*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 2016 ***

Highlights

One of only 68 cars built in original 1600M run
Extensively rebuilt in 2021 by current keeper
Professionally repainted in Starmist Grey and retrimmed in Berry Red
Tough and highly tunable 86bhp ‘Kent’ Crossflow 1.6L engine
Fitted with twin Dell’Orto 40 carburettors
Very few miles covered since rebuild completed

The Appeal

The 1600M was named after TVR supremo Martin Lilley and equipped with Ford’s tough and highly tunable ‘Kent’ Crossflow 1.6L engine, good for 86bhp in standard tune. Just 68 cars were built during the 1600M’s initial two-year run, with just 148 completed in total. Light, rare and very agile, these cars are a sought-after alternative to the more common and heavier V6 cars.

This pretty 1973 car is one of the last built during that first run. Now finished in Starmist Grey following a 2021 restoration managed by the current keeper, it is an extremely tidy, attractive and nicely detailed example. The seller describes the restoration as a ‘complete rebuild’ and notes it included a professional respray and a full cabin retrim in black and Berry Red, including the dashboard, door cards, headlining, and bespoke carpets.

The car has covered very few miles since completion, resulting in impressive condition in the photos. Described as ‘simply stunning’ by the seller, it’s hard not to disagree. The 1600M is one of the rarest and most entertaining home-grown coupes, and this example is surely among the best available.

Key Information

Mileage: 16,733 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 1,599cc Ford ‘Kent’ Crossflow 4cyl engine, 4spd manual, twin Dell’Orto 40 carburettors
Paperwork: V5C

The Detail

Purchased by seller in April 2021 for a complete rebuild
Resprayed in Starmist Grey which presents very well in photos
All chrome refreshed
Lights replaced or overhauled
Chassis reported to be in good condition
Early M series seats professionally retrimmed in red and black
New bespoke carpet fitted throughout
Dash, doors, and headlining all retrimmed
Fitted with twin Dell’Orto 40 carburettors
Ford 1600GT crossflow engine reported to be performing as it should
Fitted with smart Minilite-style alloys and quality Yokohama tyres
Webasto-style folding vinyl sunroof
Kenwood stereo fitted

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