TVR Owner Wannabe
Discussion
PhilF329 said:
Would you mind letting me know how I can get hold of the customer specification / build sheet for my car?
I messaged the TVROC archive last summer but never got a reply
Thanks
I have all Tuscan convertible customer spec sheets..PM me with build Number and i'll send you a scanned image ... otherwise I think Howard Bryan (of White Elephant/Blackpool Thunder Club) will charge you £40 I messaged the TVROC archive last summer but never got a reply
Thanks
Sorry for the lack of response. As a newbie, the PH forum restricts the amount of posts I can make.
Thank you for the information. Very interesting how there appears to be a sense of mystery surrounding the last few registered cars and that some may be physically older than the registration plate they are wearing (by a couple of years). Just adds to the intrigue and back-story of TVR.
Am I correct to assume that a Tuscan S Targa with Wavey dashboard - recorded at DVLA as manufactured in 2007 - may not have been completed by TVR, but more likely to have been completed by a specialist? Because the TVR production line ceased in 2006.
This is the DVLA record of a car being described as a Tuscan S Targa I am considering. I haven’t shown the registration or colour as it is not published for sale. In pictures, the car looks mint / factory fresh and has clearly been well cared for, irrespective of who finally built it. Does it really matter, as long as it has been completed to factory specifications?
I was initially looking for a MK3 convertible with a loud paint scheme, but the opportunity to buy what appears to be one of the last Tuscan S Targa’s ever registered, has thrown a curve-ball and caused me to rethink. Whatever Tuscan I buy, I’d ideally want it to give me as little grief as possible (don’t we all), so I’m being pretty choosy over condition, service history and provenance.
Thank you for the information. Very interesting how there appears to be a sense of mystery surrounding the last few registered cars and that some may be physically older than the registration plate they are wearing (by a couple of years). Just adds to the intrigue and back-story of TVR.
Am I correct to assume that a Tuscan S Targa with Wavey dashboard - recorded at DVLA as manufactured in 2007 - may not have been completed by TVR, but more likely to have been completed by a specialist? Because the TVR production line ceased in 2006.
This is the DVLA record of a car being described as a Tuscan S Targa I am considering. I haven’t shown the registration or colour as it is not published for sale. In pictures, the car looks mint / factory fresh and has clearly been well cared for, irrespective of who finally built it. Does it really matter, as long as it has been completed to factory specifications?
I was initially looking for a MK3 convertible with a loud paint scheme, but the opportunity to buy what appears to be one of the last Tuscan S Targa’s ever registered, has thrown a curve-ball and caused me to rethink. Whatever Tuscan I buy, I’d ideally want it to give me as little grief as possible (don’t we all), so I’m being pretty choosy over condition, service history and provenance.
Edited by TVR Wannabe on Friday 19th February 04:10
There were quite a number of factory built cars built at the factory (2004/2005/2006) which sat in dealers for a number of years and were only registered when purchased , so the DVLA info is 1st registered date, not build date . Not many cars left the factory after July'06, although Administration did not take place until Nov/Dec'06 IIRC . Most of the staff played cards and watched TV for 6 months 
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The VIN number gives you the date that TVR received an order (not necessarily the build date & year), the last 4 digits of the VIN is the "build number for that year of ALL TVRs" .
There are a few signs on Tuscan 2 as to the build date , obviously the dash with a Targa, but the light surrounds (front&rear0 changed from Black to Body colour in Jan'06. Plus very early convertibles (Sept'05) have the hazard switch in a different place to later ones.
Personally one thing I don't like about Targas is the large boot spoiler (which was an option but most MK2s seem to have it) ... It holds 2 litres of water like a couple of buckets . Each to their own but its to much in your face to me.... The designer of convertible wouldn't allow it be fitted to "his" car.
The reason why the convertible was so much later than the Targa , was it was meant to have an electronic retractable roof that went into the boot, but TVR couldn't get it work reliably , what a good job for us owners !!!!
The DVLA have changed the web information and the year of manufacture now appears (not sure if correct though)... TVRs were registered as PLGs private light goods and now there's all that EURO stuff... A bit worrying ...I hope our Tax rating is going to change... It still says zero for Co2 emissions but has us as PETROL
.The VIN number gives you the date that TVR received an order (not necessarily the build date & year), the last 4 digits of the VIN is the "build number for that year of ALL TVRs" .
