2000 TVR TUSCAN

First registered 01 March 2000 this stunning Tuscan can only be described as better than new. Str8six purchased the car in 2023 and put the car the car into storage awaiting a full mechanical restoration. As with all of our sales cars we use the opportunity to invest time, love and care in them to improve them for future owners. Although being well serviced and having a recent full engine rebuild to Red Rose spec by ourselves there were plenty of improvements that could be made to transform the handling and usability of this Tuscan.

The body and chassis were separated and the chassis stripped of every nut and bolt

and all its components. It was then relieved of sharp edges (not good for powder

coat adhesion). The chassis was then shot blasted before being powder- coated in

its original RAL colour to BS EN 12206 . This process was to a far higher specification and than employed when the car was originally manufactured.

The suspension wishbones, rear uprights and general bracketry were also treated in

the same way. All gold passivated items were stripped and re-coated to ensure their

original, as new factory-finish was re-instated. The chassis and its suspension

components were then reassembled using new metallastic bushes with thrust washer

modifications, uprated ARB drop links, ball-joints, and track rod ends, etc.

The latest specification Bilstein Sport dampers and progressive rate Eibach springs

were installed. The original setup was devised by Lee Noble for the MK3 Tuscan S.

However, slight improvements have been made over the years and the solution

installed is the best available for any road- based Tuscan. Str8Six’s revised

suspension geometry has also been utilised during the rebuild.

The engine was rebuilt to Str8six’s latest specification, as follows:

2x Chilled cast camshafts.

24x Later type finger followers.

24x Nitrided valves.

24x Cast valve guides.

12x Uprated exhaust valve seats.

24x Valve stem seals.

Composite headgasket with revised coolant gallery layout.

Chain kit.

Uprated top chain slipper.

Modified 1/2 time sprocket with high load roller bearings.

6x Red Rose 4ltr Pistons.

6x H section conrods.

6x Cylinder liners.

Rebuilt water-pump.

Later type oil pump rotors.

Modified auxiliary shaft bearings.

Set of main bearings with thrust modification.

Set of big end bearings.

O rings and seals.

Set of stainless cover bolts.

6x Red Rose injectors.

1x Red Rose Eprom chip.

Internally and externally Ceramic coated exhaust manifolds.

The cylinder head was completely rebuilt using new and uprated exhaust valve seats and valve guides. The engine was put back together incorporating coolant and oil gallery modifications to both the head and the block castings.

The throttle bodies were stripped, inspected, vapour-blasted and rebuilt using the

re-passivated linkage kit and the fuel injectors were sent for testing and servicing.

All engine and gearbox bracketry has been dipped and re-passivated to re-instate

an “as new” factory finish to the car.

The gearbox and diff were also rebuilt using new bearings, seals and parts where required.

The car is now 25 years old, and all pipework and rubber items were showing their

age and starting to perish. They were therefore all replaced, as follows:

Full high pressure oil hose kit.

E10 compliant fuel lines.

E10 compliant Bosch fuel pump.

Black silicone coolant hose kit.

Rebuilt steering rack.

Low pressure PAS hoses.

Stainless steel braided brake hose kit.

Alternator and PAS drive belts.

Differential and engine mounts.

Steering rack and driveshaft gaiters.

Exhaust mounts and clamps.

4 x Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Tyres with latest recommended tyre sizes.

The clutch was replaced by the later, smoother-operating AP type with new bearing,

master cylinder and re-sealed clutch slave cylinder.

Brake discs and pads were replaced along with a new handbrake cable.

A New alternator, starter motor, battery, Anderson jump start connector and Accumate trickle charger were fitted.

The car was further improved with the dash pod being sent for modification,

incorporating the later spec microchips and software. These enable quicker operation, enhanced reliability and the ability to cancel any warnings.

The boot opening switch has been relocated to allow the rear badge to sit flush

with the bodywork and to improve operation. Both Front and Rear badges were sent

for specialist re-chroming, painting and plastic doming. An ACT stainless steel exhaust system with improved silencing was fitted. This retains the original style factory tail cans, which have been polished.

All new fluids and filters were used during the rebuild and the car was wheel

aligned on our Optiline 4 camera system.

The paintwork is new, immaculate and unmarked in BMW Tanzanite Blue, complimented by the two tone Biscuit and Navy Blue interior trim. The only changes applied have been the incorporation of Str8six’s later type rifles and fluting door card features.

We have also re-trimmed the steering wheel with perforated grip points which improve the feel and aesthetics of the car.

Ideally the new owner of this Tuscan will be someone who wishes to cherish a piece

of TVR history and keep it in the condition it is today. However, if required this car

will behave like the very best TVRs out there and should give miles of enjoyment to

its new custodian.

Service history as follows:

01 Jun 00. PDI. 50 mls. Westover Sports Cars

20 Jun 00. 1k Svc. 1081 mls. Westover Sports Cars

06 Jun 01. 6k Svc. 4300 mls. Westover Sports Cars

08 Aug 02. 12k Svc. 7668 mls. H.R.Owen Sports Cars

28 Nov 03. 18k Svc. 14176 mls. Gatwick TVR

17 Jan 05. 24k Svc. 16842 ms. Gatwick TVR

14 Oct 05. 30k Svc. 19497 mls. Austec Racing

28 Jan 06. MOT. 20173 mls.

17 May 07. 36k Svc. 21273 mls. Austec Racing

04 Jun 08. 42k Svc. 23176 mls. Cranleigh Autos

11 Nov 09. 48k Svc. 24108 mls. Cranleigh Autos

29 Mar 11. 54k Svc. 25172 mls. Cranleigh Autos

28 Jun 12. 60k Svc. 25309 mls. Racing Green TVR

28 Jun13. MOT. 26519 mls.

01 Mar 14. 66k Svc. 26795 mls. Racing Green TVR

23 Oct 15. 72k Svc. 29579 mls. Racing Green TVR

27 Oct 16. 78k Svc. 30300 mls. Fernhurst TVR

30 Nov 17. 84k Svc. 30564 mls. Fernhurst TVR

14 Nov 18. MOT. 35172 mls.

14 Jun 19. 90k Svc. 36160 mls. Mat Smith Sportscars

01 Oct 20. Engine rebuild 37917 mls Str8Six TVR

01 Oct 20. Oil Svc. 37908 mls. Mat Smith Sportscars.

15 Oct 21. MOT. 42749 mls.

03 Oct 23. 96k Svc. 43325 mls. Mat Smith Sportscars.

2025. Body Off mechanical rebuild. Str8Six TVR

The car’s 12 Months MOT will be renewed and the car will be provided with 12

months Road Tax and will also benefit from Str8six’s own 12 Months /12,000

miles Full Wear and Tear Warranty - covering parts and labour on the whole car.

It will be supplied with a 12 Volt trickle charger and an Anderson Jump Start Cable,

and it will be provided with its own Indoor Car Cover.