2005 Formula Red Str8Six re-build facelift model

There are a number of Tamoras on the market - resist the siren song of a 'cheap' one and do not think early cars are as valuable as late ones or lower mileage cars, that have been sat around, are better than higher mileage ones. These cars do not like sitting around unused and if they do require a thorough (and expensive) re-commissioning. If you want a sorted car that has been used, invested in, drives superbly and can be relied upon then read on...

PN05 KLC is a late car, benefitting from the facelift and the improved quality associated with all Smolensky era TVRs. It has an extensive and detailed service history stretching back to when the first owner took delivery. Since 2008 it has been service at Str8Six, the UK's finest TVR mechanics and engine specialists. In addition Str8Six totally rebuilt this car's engine and provided it with a brand new cylinder head - incorporating all the latest upgrades - in 2016 @ 39k miles.

Acquired by me in 2021 from Str8Six (with a 12 month warranty) it has continued to be looked after by them and has bills totalling 12k in my ownership. This includes improvements as well as the proper and professional maintenance these cars need to ensure they drive as intended. Many people cut corners and do not do this. This car is priced to reflect the exemplary mechanical condition it is in. Fresh from a 6k annual service and with a new MOT it is a jump in and drive to Spain example. It was used in a photoshoot in Martin Baker's private airfield in 2011 and can be seen alongside a T440 and Sagaris.

Improvements and investments include:

New clutch - April 2025

Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs - (Front 2021, rear 2023)

Trickle charger - 2021

4 x new Toyo tyres - 2024 @ 55k miles

Rear diff bush - 2024

3:7:1 conversion to diff - 2011

Service history as follows:

12 May 05 handover

20 May 05 (1020 miles) – 1k service

18 Feb 07 (4501 miles) – 6k service Automedon

17 Jan 08 (9556 miles) – 12k service Tony Gilbert Cars

30 Sep 09 (18095 miles) – 6k service Str8Six

11 May 11 (21675 miles) – 12k service Str8Six

26 Jul 13 (27491 miles) – 6k service Str8Six

27 May 15 (34335 miles) – 12k service Str8Six

09 May 16 (39393 miles) – full engine re-build to 3.6 spec Str8Six

27 Jul 17 (41631 miles) – 6k service Str8Six

30 Nov 18 (44605 miles) – 12k service Str8Six

Apr 21 (46130 miles) – 12k service Str8Six (car acquired by me)

Apr 22 (48498 miles) – 6k service Str8Six

Mar 23 (52055 miles) – 12k service Str8Six

Apr 24 (54894 miles) – 6k service Str8Six

Apr 25 (57600 miles) – 6k service Str8Six