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»
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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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
This Vixen Needs Fixen: 1969 TVR Vixen S3
This Vixen, that’s listed on eBay in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, looks pretty good from this angle, but that’s about the only good view. Bidding is just over $5,000 with 5 days left. It’s been sitting for 30 years and needs lots of… more»
It’s Shiny: 1969 TVR Vixen S2
Vixens were hand built cars with fiberglass body panels over a tubular frame. The frames tend to rust and leave the owner with a nice looking car but a rusty frame. The frame can be repaired or replaced but it can… more»
Rare British Project: 1969 TVR Vixen
After reviving our TVR, I’ve had plenty of dreams about finding another one of these awesome Brits. Sadly, they just aren’t all that common. Our Tasmin was powered by a wonderful Ford V6, but every time I drove it,… more»
Make Your Choice, Please: $4k 1974 TVR Or TR6?
As it turns out, both of these British sports cars are within one state of me, both are priced at $4,000, both are model year 1974, and they even have the same type of engine and transmission! I know which… more»
Parts or Project? 1970 TVR Vixen
One memory of childhood I have managed to retain after many years is an old, green TVR parked near an ancient garage on my elementary school bus route. It was the highlight of my day, and it didn’t matter… more»
Grand Grantura: 1963 TVR Grantura Series III
This isn’t the Barn Finds TVR, this one is a couple of decades older; but it’s cool, none the less. The 1963 TVR Grantura Series III shown here is on eBay in Connecticut. The bids around $7,000 as I write… more»