Another TVR newbie - Hel

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I've loved TVRs since first hearing a Cerb as a child and at 30 I'm finally in a position to buy my very own. Choices are a cerb or Tuscan as these have always been the dream. I'm trawling through old threads trying to soak up as much info as possible. Head is leaning towards the cerb as it has 4 seats and I'm 6-3, however I've read they are the Daddy of TVRs and cost much more to run an maintain. I'm lucky my dad has has been in the motor trade for 40 years so will help me maintain and it'll be an excuse for us to spend time together.

The car will be used most days 12 mile commute (I do have access to wife's car if needed on the odd occasion) so I'm after advice and opinions and hopefully a Pistonhead selling one 😀! I'm based in the north east any owners up here and any decent clubs Meets I could go along to? Would love to meet some owners and pick there brains.

Budget will be up to 20k for the right car. Cheers Stu.

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Thanks for the reply I was hoping there was a local meet up north to go and see a few.

How do I know which are the S6 & AJP8 Cerbs?

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Aw I see I'm with you ha schoolboy error, haven't done as much research as I thought.

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What do you have mate?

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Thanks Bob that's helpful.

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HKGriff said:

Depending on how far in the North East you live, might be worth you popping to see Tony Abrams at Hexham Horseless Carriages (Northumberland). He has been in the TVR business (as a dealer and servicing) for longer than you have been alive (!) and will be able to help.

That's about an hour away from me so well worth a trip to see him. I'll give him a ring today and see when I can go through.

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Daggsy said:

TVRCC Tees Valley Region and North East Region both meet on the second Sunday of the month. As its August people may be away on holiday but I'm sure that some will still atttend.
Tees Valley Region meet at The Parkmore Hotel, Eaglescliffe TS16 0DH
North East Region Premier Lodge (Wheatsheaf) - 1 mile south of Newcastle Airport main entrance.

thanks Daggsy that's exactly what I'm looking for ill be there for sure. Will you be going?

PS those TVRS look stunning the red Tuscan looks awesome.

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Need to get myself up to Hexham and have a look at this, its got more miles than I would like but has had the engine rebuild which is a positive, whats your thoughts

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...

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grahamn said:

Not the same engine, but my Cerb has 114,000 on the clock and still going strong(has had a rebuild though).

wow great to here do you use it every day?

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Bobhon said:

50K on a 14 year old car doesn't sound excessive. More important is the condition, better to have been driven than to have sat in a garage with the hoses going crusty.

I would want to know who did the engine rebuild and how much work was done. Was it just a head rebuild or a complete strip and rebuild? Look at the £'s cost in the service file to gauge how much work was done. Was the clutch changed at the same time? If it's the usual people (TVR Power, Str8six, etc) then it should be good to go. As it was carried out 5 years ago then any warranty on the engine would be finished by now I guess?

As said before take someone knowledgeable with you to look at it before you agree to buy.

Look at who has done the last couple of services. Then phone them up to ask what they though of the car. Most TVR dealers will give you their honest opinion if they remember the car. Might even offer to do an inspection for you for a couple of hundred pounds.

Bob

Great advice thanks Bob.

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Daggsy said:

No, sorry we won't be there, we will be in France until 2oth (ish) returning for the Tees Valley Region Camping Extravaganza at Naburn Lock, York over Bank Holiday weekend.
I'll let you know how many will be turning up (if poss).

Shame Daggsy maybe next time. France sounds great enjoy.

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Whats your opinion on this one guys? Obviously hasnt been used much die to the mileage

TVR Tuscan 4.0 Speed six Sports Convertible 2 Door Purple 16K

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Tuscan-4-0-Speed-six...

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Speed 3 said:

As said before I'd personally steer clear of cars with such low miles but it's probably worth a look. Clutch/seals indicate that low usage effect. It says it's had a rebuild but you need to see an invoice to see who and what. It's a very early car so will have definitely needed or will still need a rebuild. Suspension will be the early design which was later improved but as said before, it all comes down to setup and this one has been treated to a set of adjustable dampers. £20k is top money for a year 1 build car.

Edited by Speed 3 on Tuesday 21st July 12:16

Great advice its only 15 miles from me so worth having a look and a drive hopefully.

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Does anyone know this car? opinions please?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...

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Going to have a look at this Cerb. Does anyone know it?

http://www.greenwoodcarsales.co.uk/used-cars/tvr-c...

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Going to have a look at this Cerb. Does anyone know it?

http://www.greenwoodcarsales.co.uk/used-cars/tvr-c...

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Byker28i said:

Listed on the register - no 11
http://www.pistonheads.com/gAssing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Check the owners profile - PH member and his postings about the car. Lupo headlight conversion,
you could email him and ask..

Thanks Byker I'll drop him a line. Does it seem cheap to you?

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Milky400 said:

I found out a lot about my first Tuscan by trolling through pistonheads, unfortunately after I bought it, although it wasn't to late and added some background information on the issues I had when speaking with the dealer regarding a full refund.

This is exactly what I want to avoid, what was wrong?