2001 TVR Tuscan Speed Six

Highlights 

• Good service history

• Low mileage

• In great condition throughout

• New interior

• Long, advisory-free MOT

Overview

A bastion of British automotive engineering and one of the last vestiges of this country's ability to actually build cars, TVR has been flying the flag for home-grown sportsters since 1958 when Trevor Wilkinson and co. unleashed the Grantura into the wild.

Fast forward to today however and it's not exactly sunshine and rainbows. Whilst technically still a live brand TVR hasn't produced anything since the Sagaris back in 2006, but what they have given us over the years is a wonderfully eclectic collection of truly excellent sports cars, with the Tuscan Speed Six being a particular highlight.

Produced from 1999 to 2006 the Tuscan, named as an homage to the original Tuscan of the '60s, is a front mid-engined, rear-wheel drive two-seater sports car powered by TVR's very own and highly revered 'Speed Six' six-cylinder engine in varying displacements and power outputs.

This particular 2001 example began life with the 4.0-litre variant but the engine has since been swapped out in 2005 for a 2004 3.6-litre T350 Speed Six producing 350bhp. Not only that but the car also benefits from an interior refresh with new seats, door cards and carpets having been fitted, according to the vendor. Externally the car screams TVR with its wild green 'Verde Mistral' colour scheme and the car presents well throughout. 

The Tuscan comes complete with impressive service and maintenance history and is reported to be driving well with no mechanical issues and the vendor informs us that £2,000 has recently been spent on the car.

History and documentation

• 2001 model year

• V5C present and correct

• First registered January 1st 2001

• In current ownership for ten years

• Two keys

• Original book pack

• Extensive service history with original service book showing 14 stamps up to 54,380 miles (2015)

• Numerous old MOT certificates and receipts for servicing and maintenance, including the replacement engine

• The private plate X22TVR is included in the sale

• HPI clear

• Advisory-free MOT until July 24th 2026

• 55,566 miles

Interior

• In excellent condition throughout with the vendor stating that the car has had a new interior, including seats, door cards and carpets

• Replacement LCD dashboard screen in 2009

• After market Sony Bluetooth stereo and speakers

• Minimal wear and tear

• There are no signs of any damage

• Some scuffing to the nearside kick plate

• The removable roof's headlining is in good shape

• We understand everything to be fully functional aside from the heater which is currently out of action

• Boot space is clean and tidy

• The engine bay presents well, although is a little dusty 

Exterior

• The paintwork looks to be in great condition overall with only a few chips and small scratches present

• Body panels all look to be straight and free from damage with uniform gaps

• No evidence of any corrosion to the body

• All glasswork is free from damage

• The convertible hard top appears to be in great shape

• All factory 18” alloy wheels present well but do carry a few light marks here and there

• Laufenn S Fit EQ+ high performance summer tyres all round that look to be in good condition across the board with the vendor informing us that they are new

• Underneath the car appears to be in good condition and free from damage and repairs but there are some small areas of surface rust

Mechanical

• 350bhp, 3.6-litre, naturally aspirated straight-six engine

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds (approx)

• 170mph top speed (approx)

• The vendor states that the car has a new battery and starter motor and that it drives very well

• No mechanical issues to report

Summary

The future of TVR is uncertain and we can only hope that it will continue to make cars at some point but what we do know is that the cars the company has given us, including the Tuscan Speed Six, are nothing short of sublime. Unafraid to do things a little differently and to tread its own path, TVR could never be labelled as dull and the Tuscan Speed Six embodies everything that's great about the brand. Unique, exciting and truly special it remains an excellent example of what can be achieved when a singular vision is championed and this particular car is certainly proof of that.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire.