While the 25-year rule on importing European-market vehicles does indeed make it tempting to purchase any number of sports cars once considered forbidden fruit, the importation process and paperwork-heavy transaction can scare casual enthusiasts away. That’s why finding one… more»
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Oct 30, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Redevelopment Forces Sale: Major UK Barn Find Auction
According to a website with a major auction listed among its upcoming events, a large collection of project cars and trucks were forced out of their barn storage to make way for a major redevelopment of the property. The… more»
Oct 21, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Beautiful Barn Find: 1959 TVR Grantura
This gorgeous 1969 TVR Grantura is a rarity in the United States, and really anywhere considering the low volume production numbers. Just 100 Series 1 cars were made, making a barn find example of one that has seemingly survived… more»
Oct 1, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare British Export: 1988 TVR 350i
The UK has long been the home of a number of car manufacturers that have been affectionately referred to as “men in sheds.” These are small vehicle manufacturers, the vast majority of which have produced hand-built sports cars. One… more»
Mar 20, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Gold Nugget: 1978 TVR Taimar
UPDATE – This one sold for $6k back in June and made its way from Texas to New York. The new owner went through the fuel system and the V6 started up. They also went through the brakes so… more»
Dec 18, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Minty Wedge: 1985 TVR Tasmin
I’ve always loved the wedge-shaped TVR 280i, otherwise known as a Tasmin. The ridiculous looks, the glorious Ford Cologne V6, and the period-styling that often included color-matched wheels result in a car that could only come from a company… more»
Oct 2, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Frame Job: 1974 TRV 2500
Years ago, I would spot a TVR 2500M like this one on my school bus route, rotting away next to a garage. Had I been about 10 years older at the time, I would have made every effort to… more»
Aug 3, 2018 • Classifieds • 3 Comments
Reader Ad: 1983 TVR Tasmin
If you are new to Barn Finds, you may not recognize this TVR, but if you have been around here for a while you hopefully remember it! Justin H bought this Tasmin from us back in 2016. You can… more»
Dec 26, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Top Down Storage: 1983 TVR Tasmin
Just the other day, we featured a gorgeous and rare TVR 280i, otherwise known as a Tasmin, in coupe form. More commonly seen is the drop-top version, like this 1983 example on craigslist. This one isn’t nearly as nice… more»
Dec 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
1 Of 7 Coupes: 1985 TVR 280i With 13K Miles
The TVR Tasmin is no stranger to these pages, which is odd as it wasn’t produced in huge numbers. Either there’s a faithful contigent of TVR owners keeping these wedges on the road, or they have a shockingly high… more»
Nov 1, 2017 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Not Our Project This Time: 1983 TVR Tasmin
You may remember the Barn Finds project 1983 TVR Tasmin that was featured in our pages back in March 2016. It was a cool car that was eventually passed on to a reader. While not in as nice shape, this… more»
Jul 14, 2017 • For Sale • 6 Comments
British Root Beer: 1987 TVR Tasmin 280i
As some of our long-time readers may recall, Jesse and Josh restored a rare TVR Tasmin and documented the progress here on Barn Finds (ironically enough, one of their other projects is now being sold via the site’s first-ever… more»
May 18, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Off The Road Since 1985: 1971 TVR 2500
Reader Peter R. sent in this cool TVR 2500 find. It’s not as bad as it looks, as the seller has stashed the extremely expensive rear window and the windshield somewhere else for safe keeping. The car is listed… more»
Feb 16, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1974 TVR 2500M Driveway Find
In case you don’t remember, Barn Finds has a good relationship with white TVR’s with black stripes! While this earlier 2500M is a little rounder, it still has the same spirit of British sports car that the Tasmin had…. more»
Feb 6, 2017 • For Sale • 71 Comments
2,400 Miles & A V8! 1965 Griffith 400
Largely original, this Griffith (think small, fiberglass-bodied TVR with Ford 289 V8 added) was used for drag racing from new according to the seller, and now only has 2,475 miles (although the majority may have been a quarter mile… more»
Dec 28, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Alfa Powered 1972 TVR Vixen 2500
Well now this is an interesting find, special thanks to Peter R for the tip! The TVR Vixen is a wonderful but rare sports car. That being said, they had one major issue, the Triumph inline 6 engine and… more»
