TVRs have a tendency to be overlooked when one searches for a lightweight, good-handling British classic coupe. I’m not sure whether it’s the somewhat pedestrian Triumph mechanicals, the quirky (but pretty) styling, or simply that Lotus got all the… more»
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Mar 29, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Forgotten Sports Car: 1974 TVR 2500M
As we all know by now, I will roll the dice willingly on very risky projects, often with limited time spent looking over the car in question. What can I say – we all have to live dangerously somehow,… more»
Mar 29, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
30K Original Miles: 1983 TVR Tasmin
TVRs still intrigue me to a significant degree, owing to their humble workshop origins to the extensive use of the lovely Ford Cologne V6 engine. The wedge-shaped styling is hard to resist, too, but that’s a subjective choice. The… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One of 862! 1985 TVR 280i
While the name Trevor Wilkinson may not roll off the lips of every automotive fan, the name of the auto company that he founded, TVR, is bound to stir some recall. A British manufacturer of performance-oriented sports cars, TVR… more»
Dec 11, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1974 TVR 2500M
The “M” was a line of sports cars built in the 1970s by British luxury automaker TVR. The 2500M was the first in the series and were hand-built cars with glass-reinforced plastic bodies, so fewer than 1,000 were produced… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rare Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i
The TVR 280i is a relatively attainable exotic that won’t break most project car budgets, and event decent drivers remain relatively attainable. This 1986 280i presents well with just 35,000 miles from new. These cars are all seemingly fairly… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn Find Wedge: 1983 TVR Tasmin
Lurking under that tarp is an example of perhaps the “wedgiest” production car in history! When the TVR Tasmin was introduced in 1980, its Oliver Winterbottom-drawn lines left no doubt as to the designer’s intent. This one has been… more»
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Red Barn Find: 1985 TVR 280i
TVR: Terribly light, Very quick, and Raucous. Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, this 1985 280i is listed for auction here on eBay. Five days remain at the time of writing, and though the bid has cleared $3,000, the reserve… more»
May 28, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1974 TVR 2500M
Unfinished projects can be a bit of a mixed bag. You can either get a deal on a car that’s had a good part of the work already completed, or you can wind up with a vehicle that’s been… more»
Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Long-Stored Sports Car: 1974 TVR 2500M
TVR remains one the most wonderfully nutty vintage cars you can buy, the sort of thing I’m sure someone will figure out a way to ban within the next decade. This 2500M has recently been revived after what sounds… more»
Feb 19, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Low-Mileage Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i
This 1985 TVR 280i is a surprisingly nice driver-grade example of a model that typically appears as a total trainwreck of a project. Yes, there are exceptions, but as someone who has wanted to own one of these for… more»
Nov 24, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Brute Force Brit: 1994 TVR Chimaera
This 1994 TVR Chimaera is a rare bird in the U.S., a right-hand drive performance car that will still raise the hair on the back of your neck with its light-weight construction and powerful Rover V8 under the hood…. more»
Oct 22, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Camaro V6 Powered: 1978 TVR 2500M
This 1978 TVR 2500 looks like a solid foundation for a restoration project, and certainly a good buy at the current asking price of just $5,500. Although these light-weight British sports cars were known for their Ford-derived V8 powerplants… more»
Sep 22, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Coupe Body: 1984 Model TVR 280i
Don’t mind the mistaken Facebook label on this posting – it’s no Ford Mustang. It’s actually a pretty special hardtop version of a classic TVR 280i, which we more typically see in roadster form. This one is described as… more»
Sep 2, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Of The Last 1979 TVR Taimar Built
This is a car that’s familiar to me, as I used to see it routinely at a now-shuttered vintage automobile shop in Rhode Island. It’s one of those rare cases where I can attest that a vehicle looks as… more»
Aug 27, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Of 128! 1967 TVR Grantura 1800S
There is an entire legion of British sportscars that are referenced in the past tense. One that isn’t, is the TVR, a company that has continued auto production since 1946. TVR, founded by Trevor Wilkinson, has produced mostly sports… more»
