TVR

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»

BF Exclusive: Our 1983 TVR Tasmin!

You’ve watched us find, fix, and drive our TVR, but now it is time to let someone else have a turn. This car had been parked for many years as the result of a failed fuel pump. We dragged… more»

Project TVR: Finishing Touches

Well guys, this past week has been a crazy one! After getting the TVR up and running, we decided we just needed to hit it hard and get this Wedge finished up. We’ve had some incredibly long days, but… more»

Last To Chance To Get Your “Wild4Wedges” T-Shirt!

Surprisingly, we’ve had sold quite a few t-shirts since we started offering a new design each week. Guess there aren’t a lot of people who are actually wild for wedges though because this one has been a dud. Perhaps… more»

Project TVR: First Start Attempt!

We have been very busy here at Barn Finds HQ lately. That’s how it goes when you  drag home not one but two barn finds in a 24 hour time span! It’s been fun, but a lot of work…. more»

Like Wedges? Get Our TVR Inspired T-Shirt!

If you’ve been following along as we bring our TVR Tasmin back to life, then this silhouette may look familiar. The shape may not be for everyone, but once you see one of these cool little sports cars in… more»

Day One Of Project TVR!

As I’m sure many of you are aware, we bought ourselves a TVR! Yes I know, the Tasmin isn’t the most attractive TVR nor is it the fastest, but it’s still a TVR! We had quite the eventful first… more»

Can We Make Any Money With This TVR?

We broke even on our first unofficial flip of the year, so hopefully we will come out a little better on this one. After announcing our plans to find, fix, and flip one car per month this year, our… more»

1966 TVR Griffith: AHRA Proven

TVRs have always held a special place in my heart due to the frequency with which large power-plants were strapped to their lightweight bodies. Talk about a recipe for a good time (or death sentence, which to some are… more»

Cobra Fighter: 1966 TVR Griffith 200

Thanks to Jim S. who found this auction here on eBay. The Griffith was built by Griffith Motors of Plainview, New York, based on the TVR Grantura. TVR supplied a modified TVR Grantura chassis, a fiberglass body over steel tube… more»

1987 TVR 280i: Last Year Tasmin

Here’s everything you’ll ever need to know about why I want to own a TVR Tasmin 280i, just like this one found on craigslist by Barn Finds reader TGM: a video of a Tasmin idling and revving out in first gear…. more»

Is This Vixen Worth Fixin’?

This 1971 TVR Vixen 2500 was stored for 20 years. Like the one posted several months ago, this has the Ford Cortina engine. It’s not much, but this car is very light, so with 88 HP it does OK and… more»

1985 TVR 280i Tasmin: Cheap Speed

Often times, the arrival of a TVR on eBay means an eclectic British sports car with finicky mechanics and a lofty auction price. Fortunately, some of the company’s later offerings are still accessible for those on a budget. This… more»

Ford Power: 1969 TVR Vixen

Here’s one you don’t see very often, a 1969 TVR Vixen. This British built sports car features a lightweight fiberglass body and tube chassis. Power is provided by the same four-cylinder found in the Ford Cortina GT. That engine only puts out 88… more»

One of 947: 1976 TVR 2500M

For many of us, there is a car that we may have never owned yet occupies a fond place in our collection of favorite vehicles. For whatever reason, memories come flooding back every time we spot one. The original… more»

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