2002 TVR Tuscan Speed Six Mk1 S
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Highlights
- Rare factory S with more power, equipment and uprated running gear
- Always maintained by TVR specialists across 21 services
- Striking Amaranth Pearlescent Purple with two-tone interior
- Only 47,061 miles from new
- Recent 12,000 miles service with few miles since
The Appeal
The race-bred Speed Six engine was a step change for TVR, the firm’s first home-brewed engine after years of Rover fare. And it gave this car its name, appropriately mixed with a nod to one of TVR’s best models of yesteryear: Tuscan.
There was little retro about the Tuscan Speed Six. Swooping bodywork, avante garde interiors and utterly up to date handling took the fight to Porsche’s door. Where the German was safe and sensible, the Tuscan was exciting and brutal. Light - just 1,100kgs - and brilliantly set up to maximise the near 400bhp performance of its engine in updated ‘S’ trim as here, sales never quite matched the potential but the Speed Six has won the hearts of red-blooded enthusiasts ever since.
This Mk1 S is a very good example of these wholly distinctive cars. Finished in striking Amaranth Pearlescent Purple with a purple and Portland Grey leather interior, it is in very good condition reflective of the low mileage.
The sparing use is backed by impeccable service history - 21 visits to a range of TVR specialists tat reads like a roll call of marque great and good. The car presents well mechanically and cosmetically, and it comes with a large ring binder full of receipts and old MOTs. This is a car that has been well cared for and it shows.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st October 2002
- Five previous registered keepers
- Current keeper since August 2018
- Current keeper has owned four TVRs and knows these cars well
- Comprehensive service history with 21 services, mostly by TVR specialists
- Maintained by supplying dealer Harrogate Horseless Carriages for first nine years
- Large ring binder full of receipts and old MOTs
- MOT to 27th July 2024 with no advisories and 45,051 miles showing on test
- Good MOT history with few advisories
- Major 12,000 mile service in 2023 including tappets adjusted
- The specialist who did this work reported that the cams and finger followers were very good
- Original book pack
- Stored under a cover
Maintained by the following specialists:
- Harrogate Horseless Carriages - supplying dealer
- TVR Power
- Drednought
- Bespoke Performance
- Castle TVR
- Franklins Sports & Classic
TVR S cost £9,000 more than standard model and specification includes (which this car retains):
- Close ratio gearbox
- Power increase to 390bhp
- Gas discharge headlights
- Air conditioning
- Uprated brakes
The Condition
- Stand-out classic TVR Amaranth Pearlescent Purple paintwork
- No reported damage or star cracks to fibreglass bodywork
- Very good panel fit and shut lines as visible in photographs
- Seven spoke factory alloy wheels well kept
- Tyres in good condition showing plenty of tread
- Some stone chips to the front bonnet and wings
- Small scratches to the roll hoop area caused by removing and fitting the targa roof
- Two-tone purple and Portland Grey interior in very good condition with great detailing
- Purple leather steering wheel and dash top and aluminium and brass bespoke switchgear
- Leather seats well kept with only light wear to the driver's side bolster
- Small mark to the leather on the transmission tunnel
- Carpets appear in smart condition
- Light lenses appear to show no marks or scratches and are clear
The Mechanics
- 3,996cc straight six naturally aspirated TVR Speed Six engine
- S specificaiton develops 39bhp and 0-60mph in 3.8secs
- 5spd manual gearbox with close ratio S-specification set up
- Engine starts readily, is smooth and extremely powerful
- Vendor reports no faults or untoward warning lights
- Major 12,000 miles service in 2023 including tappet adjustment
- Rides on a set of upgraded GAZ shock absorbers
- Suspension is by double wishbones all round with coil over gas dampers
- Braking on the S variant upgraded with 322mm front discs and 298mm rear discs
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2002
- Make TVR
- Model Tuscan
- Colour Purple
- Odometer 47,061 Miles
- Engine size 3996
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Stansted
- Location Essex
- Country United Kingdom
2
bids
- filippo•••• £18,000 14/05/24
- neil-ed•••• £15,000 14/05/24
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