38,000 original miles, 2.8 liter Ford V6 with Bosch Fuel
injection, four wheel disc brakes, fiberglass body with mostly
original paint (a few spots touched up/blended in), excellent
original leather interior and cloth 3 position drophead convertible
top, excellent mechanicals.
A/c currently out of car (for some unknown reason, a previous owner
thought the car would be 'lighter' with it removed) but is included
in the sale. Properly serviced and in excellent driving
condition.
Although a very rare car, the pieces that 'make' a TVR are all more
or less 'off the shelf.' Cortina front end, Jaguar XJS diff, 160 hp
Ford V6, and a front bodywork/style similar to the period Lotus
Elite/Eclat. And one of 862 convertibles built (and 400-500
imported) with 1987 being the last year of TVR imports ot the
USA.
Wonderful performance iwth a curb weight of around 2,300 pounds,
what this car offers is a fairly exotic shape with easy to service
mechancals for the price of a decent (but not really great)
MGB.
On the road......geez, with all that power and torque in such a
light car, it feels like an Aston Martin...smooth, flexible, and
fast. Excellent ride, superb handling, and what a neat three
position drophead top (far more efficient in use than an old Morgan
Drophead). High geared (hence no need for a 5 speed) turning 2.600
rpm at 60 mph, and it will never rust!!!!!!!!!! Also, very quiet on
the highway with the top up.
New Sony stereo/CD with USB input, aligned, heater works very well,
have driven (and enjoyed) this car for most of the year and it has
never let me down. Comfy cozy in 20 degree weather, runs cool on
the hottest Summer day (from personal experience), and really
striking in black with tan leather.
What can you get for this price? Simple, reliable, exotic, rare,
goes well, the top goes up and down, comfortable, and.....not much
money. A rare combination nowadays. And a genuine bargain in the
world of exotic cars.
Been enjoying this TVR since last year, has been aligned, fluids
changed, modern Sony stereo/CD with USB input, heater worked
efficiently on a 20 degree night, starts instantly, drives
wonderfully.