when the right buyer encounters the right example—and the next transaction may reset perceived value entirely.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$8,650
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$540
- Total annual costUS$5,570
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$8,650
- Avg Mileage at Sale67,000 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$8,650 – US$8,650
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.