A number of years ago, we had the interesting opportunity of rescuing a TVR Tasmin. It proved to be one of the most interesting and challenging projects we’ve ever taken on. Honestly, I’d do it all over again if I could, it was a really fun car to drive. But what made it a challenge, you might wonder. Well, figuring out what parts will work on it and where they came from proved to be more difficult than you would expect. Thankfully, I don’t think you will have to worry so much about that with this low-mileage Taimar, which looks to be in great condition inside and out. You can find this TVR here on eBay and it’s located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

The Taimar was based on the 3000M, with the biggest difference being its opening rear hatch. Previous M-series cars weren’t particularly practical with their non-opening rear hatch. By making the rear area accessible, the car proved to be much easier to use, especially as a touring car where luggage space was needed. It’s still no station wagon but is a welcome change if you plan on driving your TVR much.

Being based on the 3000M chassis has some nice benefits, including the 3.0 liter V6 powerplant. TVR lacked the capabilities to manufacture its own engines, so it bought engines from other manufacturers including Triumph and Ford. The V6 seen here was sourced from Ford’s European division and was typically found in the likes of the Capri and Granada. This Essex built engine is good for right around 130 horsepower, but the Taimar weighs just a little over 2k pounds, so it’s plenty of thrust to be fun. While we never officially received the Essex V6 here in the States, you probably won’t find many parts for it at your local parts store, but they are quite common in Europe and parts are readily available for order online.

TVR interiors can be a bit of a mixed bag. The switch gear and gauges are pulled right from the usual British car parts bin, which is great, but items unique to the TVR can be challenging to find. They also feel very much handbuilt, which can be both a good and bad thing all at once. If you look carefully at this car’s dash, which is very original, you’ll notice the dummy lights don’t quite line up perfectly. Our Tasmin had different, but similar issues, with fit and finish. It was comfortable and well-appointed compared to an MGB but felt like someone had cut the holes for things by hand and had just eyed where they should go. I’m not sure if that’s what actually happened at the TVR factory, but things just didn’t always line up the way they felt like they should. It’s honestly a minor issue, especially when you see just how nice this interior is overall.

If you are going to buy a TVR, the M-series is a great choice. They had limited electronics and offered a very unique sports car experience. This one looks like it’s going to need service, as it’s been parked most of its life, but all the service parts are readily available. The seller claims it was recently driven 160 miles without any issues, but I would still want to service the drivetrain and rebuild the brakes. With just 395 of these having been built, I truly hope this one ends up with an enthusiast who will care for and enjoy it. They really are special cars to drive and you aren’t likely to find another one as low mileage as this one!