Tuscan Convertible Market?
Discussion
Having thoughts of a change, I've owned my 'vert for 8 years now and loved every minute and whilst it would be like loosing a member of the family I'm thinking it may be time for a switch.
Looking through the classifieds, there are only 2 'verts for sale at the moment so it's difficult to get a feel for the market at the moment especially given that it's coming to the end of the TVR season and both the cars for sale have less miles than mine.
Here it is:-
It's a bit 'crystal ball' but have prices peaked, should I wait until the spring, should I keep it for another few years, or should I just keep it forever?
Help!
Paul
Looking through the classifieds, there are only 2 'verts for sale at the moment so it's difficult to get a feel for the market at the moment especially given that it's coming to the end of the TVR season and both the cars for sale have less miles than mine.
Here it is:-
It's a bit 'crystal ball' but have prices peaked, should I wait until the spring, should I keep it for another few years, or should I just keep it forever?
Help!
Paul
It looks immaculate. 
Not sure what to suggest, but whatever you decide, it has to be your decision.
I can't think of a car within a sensible budget to replace it with, maybe a Gallardo? Mine is a keeper, despite now having a 5 month old son, he can inherit it one day; assuming he wants it and that petrol is still in plentiful supply
Not sure what to suggest, but whatever you decide, it has to be your decision.
I can't think of a car within a sensible budget to replace it with, maybe a Gallardo? Mine is a keeper, despite now having a 5 month old son, he can inherit it one day; assuming he wants it and that petrol is still in plentiful supply
I like the colour.
Definately the wrong time of year to sell a 'very clean' or 'dry miles only' convertible. Unless the person is going to trailer it away then it'll look terrible after the drive to the new home if there's rain about.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the convertible Tuscan - well that's not right, I prefer the Targa. 95% of the experience can be had with the Targa and you get 50% more practicality. That said, TVR's sell on condition as well as model so a good, clean model is always going to command a good price.
So many people have sold TVRs only to come back because they can't find the same 'fizz' in another car. With that in mind I would choose what car you want to replace it with first, then sell the car, then find the 'right' version of the replacement car.
Definately the wrong time of year to sell a 'very clean' or 'dry miles only' convertible. Unless the person is going to trailer it away then it'll look terrible after the drive to the new home if there's rain about.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the convertible Tuscan - well that's not right, I prefer the Targa. 95% of the experience can be had with the Targa and you get 50% more practicality. That said, TVR's sell on condition as well as model so a good, clean model is always going to command a good price.
So many people have sold TVRs only to come back because they can't find the same 'fizz' in another car. With that in mind I would choose what car you want to replace it with first, then sell the car, then find the 'right' version of the replacement car.
Edited by mk1fan on Thursday 23 October 13:56
Hi Paul
I had your dilemma a month ago,had mine for 5 years and was ready to part with her
You can't replace these cars with anything at there value even now which is why they are
Still selling.
I sold mine with bespoke,excellent service and a good return,they are very fair.
Mine sold in a day,for what I asked for.
I have now got a maserati 4200,I bought this so I had something to play with and they are
The bargain of the year to what you get and are just as fast a the tuscan in real terms and not
On track.i do agree the Tuscans will not go up much more in value.
If you want the figures Paul just pm me or e-mail.
Thanks Mark
I had your dilemma a month ago,had mine for 5 years and was ready to part with her
You can't replace these cars with anything at there value even now which is why they are
Still selling.
I sold mine with bespoke,excellent service and a good return,they are very fair.
Mine sold in a day,for what I asked for.
I have now got a maserati 4200,I bought this so I had something to play with and they are
The bargain of the year to what you get and are just as fast a the tuscan in real terms and not
On track.i do agree the Tuscans will not go up much more in value.
If you want the figures Paul just pm me or e-mail.
Thanks Mark
V8 GRF said:
Paul already has his Maserati to fix.....
Sorry, just had to correct that for you David 
As for 'what replacement', some funds and space would go into my 3000m rebuild with the remainder towards a T350t or Tamora, or an esprit, or a Merak, or a Pantera, or a Stratos replica, or a GT40 replica, or Nobel, or.... just something different!