There are a few signs on Tuscan 2 as to the build date , obviously the dash with a Targa, but the light surrounds (front&rear0 changed from Black to Body colour in Jan'06. Plus very early convertibles (Sept'05) have the hazard switch in a different place to later ones.
Personally one thing I don't like about Targas is the large boot spoiler (which was an option but most MK2s seem to have it) ... It holds 2 litres of water like a couple of buckets
. Each to their own but its to much in your face to me.... The designer of convertible wouldn't allow it be fitted to "his" car.The reason why the convertible was so much later than the Targa , was it was meant to have an electronic retractable roof that went into the boot, but TVR couldn't get it work reliably , what a good job for us owners !!!!
The DVLA have changed the web information and the year of manufacture now appears (not sure if correct though)... TVRs were registered as PLGs private light goods and now there's all that EURO stuff... A bit worrying ...I hope our Tax rating is going to change... It still says zero for Co2 emissions but has us as PETROL
Edited by glow worm on Friday 19th February 08:37
glow worm said:
There were quite a number of factory built cars built at the factory (2004/2005/2006) which sat in dealers for a number of years and were only registered when purchased , so the DVLA info is 1st registered date, not build date . Not many cars left the factory after July'06, although Administration did not take place until Nov/Dec'06 IIRC . Most of the staff played cards and watched TV for 6 months .
The VIN number gives you the date that TVR received an order (not necessarily the build date & year), the last 4 digits of the VIN is the "build number for that year of ALL TVRs" .
There are a few signs on Tuscan 2 as to the build date , obviously the dash with a Targa, but the light surrounds (front&rear0 changed from Black to Body colour in Jan'06. Plus very early convertibles (Sept'05) have the hazard switch in a different place to later ones.
Personally one thing I don't like about Targas is the large boot spoiler (which was an option but most MK2s seem to have it) ... It holds 2 litres of water like a couple of buckets . Each to their own but its to much in your face to me.... The designer of convertible wouldn't allow it be fitted to "his" car.
The reason why the convertible was so much later than the Targa , was it was meant to have an electronic retractable roof that went into the boot, but TVR couldn't get it work reliably , what a good job for us owners !!!!
The DVLA have changed the web information and the year of manufacture now appears (not sure if correct though)... TVRs were registered as PLGs private light goods and now there's all that EURO stuff... A bit worrying ...I hope our Tax rating is going to change... It still says zero for Co2 emissions but has us as PETROL
The latest registered Tuscan Mk2/3 targa S i have seen was built in 2014 by Str8six in reflex charcoal with a cream leather interior to match the customers Ferrari including a one off bespoke rear spoiler, the build quality was absolutely stunning, it belonged in a Park Lane showroom and the purchase invoice was north of £70k .The VIN number gives you the date that TVR received an order (not necessarily the build date & year), the last 4 digits of the VIN is the "build number for that year of ALL TVRs" .
There are a few signs on Tuscan 2 as to the build date , obviously the dash with a Targa, but the light surrounds (front&rear0 changed from Black to Body colour in Jan'06. Plus very early convertibles (Sept'05) have the hazard switch in a different place to later ones.
Personally one thing I don't like about Targas is the large boot spoiler (which was an option but most MK2s seem to have it) ... It holds 2 litres of water like a couple of buckets
. Each to their own but its to much in your face to me.... The designer of convertible wouldn't allow it be fitted to "his" car.The reason why the convertible was so much later than the Targa , was it was meant to have an electronic retractable roof that went into the boot, but TVR couldn't get it work reliably , what a good job for us owners !!!!
The DVLA have changed the web information and the year of manufacture now appears (not sure if correct though)... TVRs were registered as PLGs private light goods and now there's all that EURO stuff... A bit worrying ...I hope our Tax rating is going to change... It still says zero for Co2 emissions but has us as PETROL
Edited by glow worm on Friday 19th February 08:37
The op needs to check with the seller as to where the car was built, it could well be the last 'factory' Tuscan, shame nobody compiled a Targa register
glow worm said:
There were quite a number of factory built cars built at the factory (2004/2005/2006) which sat in dealers for a number of years and were only registered when purchased , so the DVLA info is 1st registered date, not build date . Not many cars left the factory after July'06, although Administration did not take place until Nov/Dec'06 IIRC . Most of the staff played cards and watched TV for 6 months .
The VIN number gives you the date that TVR received an order (not necessarily the build date & year), the last 4 digits of the VIN is the "build number for that year of ALL TVRs" .
There are a few signs on Tuscan 2 as to the build date , obviously the dash with a Targa, but the light surrounds (front&rear0 changed from Black to Body colour in Jan'06. Plus very early convertibles (Sept'05) have the hazard switch in a different place to later ones.
Personally one thing I don't like about Targas is the large boot spoiler (which was an option but most MK2s seem to have it) ... It holds 2 litres of water like a couple of buckets . Each to their own but its to much in your face to me.... The designer of convertible wouldn't allow it be fitted to "his" car.
The reason why the convertible was so much later than the Targa , was it was meant to have an electronic retractable roof that went into the boot, but TVR couldn't get it work reliably , what a good job for us owners !!!!
The DVLA have changed the web information and the year of manufacture now appears (not sure if correct though)... TVRs were registered as PLGs private light goods and now there's all that EURO stuff... A bit worrying ...I hope our Tax rating is going to change... It still says zero for Co2 emissions but has us as PETROL
Apparently, you know the car very well. In fact, you have detailed it. .The VIN number gives you the date that TVR received an order (not necessarily the build date & year), the last 4 digits of the VIN is the "build number for that year of ALL TVRs" .
There are a few signs on Tuscan 2 as to the build date , obviously the dash with a Targa, but the light surrounds (front&rear0 changed from Black to Body colour in Jan'06. Plus very early convertibles (Sept'05) have the hazard switch in a different place to later ones.
Personally one thing I don't like about Targas is the large boot spoiler (which was an option but most MK2s seem to have it) ... It holds 2 litres of water like a couple of buckets
. Each to their own but its to much in your face to me.... The designer of convertible wouldn't allow it be fitted to "his" car.The reason why the convertible was so much later than the Targa , was it was meant to have an electronic retractable roof that went into the boot, but TVR couldn't get it work reliably , what a good job for us owners !!!!
The DVLA have changed the web information and the year of manufacture now appears (not sure if correct though)... TVRs were registered as PLGs private light goods and now there's all that EURO stuff... A bit worrying ...I hope our Tax rating is going to change... It still says zero for Co2 emissions but has us as PETROL
Edited by glow worm on Friday 19th February 08:37
I’ll PM you.
So, have agreed to buy the 2007 Tuscan S Targa as mentioned above and deposit paid. The underside of the car is fantastic and the rest of the car is really lovely. Some minor paint chips, but it looks much younger than it actually is. Apart from the ACT stainless exhaust, it is unmodified.
Hoping to collect later this week or early next week. Although the file coming with the car is like the Encyclopaedia Britannica, including photos of actual services carried out, there’s some missing detail on when the car was actually built (maybe it was the last built at the factory?). I understand it was acquired from Cicely Continental in Preston. It would be great to know more about it’s early days.
Thanks to Glow Worm for some history on the car.
This is what swung it for me....
Hoping to collect later this week or early next week. Although the file coming with the car is like the Encyclopaedia Britannica, including photos of actual services carried out, there’s some missing detail on when the car was actually built (maybe it was the last built at the factory?). I understand it was acquired from Cicely Continental in Preston. It would be great to know more about it’s early days.
Thanks to Glow Worm for some history on the car.
This is what swung it for me....
PrinceRupert said:
Congratulations! That chassis certainly looks mint.
Congrats again ! 
Looks immaculate, there was a guy on here (PDtvr) who i believe bought the car from new and did a good write up at the time, can't find it at the moment, mystic black and on a PN07 *** number plate ? Spring has arrived early, enjoy 
TVR Wannabe said:
So, have agreed to buy the 2007 Tuscan S Targa as mentioned above and deposit paid. The underside of the car is fantastic and the rest of the car is really lovely. Some minor paint chips, but it looks much younger than it actually is. Apart from the ACT stainless exhaust, it is unmodified.
Hoping to collect later this week or early next week. Although the file coming with the car is like the Encyclopaedia Britannica, including photos of actual services carried out, there’s some missing detail on when the car was actually built (maybe it was the last built at the factory?). I understand it was acquired from Cicely Continental in Preston. It would be great to know more about it’s early days.
