In current ownership for nearly nine years as a dedicated retirement project
Front and rear suspension both fully stripped and rebuilt during current ownership
Electrical improvements carried out
History file with receipts from current and previous owners
The Appeal
A racuous roadster at its best, the 290 S is a high-octane, fibreglass-bodied lightweight befitting of the TVR reputation - powered by a 2.9-litre V6 courtesy of Ford. It's still a muscular-looking, handsome machine that's very no-nonsense and very engaging. It's a clear modern classic, perfect for taking down twisty B-roads.
This silver example benefited from a body-off chassis restoration around 2003–4 and has since been the subject of a methodical, multi-stage programme of maintenance and improvement by its current keeper, who acquired the car in late 2017 as a retirement project. Mechanical work has covered both the front and rear suspension, the braking system, electrical wiring, cooling, fuel system, and clutch hydraulics, with full details listed below. The car has been serviced this year and comes with an MOT valid until September 2026, accompanied by a collection of receipts and documentation spanning multiple periods of ownership.image.png1.17 MB
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