Paul
The Surveyor said:
V8 GRF said:
Paul already has his Maserati to fix.....
Sorry, just had to correct that for you David As for 'what replacement', some funds and space would go into my 3000m rebuild with the remainder towards a T350t or Tamora, or an esprit, or a Merak, or a Pantera, or a Stratos replica, or a GT40 replica, or Nobel, or.... just something different!
Paul
Pantera
or maybe one of these that are occupying my dreams at the moment.
I would say yours would sell quickly, as long as you are not stupid on price, the RG is over priced for the colour combination hence the length of time it's been for sale, the black one is repaired one so many will be put off paying top price due to this.
No harm in advertising now as it would be free on here and see what happens.
No harm in advertising now as it would be free on here and see what happens.
Thinking on this whilst in the garage last night, I may do some little cosmetic jobs on it over the winter and put some feelers out in the New Year. The interior has never been touched and whilst there is no wear on the leather, the pumpkin coloured alcantera has lost its sparkle on the door cards and hoop, and some new mats also. Maybe a front-end paint and get the wheels refurbished etc at which point I may as well just keep it....
Confused!
Paul
Confused!
Paul
I don't see the point of swapping to a Tamora as it'll be [essentially] the same but a bit slower. Plus you may end up with Pandora's Box of a car.
I think I recognise that Pantera - I think I saw it parked up (with another two) in a small french town on the way to LM a [good] few years back. There can't be that many red ones!
I'd struggle to think of a replacement for Tamy (or Samy for that matter). Perhaps an R8 V10 convertable but it would feel a bit 'numb' at legal speeds - in comparrison of the 'theatre' or 'pantomine' that is driving a TVR. I did consider a GTR but again need to be shifting to get some 'feel'.
It's such a nice looking Tuscan, I'd stick with it. Afterall, if you don't have time for it now how will you have time for a replacement?
I think I recognise that Pantera - I think I saw it parked up (with another two) in a small french town on the way to LM a [good] few years back. There can't be that many red ones!
I'd struggle to think of a replacement for Tamy (or Samy for that matter). Perhaps an R8 V10 convertable but it would feel a bit 'numb' at legal speeds - in comparrison of the 'theatre' or 'pantomine' that is driving a TVR. I did consider a GTR but again need to be shifting to get some 'feel'.
It's such a nice looking Tuscan, I'd stick with it. Afterall, if you don't have time for it now how will you have time for a replacement?
Looks a really nice example.
I love the rarity of these cars. What would you buy that is so exclusive ?
When I bought my convert, there was an orange one also up for sale.
Still regret not buying both. They were both going for 24,000 quid
Only chose the one I have as it was a 2006 and the other was 2005. Also in Bentley Sapphire Blue I've been planning a respray since I bought her.
At the moment my head is stuck on getting a Sag and giving the Convert its long awaited respray and interior refurb.
I love the rarity of these cars. What would you buy that is so exclusive ?
When I bought my convert, there was an orange one also up for sale.
Still regret not buying both. They were both going for 24,000 quid
Only chose the one I have as it was a 2006 and the other was 2005. Also in Bentley Sapphire Blue I've been planning a respray since I bought her.
At the moment my head is stuck on getting a Sag and giving the Convert its long awaited respray and interior refurb.
The Surveyor said:
Spoke to Tony at HHC today and we're going to look at some of those cosmetic jobs as well as some new gas struts for the boot lid.
Maybe some little cosmetic tweaks will help me love it again
Paul
You really know how to treat a lady Maybe some little cosmetic tweaks will help me love it again
Paul
..... Buying her gas struts ... I hope they're stainless ones Buy a Sag to keep her company ... I did ...
glow worm said:
The Surveyor said:
Spoke to Tony at HHC today and we're going to look at some of those cosmetic jobs as well as some new gas struts for the boot lid.
Maybe some little cosmetic tweaks will help me love it again
Paul
You really know how to treat a lady Maybe some little cosmetic tweaks will help me love it again
Paul
..... Buying her gas struts ... I hope they're stainless ones Buy a Sag to keep her company ... I did ...
Seriously, if funds were available I'd have a Sag like a shot, alas that's not going to happen
Cheers
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