Highlights

Same family owned from six months old to 2023
Older restoration including repaint and new vinyl roof
Recent new mats and refurbished steering wheel
Serviced in November 2025, including fresh oils and new spark plugs
The vendor describes the car as mechanically in fine fettle and in need of nothing
Recent voluntary MOT April 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

The 3000M channelled the looks of the Vixen and Tuscan, but it was in fact a bold departure for the tiny Blackpool firm. Out went the spaceframe chassis, in came multi-tube frame that was easier to repair, and the whole car was made much more comfortable and usable than what went before. Thankfully the essential analogue feel and gruffness that make a TVR a TVR were lost.

Just 654 were built over seven years. This very tidy 1975 car has an interesting history because it was owned by the same family from six months old until 2023. The owner indicates that the low displayed mileage of 61,400 is correct, and with that history, it certainly could be, although it isn’t verified. It is a really pretty car that was resprayed in 2020 in silver with darker grey side stripes. The vinyl roof was also refreshed and incorporates a Webasto-style sunroof. The current keeper acquired the car in 2023 and has removed the bumper blades, although these are with the car. Other improvements include, refurbished suede-rimmed steering wheel and new mats.

The grunty 3L ‘Essex’ V6 was last serviced in November 2025. There is also a helpful recent voluntary MOT from April 2025 that carries no advisories.

Stylish, entertaining and the definition of a 70s driver’s car, any 3000M is a treat. With all its recent work, this one looks tempting.

The vendor says:

“Needs for nothing. I have added a new set of royal blue HT leads. It had its last service on 25th November 2025 incl, including oil filter and oil change, new spark plugs, gear lever pin, sump washer, gear oil & diff oil.

“Finally, how would you summarise the vehicle? A fine and excellent condition / running vintage sports.”

History & Paperwork

Three registered keepers from new; in current ownership since June 2023
Current V5C present
Voluntary MOT expired April 2025
Vendor states no accident history
Speedometer overhauled in May 2023 at a cost of £143; 24 miles added to the odometer during professional calibration testing and were not actually driven
Invoices present for restoration and maintenance work
TVR owner's manual and Ford engine manual included
Old MOT records retained
Historic photographs of the 2020 restoration and owner's original hand-drawn livery design sketches included
Featured in Sprint magazine, May 2022 issue
Mechanical upgrades carried out in the early 1980s including steel timing gear, fast road cam, 6-branch stainless steel exhaust, uprated shock absorbers, and copper nickel brake pipes
Chassis repainted during early 1980s work; original chassis reported to have been zinc plated
Outriggers renewed in 2012 at a cost of £1,440
New steering wheel fitted in 2006
Comprehensive restoration by Central TVR in 2020 totalling £8,000 detialed below

Restoration work:

Full back-to-glass repaint
Vinyl roof re-cover
Sunroof rebuild,
New braking components
Recarpeted interior
Re-covered door cards
New water pump
Re-cored radiator
Further items as detailed below

This 3000M was owned by the previous husband-and-wife team for a remarkable 48 years, having been purchased in 1978 with just 2,500 miles on the clock. Together, they toured extensively across the UK and Europe — taking in Le Mans, Venice, and the Italian Alps — before settling into lighter use from the mid-1980s onwards. Along the way, thoughtful mechanical upgrades were carried out to enhance both reliability and driving enjoyment, and in 2020 the car was entrusted to marque specialists Central TVR for a thorough restoration.

Condition

New vinyl roof installed at the time of the respray
Features Webasto-style folding sunroof
Black corner bumpers removed for a bumperless look
Original bumpers and brackets are included but require some attention to the underside
Excellent as new carpet fitted to the interior
Black fabric interior with matching carpets in good order
The vendor describes the interior as presenting in excellent condition
Original Smiths instruments reported to be in working order
Steering wheel wrapped in suede with blue stitching
Black floor mats with blue piping accent fitted
Attractive T-Slot period factory alloys in good condition with matching Dunlop tyres
Full back-to-glass repaint completed in 2020 by Central TVR in Jaguar Platinum with Mercedes Mono Silver colour band
TVR 3000M side graphics are hand-painted, not vinyl
Vinyl roof re-covered in 2020 using high-temperature contact adhesive, presenting in excellent order
Some very minor stone chips visible on the lower front bumper area
Taillights show some overspray or light-coloured spatter, which could likely be polished off
Trim, rubbers, and seals in good order
Window glass in good condition with only a few very minor road marks
Wheels presenting well, with a few small marks visible only on close inspection
Racing-style mirrors fitted
Interior recarpeted and door cards re-covered in 2020
Carpets showing little-to-no signs of wear
Some minor signs of use on the gearshift and a few small imperfections in the leather and seat material
Headlining in good shape with some small marks along the rear of the sunroof that could benefit from a clean
Sunroof soft top material in good condition with no tears or leaks reported; operates smoothly
Boot area clean and tidy with carpet in excellent condition
Vendor states all gauges, buttons, and knobs work as expected
Underside in good order with no rust; only minor surface corrosion, with most components painted and clean
Garage kept throughout current ownership
Silver-on-black number plates fitted in 2020

Mechanics

2,996cc Ford Essex V6, originally producing approximately 136 bhp and 191 lb-ft of torque
Manual gearbox
Steel timing gear fitted, replacing the original fibre item
Fast road cam and 6-branch stainless steel exhaust system fitted
Uprated shock absorbers
Copper nickel brake pipes throughout
New brake drums, discs, shoes, and master cylinder fitted in 2020
New water pump and re-cored radiator with silicone water hoses fitted in 2020
Engine starts without hesitation and with no unusual noises
Engine bay clean and tidy, with some scratching noted on both front inner wings
No leaks observed
One area of cracking noted on the inner wing where it meets the bodywork
Under-bonnet heat-resistant material intact with some signs of use
Homemade rubber bonnet bumper fitted to pad the meeting points when closed
Vendor states the clutch, gearbox, cooling system, and engine are all in good condition
Vendor reports the car handles well
Vendor states there are no known issues and no work currently needed
Suspension bushes replaced with polyurethane items
New set of royal blue HT leads fitted
Serviced in November 2025, including oil filter and oil change, new spark plugs, gear lever pin, sump washer, gear oil and diff oil
Poly bushes throughout suspension and fast road cam installed

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