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Current bid
£4,000

1990 TVR 290 S

Highlights

  • Subject to a body-off chassis restoration
  • 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.
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Key Information

  • Mileage: 83,500 miles (indicated)
  • Country of registration: United Kingdom
  • MOT status: valid until 27 September 2026
  • Technical specs: 2,933cc V6 petrol, five-speed manual
  • Paperwork: Receipts and history from current and previous owners, maintenance log, and photos on memory stick

The Detail

  • Body-off chassis restoration carried out by a previous owner around 2003–4
  • New brake servo and master cylinder fitted in 2026
  • Serviced in 2026 with new oil and filter, new fuel filter, valves and plugs checked and adjusted
  • In 2025, the car was treated to:
    • New headlamps
    • Bezels
    • Revotec engine fan upgrade
  • New components in 2022 including:
    • New fuel line (tank to pump)
    • New clutch slave cylinder
    • Adjustable coil-over front suspension (300lb/in springs)
  •  Rear suspension completely stripped and rebuilt in 2021 with:
    • New polybushes
    • Wheel bearings
    • CVJs
    • Flexible brake hoses
    • Rigid pipes
    • And a new right-hand wheel cylinder
  • The car also saw a new throttle potentiometer 
  • Wiring overhauled in 2020 with:
    • Renewed connectors
    • Convoluted sleeving
    • Heavy-duty relays fitted to the ignition
    • Starter motor circuits
  • The car also saw:
    • New silicone water hoses
    • Cast aluminium rocker covers
  • In 2019 the car was treated to:
    • New ignition amplifier
    • MAF-to-throttle-body air pipes
    • Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
  • Front suspension completely stripped and rebuilt in 2018 with:
    • Powder-coated wishbones and anti-roll bar
    • New polybushes
    • Track rod ball joints
    • Wheel bearings
    • Brake pads
    • Flexible brake hoses
    • Tyres
    • Steering column bearing
  • Alloy wheels have an anodised finish that could benefit from refreshing
  • Some weather seals could benefit from renewal
  • Small amount of crazing on the fibreglass on the right-hand rear wing
  • Minor damage to the underside of the front valence, not visible with the bonnet closed
  • Rear tyres have tread remaining but are aged; the vendor notes handling would improve with replacement
  • Rear brake shoe linings at approximately 3–4mm
  • Sale includes:
    • Original Koni dampers and springs
    • Two spare ProShock front springs (400lb/in)
    • Original Ford rocker covers
    • Original Ford fuel pressure regulator
  • Ford EEC-IV engine management breakout box available for an additional £200
 
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Current bid
£4,000
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Auction Details

  • Year1990
  • MakeTVR
  • ModelS Series
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer83,500 Miles
  • Engine size2933cc
  • TransmissionManual, 5 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBishop Sutton
  • CountySomerset
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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2 Bids

scorrig••••
Bid
£4,000
13/08/26
simon-a••••
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£2,000
13/08/26

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