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 trades at a median of US$8,650 in the current US market, though the sparse transaction record limits confidence in price trends. Only one sale has been tracked over the past twelve months, making year-over-year movement impossible to assess and leaving the directional signal unclear.
The Tasmin 280i occupies the stable modern classic tier, a designation that reflects its age and role as an enthusiast car rather than an emerging collectible. With a collectibility score of 5, it sits at the lower end of the desirable spectrum, and desirability remains low despite the car's British sports-car pedigree and distinctive design.
The single transaction on record showed a car with approximately 67,000 miles, suggesting typical usage patterns for a model now several decades old. This mileage level is not uncommon for surviving examples in the market.
Liquidity is severely constrained, with only one tracked sale and zero active listings at the time of this report. This illiquid status means buyers should expect long holding periods and limited choice; sellers will face difficulty finding committed purchasers without significant pricing adjustments or patience.
The extremely thin transaction sample—a single car over twelve months—makes any meaningful price projection speculative. Until substantially more market activity emerges, trajectory analysis remains unreliable for this model in the US market.
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.