Vixen S2 and S3 differences

Differences

Many people will give you a list of the differences between the Vixen S2 and Vixen S3. However from the selection of cars that I have seen the changes have been introduced sequentially with a couple of key changes to mark the point at which Series 2 became Series 3.

On many cars there will be other minor changes and many cars will have subsequently been modified. To confuse the picture still further there are at least a couple of cars around which have chassis numbers placing them among the last of the S3s while they have S2 bodyshells.

So I will speculate and attempt to list the changes in roughly the order they were made. If you know better contact me and I will correct the list.

Which is best?

To some extent it's a matter of taste but for me a mid production S2 has the MGB heater, dual circuit brakes, heater controls that work and fresh air vents. It also has the four shock absorber rear suspension which can be strengthened by putting on four springs.

The S3 is however supposed to be 55 pounds lighter - has the later Ford engine which is supposed to be stronger and has alloy wheels as standard.

Take your pick!

**Changes during Vixen S2 and S3 production**
Vixen S2 introduced - Chassis number LVX 1234/4
Early in Vixen S2 production	MGB Type Heater not used on some cars? Dual circuit brakes with servo and TR6 master cylinder adopted. Bonnet changed from "sausage" type to type with "nostrils"
Mid Vixen S2 production	Inner wheel arches changed Vents on outer edge of dashboard omitted
Late Vixen S2	MGB Heater abandoned in favour of TVR fibre glass moulding. Heater blower mounted on front of chassis.
Vixen S3 introduced chassis number LVX1737/4	Bonnet side vents changed from three metal strips to Zodiac MkIV vents. Engine changed from Cortina MkII (691M block) to Capri MkI (711M block). Rear view mirror moved from dash to roof. High back seats introduced? Screen washer bottle mounted on wheel arch rather than footwell.
Early Vixen S3 production	Clutch changed from hydraulic to cable. Heater blower mounted on footwell. There is at least one car with the blower mounted under the dash which may have been an interim arrangement.. Chassis extension for heater blower abandoned. Rear suspension changed from four shock absorber to two shock absorber design. Dash top heater vents changed for ones that could be turned off. Rear view mirror mounted on roof rather than dash. Radiator filler neck changed. Bonnet altered to take larger indicator repeaters.
Mid Vixen S3 production	Inner wheel arches changed again.