Description
For Sale: 1980 TVR Tasmin Fixed Head Coupe (Short Tail)
A rare opportunity to own a true piece of British motoring history. This 1980 TVR Tasmin Fixed Head Coupe is the desirable short tail version, combining sharp wedge-era styling with TVR’s unmistakable character.
• Model: TVR Tasmin Fixed Head Coupe
• Year: 1980
• Version: Short Tail (early production, now highly sought after)
• Body Style: Fixed Head Coupe – sleek, angular lines with classic wedge-era proportions
• Provenance: Originally Peter Wheeler’s personal car, prior to his purchase of the TVR factory – a unique piece of TVR history
• Distinctive wedge design by Oliver Winterbottom – a true icon of 1980s British sports cars
• Lightweight fiberglass body over a tubular steel chassis
• Classic TVR driving experience: raw, engaging, and full of character
• Rare short tail design – fewer produced, making this a collectible piece
The Tasmin marked TVR’s bold entry into the 1980s, blending avant-garde styling with traditional craftsmanship. The short tail coupe is especially prized among enthusiasts for its rarity and purity of design. With the added provenance of being Peter Wheeler’s own car before he took ownership of TVR, this example is not just a driver’s machine but a genuine piece of the marque’s legacy.
