Wanted Taimar or 3000M budget £5000 : anyone selling soon?
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No no, I am still at the stage of making a parts list for all the new bits, bobs and jobs I want to do! good luck with your search I hope you find want you want without having to spend a ridiculous amount, if the cars not moving then there may be no harm in a cheeky offer, worse they can say is no and you have lost nothing!
I've just clicked on TVR car club and there is a white Taimar with black model band and wolfrace wheels for sale, 4750! advert doesn't say much but gives a contact...
Dave 01252 616286
bettyfairless@btinternet.com
http://www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/classifieds/classifi...
Dave 01252 616286
bettyfairless@btinternet.com
http://www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/classifieds/classifi...
just came across this thread and maybe I found a car for you, this morning I came across it as a new ad on mobile, cheap but needs some work, although the chassis looks good and its in Germany.
Der TVR hat eine gute Substanz. Die Restauration ist dank des intakten Gitterrohrahmens in Kombination mit der Kunstoffkarosse denkbar einfach und ohne Schweißarbeiten möglich. Die beim 3000M verbaute Technik kommt zum einem von Ford = 3.0 ESSEX Motor+Getriebe zum anderen von Triumph ( TR6 ). Der TVR ist bis auf wenige ( Verschleiß) Teile komplett, Die orginalen T-Slotfelgen sind gut erhalten, die Heckscheibe ,der Rahmen, Flachkühler sind gut, vorne Spax Stoßdämpfer. Auch wenn die Fotos suggerieren, es ist NICHT damit getan mal eben ein paar Schrauben zu drehen. Der TVR erfordert und verdient es vernünftig restauriert zu werden. Wer keine Arbeit scheut kann sich dank der bezahlbaren Technik preiswert einen seltenen und extrem handlichen Sportwagen aufbauen.
it doesn't look to bad...
http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/tvr-andere-re...
said:
Der TVR hat eine gute Substanz. Die Restauration ist dank des intakten Gitterrohrahmens in Kombination mit der Kunstoffkarosse denkbar einfach und ohne Schweißarbeiten möglich. Die beim 3000M verbaute Technik kommt zum einem von Ford = 3.0 ESSEX Motor+Getriebe zum anderen von Triumph ( TR6 ). Der TVR ist bis auf wenige ( Verschleiß) Teile komplett, Die orginalen T-Slotfelgen sind gut erhalten, die Heckscheibe ,der Rahmen, Flachkühler sind gut, vorne Spax Stoßdämpfer. Auch wenn die Fotos suggerieren, es ist NICHT damit getan mal eben ein paar Schrauben zu drehen. Der TVR erfordert und verdient es vernünftig restauriert zu werden. Wer keine Arbeit scheut kann sich dank der bezahlbaren Technik preiswert einen seltenen und extrem handlichen Sportwagen aufbauen.
it doesn't look to bad...
http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/tvr-andere-re...
GTRene said:
ah...it needs a bit more work than I thought.
Considering the spares stockpile, it may still be a decent deal. An asking price is just that. I'm, sure the owner would entertain bids sooner than not have any. Looks like along with a pair of spare Webers, THREE SPARE ENGINES and THREE SPARE TRANSMISSIONS, teflon or carsan bushings are included, most of the bits are there, seller stated no welding is required...
Most importantly, it's a nice colour.
Best,
B.
"restoration project with reasonable base
english documents
frame in good condition
additional to the mounted engine and 4 Speed gear box you get:
3 more Essex engines
3 5Speed gear boxes with different bells
some more new and used parts included
front: Spax shocks mounted
some parts missing, most of them wearing parts"
english documents
frame in good condition
additional to the mounted engine and 4 Speed gear box you get:
3 more Essex engines
3 5Speed gear boxes with different bells
some more new and used parts included
front: Spax shocks mounted
some parts missing, most of them wearing parts"
"seller stated no welding is required... "
thats more wishfull thinking than reality...the chassis tubes are definately corroded and if the body would be lifted the rot would become visible.
