One thing you can never accuse TVR of is being boring. It seems every car they managed to produce despite countless budgetary and capitalization setbacks was a bananas road car, full-up on power while skimping on the curb weight. The trouble is we often associate TVRs in this country with the kind of vehicles you see discarded behind a workshop or long abandoned in someone’s garage, such as the wedge-shaped 280i. The car shown here is decidedly not that, as it’s a 2001 Tuscan Speed Six, which is now eligible for importation. Find it here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $37,500.
First of all, how does this styling not give you chills? It’s a stunning, if not slightly unhinged, design, which I think most TVR engineers were always striving for in some capacity. Really, it’s that spirit that always drives me to the TVR, like the British version of Carroll Shelby, or the drunk cousins of Colin Chapman’s ilk. TVR has never worried about fuel economy or even safety, just constantly churning out cars that demand your attention whether you’re driving it or staring at it. The Tuscan Speed Six produces 360 b.h.p. and a beefy 310 lb.-ft. of torque.
And, of course, it’s a straight race car inside, with minimal features and just the bare necessities. Of course, TVR had matured by this point to offer some additional trim and comfort features, but not much. This is not the car to buy if you’re looking for something that cossets you and tells you that you’re a good driver. The seller has yet to import this particular TVR but is standing by, ready to go, should you decide it belongs in your garage. If you do, you’ll get to enjoy the benefits of a recently rebuilt engine by Powers Engines of UK, which even comes with a transferable 100,000-mile warranty.
The color is Storm Grey Metallic, which is fitting for a car that’s sure to be a handful in the wet. If you’re of a certain age, you likely remember seeing this car in the epic 90s action film, Swordfish, which I believe John Travolta fired bullets into, and the car then politely ignored his violence. I mean, look at the taillights – TVR not only didn’t care for your safety standards, it literally laughed at them. The seller has listed the TVR with the option to bid on it, but the opening bid isn’t much better than the Buy-It-Now. But with an opening shot of $30,000 and no reserve, you might just save $7,500 if you’re lucky.
I have photos of a Tuscan race at Knockhill (they were on the Touring Car bill that year) which look like they were taken with a Kodak Disc camera (remember them?). The reason for that was the hailstorm; must’ve been grim racing open cars in that. Colin McCrae’s wee brother had a guest drive.
Nice write up, beautiful looking car. I never heard of them until now. I believe you would need deep pockets to be the caretaker of this garage queen.
This thing looks freakin awesome. And I also had never heard of this exact model. And with all due respect, if this were mine it would have to be more than a garage queen! That would be out on the road for sure.
Such a cool looking car. I’d never seen one before this ad. Given that it’s for sale in Canada, I can only assume that the USD price would be ~$27k. Not bad for such a unique set of wheels. The only question is….parts!
Nice looking car, but TVR’s always had that Kit Car bulbous look to them on the later versions. Hence why they never took off in the states.. And they were not seen often at the tracks here due to lackluster support/parts supply.
Rear end looks so sexy I’d fondle it before every drive. Being a right hand drive I’d wreck it faster then my last relationship!
The front reminds me of a Fisker. The rear, well, the rear is just sexy. I see what you mean about those taillights. You can barely see them. If they were any smaller you could use them in the quarter slots.
Yes! The tail remains me of a Fisker, too.
So the Fisker following it, correct? That the Fisker looks like the TVR?
Seen a few in Europe. Like the viper like side vents. Very different style, which is usually welcomed.
What variety of engine is that? Don’t recognize.
It’s TVR’s own Speed Six inline 6 cylinder engine, unrelated to any other manufacturer’s engine.
Speaking of, that’s not the only aspect where TVR decided to roll their own solution where other small-scale mfrs. would typically just adapt existing components from a mass-market mfr. During this era, TVR even designed and fabricated their own switchgear; take a close look at the interior photos and note how all the controls (aside from the stereo and steering wheel) are custom-milled from billet aluminum and brass.
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European Viper.. ❤️. These vehicles carry the same driver forgiveness of the First generation vipers. Love its curves! Look at the lengths of those front fenders/hood! And a rear end to not keep your eyes off of it. For the price you are getting a lot for your money. ❤️😊
The original listing ended, and then it was relisted.
Relisting ended with “This listing was ended by the seller on Sun, May 24 at 11:00 PM because the item is no longer available.”