Highlights

High-specification Mk IIA race and hillclimb car with FIA Passport valid to 2027
Rare MkIIA example of TVR's first production sports car
Converted in the 1980s and campaigned in the USA, UK and Europe
Prepared to FIA specification and maintained by CCK Historic since 2018
Notable competition history, including the 2014 Goodwood St Mary's Trophy
Accompanied by a history file dating back to 1985
In current ownership since 2017
UK road registered since 2018

The Appeal

The original Grantura set the template for all future TVRs. Small, light and nimble, it naturally found its place on the world's race tracks, where it proved to be a serious giant killer. Just 400 MkIIAs were built, and this 1961 car is one of the handful to make its way overseas, in this case to Canada.

The current FIA Historic specification builds on its conversion to a race car in the USA in the 1980s. It has competed at venues including Road Atlanta, Goodwood, where it took part in the 2014 St Mary's Trophy, and Spa with the Masters series, as well as various UK circuits and hillclimbs in France. The current keeper completed the work after acquiring the car in 2017, with renowned specialist CCK Historic. This included fitting a period-correct engine, refitting the rare Derrington crossflow head, repairing the chassis and overhauling the rear suspension. It is currently set up for rallying, and its FIA Historic Technical Passport opens the door to prestigious events such as Le Mans Classic, the Spa 6 Hours, the Goodwood Revival and Rallye Monte Carlo Historique.

With history dating back to the 1980s and a current FIA Historic Passport valid to 2027, this is a great opportunity to acquire a fully prepared and very capable track racer.

The vendor says:

"The TVR Grantura is the ideal car to enter into historic racing, rallying or hillclimbing. The car is eligible for Le Mans Classic, Spa 6hrs, Goodwood Revival, Rallye Monte Carlo Historique, Tulip Rallye or any of the pre-66 race series or HERO rallies. The car is fun to drive. It's not the fastest car on track, but it's stable and predictable. A great car for any kind of motorsport, be it rallying, hill climbing or outright racing. Because of its looks and size, it always attracts people. It would make a rewarding companion for competitive events or spirited weekend drives, offering an engaging analogue driving experience and lots of fun."

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Key Information

Mileage: 53,036 miles indicated (total mileage is likely to be 153,036, we are told)
Country of registration: United Kingdom (originally exported to Canada, re-imported in 2013/14), registered in the UK since 2018 with a single keeper
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1,588cc MGA inline-four with Derrington crossflow head and Weber carburettors, four-speed MGA manual gearbox, left-hand drive
Paperwork: FIA Historic Technical Passport (valid to 2027), history file dating back to 1985

The vendor says:

"Built in 1961/1962 at the TVR Blackpool facility and sold to Shelton Mansell Motors in Toronto (TVR dealer in Canada). This is an original LHD car that spent most of its life in North America before being re-imported into the UK in 2013/14. Previous owners can be traced back to about mid-1985. It was developed into a race car by a previous owner in the late 1980s and has been raced in Canada and the US (Road Atlanta, VSCC). It was raced at Goodwood (2014 St Mary's Trophy), and by the current owner at Spa (Masters), various circuits in the UK (CSCC, Equipe Classic), and hillclimbed in France.

"I acquired the car in 2017 and completed the rebuild to FIA specifications in 2018/2019. The car was mechanically rebuilt and is looked after by CCK Historic (engine, Derrington head, chassis, rear suspension). It is powered by a period-correct MGA 1588cc inline-four engine, equipped with a rare gas-flowed Derrington crossflow cylinder head, Weber carburettors and an MGA gearbox. It complies with FIA racing regulations (Tillett FIA race seats, 6-point harness, FIA-compliant full roll cage and plumbed-in fire extinguisher). The car comes with a current FIA Historical passport (Period E, pre-1962), making it eligible for all major historic race and rally events (i.e. Le Mans Classic, Spa 6hrs, Goodwood, Rallye Monte Carlo Historique, Tulip Rallye). The car is currently set up for rallying with period-correct Terratrip and intercom, plus a light bar on the bonnet."

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The Detail

Last serviced in January 2026 at 53,028 miles, including routine maintenance
Engine and Derrington crossflow cylinder head rebuilt to race specification by CCK Historic
Chassis and rear torsion bar suspension sorted by CCK Historic
Fitted with FIA-compliant full roll cage, Tillett FIA race seats, six-point harnesses, race petrol tank and plumbed-in fire extinguisher
Currently configured for rallying with period-correct Terratrip, intercom and bonnet-mounted light bar
Upgraded radiator and fan fitted
Period-correct wire wheels
Exterior shows general wear, scratches and paint imperfections consistent with its age and competition use
Rear and side windows are Perspex; windscreen is glass
Interior features a mix of replacement and original instruments; all switches are reported to be original and functioning
Speedometer replaced with a Stack unit; original tacho retained
Door panels are original, with functioning door windows
Functioning demister, internal rally light and power points
Stored at and maintained by CCK Historic; started regularly

The vendor says:

"Interior is fine, with a mix of new and original instruments. All switches are original and work. Speedo has been replaced (Stack); tacho is original and fairly accurate. All gauges work correctly. The interior reflects its racing history, with no carpets and Tillett race seats. The door panels are original and the door windows work. All glass windows (windscreen excepted) are Perspex. Functioning demister, internal rally light and power points.

"The car is mechanically sound. Engine and Derrington head have been rebuilt to race specs. The car sits very stable on track now that the torsion bar rear suspension has been sorted. The car comes with a period-correct Derrington crossflow head and Weber carburettors, and period-correct wire wheels. The car is stored at and maintained by CCK Historic and started regularly. The car hasn't been used much recently as the owner has embarked on a new project."

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