fact is:
the car is located in germany
it needs a body off restoration, at least a body lift for the outtriggers
the spare parts bin is huge
interior needs work.
the vinyl roof needs work
paintwork looks reasonable , maybe could be re-used as it is.
dvla database does not come-up with any details...so no idea when it was exported...
seller says "Auch wenn die Fotos dies suggerieren, es ist nicht damit getan mal eben ein paar Schrauben zu drehen…"
meaning: "even if the pictures connote it as an easy project, its not done by using the spanners for a few weekends...."
which clearly means in germany "its a FULL, COMPLETE restoration object"
thats more wishfull thinking than reality...the chassis tubes are definately corroded and if the body would be lifted the rot would become visible.
fact is:
the car is located in germany
it needs a body off restoration, at least a body lift for the outtriggers
the spare parts bin is huge
interior needs work.
the vinyl roof needs work
paintwork looks reasonable , maybe could be re-used as it is.
dvla database does not come-up with any details...so no idea when it was exported...
seller says "Auch wenn die Fotos dies suggerieren, es ist nicht damit getan mal eben ein paar Schrauben zu drehen…"
meaning: "even if the pictures connote it as an easy project, its not done by using the spanners for a few weekends...."
which clearly means in germany "its a FULL, COMPLETE restoration object"
Edited by GinG15 on Sunday 4th November 11:20
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-300M-1976-/200843001...
lovely colour! (because the red ones are the fastest, apparently)
Stu
lovely colour! (because the red ones are the fastest, apparently)
Stu
You're well informed! Thanks for the kind offer. The plan is to pick it up on Saturday morning and drive back to Dover, then Eurotunnel, then meander down on the back roads to Paris. I'll be backed up comprehensive roadside assistance in case of problems...
(for all those wondering what we're talking about it's the Taimar that was for sale on the TVRCC site, being sold by a very nice couple who have owned it for 25 years)
(for all those wondering what we're talking about it's the Taimar that was for sale on the TVRCC site, being sold by a very nice couple who have owned it for 25 years)
Yes, I got home safely... took the S.Circular and then down to Folkestone, tunnel then autoroute to Paris with a 10 minute stop for petrol, a coffee and a sandwich. The car didn't miss a beat doing a constant 70mph, and didn't overheat in the London traffic jams. Oil pressure was perfect.
There are some jobs that need doing, so I'll be trawling the forums for answers in the next few days. I will post photos soon, when the rain stops! The immediate job for today is moving my 2 bikes out of the way (longer than it sounds) so that I can park the TVR properly. Right now it's on the drive under a cover (incredibly I found one specifically for a Taimar, and it fits pretty well).
I had a big smile on my face all day yesterday, and thoroughly enjoyed the 300 mile drive home. I'm planning to take my 6 year old son to school in it tomorrow on my way to work : it will make his day too!
I'd like to say a big thankyou to everyone who contributed suggestions on this thread : with your help I've found exactly what I wanted, a good usable car that needs some work to make perfect but which is usable every day. Many thanks!
There are some jobs that need doing, so I'll be trawling the forums for answers in the next few days. I will post photos soon, when the rain stops! The immediate job for today is moving my 2 bikes out of the way (longer than it sounds) so that I can park the TVR properly. Right now it's on the drive under a cover (incredibly I found one specifically for a Taimar, and it fits pretty well).
I had a big smile on my face all day yesterday, and thoroughly enjoyed the 300 mile drive home. I'm planning to take my 6 year old son to school in it tomorrow on my way to work : it will make his day too!
I'd like to say a big thankyou to everyone who contributed suggestions on this thread : with your help I've found exactly what I wanted, a good usable car that needs some work to make perfect but which is usable every day. Many thanks!
Keep us posted! it will make an interesting read and give me ideas and solutions too! glad all worked out well and hopefully you can pop back over and bring it to a show once in a while!Gassing Station | TVR Classics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff