Yellow Tuscan.?
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Not one I know of - here is the link for others: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Tuscan-4-0-Red-Rose-...
Quite often people browse more during "work" days
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Oh,sorry all ,nice to know you guys are out there,love the colour,but does not say much with regards to engine,rebuild or chassis,in add,wondering if worth a phonecall to enquire,then perhaps have a trip? Would have been nice if a knowledgable Tuscan guy,or girl knew the car? I do love a Tuscan in yellow,do appreciate the replies very much,am looking at moment but the combination has got to be spot on,as not in any haste,thanks guys.
On the face of it the history is impressive. However, that early build year should have chocolate engine internals so if it hasn't had a rebuild it will likely need one and been lucky to get through that many miles. Second issue is the early suspension with the straight wishbones. £20k + is a lot with those two factors even with the desirable original Red Rose spec. From the photos it looks in smart condition and whilst I don't like Tuscans in yellow (I do the Chimaera though) I can see why it might appeal to others.
As with all prospective purchases, go see and be forensic on the history and the seller. There might be some tell-tale signs of impending rebuild but I'd recommend an expert inspection. If it did need a rebuild then high £20's is too much to pay even on a keeper.
As with all prospective purchases, go see and be forensic on the history and the seller. There might be some tell-tale signs of impending rebuild but I'd recommend an expert inspection. If it did need a rebuild then high £20's is too much to pay even on a keeper.
Hello,many thanks to Speed 3 on your expert advice,funny with all the pictures that there not one of the engine,what you saying is to buy as late as possible,year wise and get good solid inspection,have you owned a Tuscan and chimaera? Because my chimaera is what be making room for Tuscan,have not driven a Tuscan as yet but do like the appeal,TVR ,s just get under you skin,been browsing other makes,models,but just can't stop the itch also lucky enough to have cerbera with 4.2 ajp engine,which is a keeper,they are something special.once again many thanks.
smithyboy64 said:
Hello,many thanks to Speed 3 on your expert advice,funny with all the pictures that there not one of the engine,what you saying is to buy as late as possible,year wise and get good solid inspection,have you owned a Tuscan and chimaera? Because my chimaera is what be making room for Tuscan,have not driven a Tuscan as yet but do like the appeal,TVR ,s just get under you skin,been browsing other makes,models,but just can't stop the itch also lucky enough to have cerbera with 4.2 ajp engine,which is a keeper,they are something special.once again many thanks.
Had a Chimaera back in the 90's for 70k of daily driving, memory postive in rose-tinted hindsight. Bought a Tuscan about 15 months ago, always loved the shape and am generally a fan of 6's over 8's (excepting the Chimaera/Griff sound). I took the advice of getting as late a year as poss and I prefer the Mk1 over the Mk2 so it made the search fairly straightforward for me. Mine's highish milage on an original engine which should have been built to the right spec but one owner with a superb history file an inch thick. I'm not dissing the early cars, you can sort the handling to a certain extent despite the geometry limitations and you can rebuild engines, its just both consume a fair bit of money. Mine might not be immune to a rebuild but I look at that as a marginal risk over a 5-year ownership profile and pretty much being the only likely significant problem. It's just got through a 12k with tappets & MOT for under a grand a no observations. My advice would be seek out a car with an absolutely complete history as late as possible OR get a car that will consume some engine/suspension money but is otherwise tidy at the right price. Patience is a virtue. Then again you may not actually like the Tuscan compared to the other two, it is quite a different beast.Edited by Speed 3 on Tuesday 13th January 12:47
I'd personally look for one with a rebuild. Having taken one of these apart you can have a number of issues besides cams and followers with incorrect surface finish. Although the very last cars may have started getting it right even they had issues.
And the reality is that it is extremely difficult almost impossible without lifting the cams to determine what wear has occurred to the followers on the last cylinders. Unless the price reflects it or your useful with a set of tools buy a car with a rebuild.
And the reality is that it is extremely difficult almost impossible without lifting the cams to determine what wear has occurred to the followers on the last cylinders. Unless the price reflects it or your useful with a set of tools buy a car with a rebuild.
Andy_mr2sc said:
Just out of interest, how can the suspension geometry of the early cars only be sorted "to a certain extent?"
Probably the limits of the laws of physics as far as straight vs curved is concerned. I haven't driven both variant mk 1's in both stock and fettled variants but the consensus is that there was a good reason for the factory changing it. No doubt all TVR''s and the Tuscan in particular conform to the adage "a sorted wrong 'un is better than a neglected good 'un"Speed 3 said:
Or yes of course even better, get a warrantied rebuild at the right price
Don't rely/pay over the odds for this marvellous piece of paper and treat it as a magic get out of jail free card, most warranties are not worth the paper they are printed on.Do ask around about the dealer you are buying from and get some real world experience from people who have had the misfortune to test their dealer/warranty!
The name and shame policy here will prevent open responses but a PM will usually illicit all the info you require.
ukdj said:
Don't rely/pay over the odds for this marvellous piece of paper and treat it as a magic get out of jail free card, most warranties are not worth the paper they are printed on.
Do ask around about the dealer you are buying from and get some real world experience from people who have had the misfortune to test their dealer/warranty!
The name and shame policy here will prevent open responses but a PM will usually illicit all the info you require.
I think it was a veiled dig at my "self" engine build Do ask around about the dealer you are buying from and get some real world experience from people who have had the misfortune to test their dealer/warranty!
The name and shame policy here will prevent open responses but a PM will usually illicit all the info you require.
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