2005 TVR Tuscan S
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Highlights
- One registered keeper since new in April 2005
- High factory specification as believed to have been planned as a press demonstrator
- Well-maintained by Dan Taylor at Taylor TVR who knows Speed Six engine very well
- Detailed and comprehensive service history
- Capable and entertaining road or track car
- Early facelift Mk2 car in S specification
The Appeal
The Tuscan Speed Six is quite unlike any other sports car before or since. Eschewing the nannying technology of its rivals but equipped with a race-prepared engine, it was both evocatively styled and utterly entertaining.
The single keeper of this early Mk2 4litre S can likely confirm that. He has used and enjoyed it in the years since. It has been maintained to an exceptionally high standard, all the work undertaken by Taylor TVR. This well regarded specialist is run by Dan Taylor who was part of the TVR Le Mans support team and knows the Speed Six engine like few others.
The result is a well used car in good, usable condition in high mechanical order. It is unmodified - after all, there is 400bhp on tap - and comes to market with current MOT.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a one-keeper, superbly maintained Tuscan that is perfect for road or track use.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st April 2005
- Single registered keeper since new
- Originally supplied new by Gatwick TVR to 2S specification
- Early facelift Mk2 Tuscan with 4litre engine in S specification
- Believed to have been built as a press demonstrator but not used
- This likely explained the high specification
- Always garaged
- Maintained through its life by TVR specialists
- Mainly maintained by Taylor TVR run by ex-TVR engineer Dan Taylor
- Full factory book set and service history summarised below
- Last service date was 15/05/2023
- Used extensively for touring
- 2 keys and alarm/immobiliser fobs
- MOT to 9th May 2024 with minor advisories and 110,559 miles showing on test
Factory fitted options:
- Launch Cerrion Silver colour
- Alarm and immobiliser system
- Accumulate trickle charger
- Hydratrak LSD
- Close ration gearbox
Servicing and maintenance by Taylor TVR:
- 15/05/2023 110,599 miles - service and new battery
- 29/06/2022 - added rear screen thumb screws
- 20/04/2022 106,187 miles - service and new alternator belt
- 05/06/2020 N/s wing fibreglass repair following minor accident in Rouen
- 24/02/2020 102,832 miles service & remake driver’s internal door button release connections
- 29/10/2019 102,171 miles - service & new n/s drive shaft gaiters, coolant hose clip
- 18/03/2019 96,427 miles - handbrake adjustment, adjust headlamp aim
- 04/12/2018 96,062 miles - service & new jump start plug & leads, rebuild Nitron shocks, coolant change, wiper blades
- 19/03/2018 90,044 miles service & new power steering rack pipes, new front brake pads
- 16/03/2017 85,843 miles - new left-hand indicator micro-switch
- 27/07/2016 84,410 miles - service and new power steering rack union
- 05/05/2016 81,197 miles - refurbish power steering rack including replated rack shaft, 2 front tyres, chassis treatment with rust killer and rubberised paint
- 12/08/2015 78,543 miles - service & rescuer plug into rear of dash screen to cure funny readings, new o/s door solenoid and door switch
- 24/06/2015 76,127 miles - adjust noisy timing chain
- 03/03/2015 74,263 miles - replace/ repair corroded door mirror controls
- 13/01/2015 73,955 miles - battery, oil pressure sender, uprated washer jet system
- 01/07/2014. 70,812 miles - service, 2 tyres, rear brake pads, washer jet
- 27/02/2014 67,583 miles - repairs to indicator stalk
- 08/10/2013 - new speedo sensor to improve speedometer accuracy
- 05/06/2013 65,549 miles - service, Nitron dampers fitted, dash sent for repair, coolant hose from header tank to radiator,uprated engine mounts
- 02/05/2013 63,508 miles - front & rear brake discs, power steering fuse & holder
- 15/04/2013 63,298 miles - aluminium radiator fitted
- March 2013 - original rear window clips replaced with after-market aluminium clips from Race Proved
- 20/02/2013 62,134 miles - reseal headlamp covers
- March 2013 - replaced 100 amp main fuse with recommended 125 amp fuse
- 12/07/2012 59,726 miles - service, 2 front tyres, o/s splitter repair following curb damage in Orleans, wiper blades
- 22/05/2012 57,131 miles - 2 rear wheels, repair to n/s washer, wiper arms, A/C repair
- 11/07/2011 53,731 miles - service, uprated clutch, slave & master cylinders, oil tank filter, coil pack
- 16/09/2010 47,949 miles - service, adjust window operation
- 01/04/2010 42,201 miles - service, n/s engine mount, coolant hose & expansion cap
- 16/12/2009 - new oil pressure switch
- 25/06/2009 35,717 miles - service, 100-amp fuse & holder, rear brake pads, hose from tank to pump, rebalance wheels, remake corroded coolant fan connections
- Approx 2009 - single boot lid gas strut replaced with a pair of struts and fuel filler modified
Servicing by Austec Racing:
- 18/07/2008 30,361 miles - service, reseal headlamps
- 17/04/2008 27,922 miles - repair/ reseal oil leak
- 28/03/2008. 24,472 miles - new brake pads, skim front brake discs, two front tyres
- 16/10/2007 23,960 miles - service, two rear tyres
- 28/04/2007- aircon regas
- 20/03/2007 17,663 miles - service
Servicing by Gatwick TVR (which went out of business in 2006):
- June to Sept. 2006: repairs to car following storm (tornado) damage in midi-Pyrenees
- No chassis/ mechanical damage, but extensive to bodywork and internal due water, glass and debris
- 01/06/2006 - service
- 03/10/2005 - service
- 25/04/2005 - service
The Condition
- Finished launch colour of Cerrion Silver which is original and has not been resprayed
- Paintwork is tidy and well kept but with various light marks to note in photographs
- Some minor scratches and scrapes including where the hard top roof used
- Paint scuff/flaw on the passenger door sill
- Bodywork is in good order with well kept fibreglass and straight panels
- Sits on seven spoke black alloy wheels that neatly complement the paintwork
- Facelift post-2005 car with upgrated grille and rear lights
- Underside in good order with no advisories for chassis on last MOT
- Bodywork repairs and chassis maintenance to note in history records above
- Attractive two-tone Ocean Green and Portland leather interior
- Unmodified cabin with well kept switchgear and trim fitting s
- Some signs of age inside but no tears or cuts to trim and leather
- We are told that the carpet is presentable but slightly faded
- Suitable for long distances with plenty of luggage/storage space
- Would make a great long distance road car or entertaining track car
The Mechanics
- Hand-built TVR Speed Six 4litre straight six 400bhp engine
- Full service history with extensive additional work detialed above
- Single keeper takes car to always warm the car fully before driving it
- Maintained by Taylor TVR, specialists in these engines
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Detailed maintenance by Gatwick TVR, Austec Racing & Taylor TVR
- Last serviced in May 2023 by Taylor TVR
- Last service reported slight gearbox seal oil leak
- This is a common problem on these cars and Taylor TVR reported not a cause for concern
- MOT advisories for rear brake discs which can be viewed in the photographs
- Drives well and has been used a few times on a track
- Vendor reports that it performs well on mountain passes and is enjoyable to drive
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2005
- Make TVR
- Model Tuscan
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 113,722 Miles
- Engine size 3996
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Birchington
- Location Kent
- Country United Kingdom
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- simpson•••• £7,000 06/05/24
- Jonnydm £6,600 05/05/24
- DTIDoug £6,500 04/05/24
- simpson•••• £6,000 03/05/24
- Evansra•••• £5,000 03/05/24
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