2001 TVR TUSCAN

First registered in Jan 2001 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 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 4ltr Pistons.

6x 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.

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 air conditioning was also re-instated with a new condensor, receiver drier and trinary switch.

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 Aquamarine Blue, complimented by the Prussian Navy Blue interior. 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:

12.Dec 00. PDI. 9 mls. Hawthornes TVR

01 May 01 1K Svc 1143 mls Hawthornes TVR

08 Jul 02 6K Svc 6355 mls Hawthornes TVR

27 Feb 03 12K Svc 8074 mls Castle TVR

05 Nov 03 6K Svc 14331 mls Castle TVR

16 Mar 05 MOT 16866 mls

28 Mar 06 6K Svc 20312 mls Castle TVR

22 Mar 07 12K Svc 23144 mls Castle TVR

26 Mar 08 6K Svc N/A Station Garage.

29 Apr 09 Oil Svc N/A Castle TVR

04 Jun 10 6K Svc N/A Castle TVR

31 May 11 MOT

02 Mar 12 6K Svc N/A Castle TVR

24 May 13 Oil Svc 34116 mls Matt Smith Sportscars

25 Apr 14 6K Svc 35926 mls Matt Smith Sportscars

19 Jun 15 6K Svc 38194 mls Matt Smith Sportscars

26 Nov 16 6K Svc 40781 mls Matt Smith Sportscars

30 Apr 18 6K Svc 44050 mls Matt Smith Sportscars

10 Jan 19 Engine rebuild 44962 mls Str8Six TVR

26 Apr 19 Oil Svc 45858 mls Matt Smith Sportscars

15 Jun 20 6K Svc 47528 mls Matt Smith Sportscars

13 Jul 21 6K Svc N/A Matt Smith Sportscars

11 Nov 22 6K Svc 48755 mls Matt 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.