Thanks to Glow Worm for some history on the car.
This is what swung it for me....
Well Done with your purchase. Hoping to collect later this week or early next week. Although the file coming with the car is like the Encyclopaedia Britannica, including photos of actual services carried out, there’s some missing detail on when the car was actually built (maybe it was the last built at the factory?). I understand it was acquired from Cicely Continental in Preston. It would be great to know more about it’s early days.
Thanks to Glow Worm for some history on the car.
This is what swung it for me....
I know that all of the previous owners cars are well maintained and immaculately presented.
Maybe this time he might buy some dinner plates to eat his meals off instead of the underside of his cars
He usually wins a trophy when his cars are judged.
Daggsy said:
Well Done with your purchase.
I know that all of the previous owners cars are well maintained and immaculately presented.
Maybe this time he might buy some dinner plates to eat his meals off instead of the underside of his cars
He usually wins a trophy when his cars are judged.
Thank you for those kind words Ken, I still remember vividly finishing runner up to you back in the visit to Cornwall back in 2009 (how time flys) in fact two thing stand out from that trip. Being beaten in the ‘Show & Shine’ competition, by some Northern chap with a Red TuscanI know that all of the previous owners cars are well maintained and immaculately presented.
Maybe this time he might buy some dinner plates to eat his meals off instead of the underside of his cars
He usually wins a trophy when his cars are judged.
and more over, hearing about your nights sleep from Gill the next morning, after you trying to drink the bar dry of its RattlerThat was an excellent trip
Now that the cat-is-out-of-the-bag and you all know the car and who the owner is, here’s some further images. Pretty excited about this car. Although a Targa wasn’t my initial plan, but when I saw the car and the fantastic condition it is in, something just ‘clicked’ and I had to have it. It’s also great to speak with a seller who is clearly a TVR fanatic, almost suffering from ‘TVR OCD’, having owned a total of fourteen TVR’s. Gives a lot of confidence that the car is a goodun.
The plan is to use it during good weather days and preserve its A1 condition. It has some minor chips and crazing in the paint, so I’ll probably give it a respray in the same colour and fettle any niggles which could appear over the summer.
It is a long-term keeper and will probably be with me until I am unable to drive. I’ve even had created what could be described as a sarcophagus to help keep the dreaded tin worm at bay. It is a brand new 20ft long converted shipping container, widened to 10ft from the standard 8ft. It has been insulated and play lined, with electric sockets, lights and heater installed. The doors are not standard, but made from heavy flat steel, including compressed rubber seals to create a water-tight and air-tight barrier to the NE Lincolnshire weather (I live 2 miles from the coast). Interestingly, it is made from Corten steel (Angel of the North), which is designed to rust whilst forming a self-preserving barrier, thus avoiding continuous painting. The container will be clad in heavy feather-edge wood to match the building it sits next to, which is why it has 6 x horizontal box section strips welded to the outside to bolt wood battens to. I’ll add a dehumidifier later in the year.
This was delivered today.
It is a long-term keeper and will probably be with me until I am unable to drive. I’ve even had created what could be described as a sarcophagus to help keep the dreaded tin worm at bay. It is a brand new 20ft long converted shipping container, widened to 10ft from the standard 8ft. It has been insulated and play lined, with electric sockets, lights and heater installed. The doors are not standard, but made from heavy flat steel, including compressed rubber seals to create a water-tight and air-tight barrier to the NE Lincolnshire weather (I live 2 miles from the coast). Interestingly, it is made from Corten steel (Angel of the North), which is designed to rust whilst forming a self-preserving barrier, thus avoiding continuous painting. The container will be clad in heavy feather-edge wood to match the building it sits next to, which is why it has 6 x horizontal box section strips welded to the outside to bolt wood battens to. I’ll add a dehumidifier later in the year.
This was delivered today.
Gladers01 said:
Congrats again ! Looks immaculate, there was a guy on here (PDtvr) who i believe bought the car from new and did a good write up at the time, can't find it at the moment, mystic black and on a PN07 *** number plate ? Spring has arrived early, enjoy
This must be the chap? https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?h=... Looks immaculate, there was a guy on here (PDtvr) who i believe bought the car from new and did a good write up at the time, can't find it at the moment, mystic black and on a PN07 *** number plate ? Spring has arrived early, enjoy 
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