TVR Owner Wannabe

[TVR Wannabe]

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

Found it > https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[TVR Wannabe]

robsco said:

That is absolutely stunning, I remember seeing it for sale at James Agger a little while back. Congratulations!

Couple of videos posted by James Agger in 2019. The car has only covered 1500 miles since...

[citizen smith]

TVR Wannabe said:

Couple of videos posted by James Agger in 2019. The car has only covered 1500 miles since...

What a beauty.

[PhilF329]

That's a lovely looking car!

[Gladers01]

TVR Wannabe said:

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

Found it > https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

That's the one, seems like it was last year, impressive 'garage' you have there it could feature on grand designs, a good colour combination on the Tuscan too, a rare beast indeed, one of the last out of the factory presumably ?

[Byker28i]

Great numberplate for the car - hope you kept that too.

[Petrolhead67]

[quote=TVR Wannabe]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.





To save me doing a big google search , would it be possible to send a link to the company you brought this container from please , this looks like a great way to store a car , many thanks .
Plus that looks like a stunning well kept Tuscan you brought congratulations

[TVR Wannabe]

Petrolhead67 ]VR Wannabe said:

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.





To save me doing a big google search , would it be possible to send a link to the company you brought this container from please , this looks like a great way to store a car , many thanks .
Plus that looks like a stunning well kept Tuscan you brought congratulations

https://www.shippingcontainersuk.com/brands/10ft-wide-garage-container.php


Choose size then adapt to suite your needs. Ask for Neil Clarke in sales.

Edited by TVR Wannabe on Wednesday 24th February 14:30

[TVR Wannabe]

Byker28i said:

Great numberplate for the car - hope you kept that too.

Nope.

I’ve got a ‘Tuscan’ plate coming.

[so called]

Congrats, looks blinking lovely.

One comment regarding Targa's v Convertibles.
I used to love driving with the rear screen out in my first Tuscan, a 2000 Mk1.
I created a great climate driving down the Autoroute heading for Spain or wherever.
I miss that in my Convertible and if on such a run have both windows down. not bad but not as good.

Again congrats.

[TVR Wannabe]

so called said:

Congrats, looks blinking lovely.

One comment regarding Targa's v Convertibles.
I used to love driving with the rear screen out in my first Tuscan, a 2000 Mk1.
I created a great climate driving down the Autoroute heading for Spain or wherever.
I miss that in my Convertible and if on such a run have both windows down. not bad but not as good.

Again congrats.

Thank you.

It’s a similar thing with McLaren. You are able to drop the rear windscreen at the press of a button, without removing the roof. Engine and exhaust noise right behind your ears, but without wind buffeting.

[so called]

TVR Wannabe said:

so called said:

Congrats, looks blinking lovely.

One comment regarding Targa's v Convertibles.
I used to love driving with the rear screen out in my first Tuscan, a 2000 Mk1.
I created a great climate driving down the Autoroute heading for Spain or wherever.
I miss that in my Convertible and if on such a run have both windows down. not bad but not as good.

Again congrats.

Thank you.

It’s a similar thing with McLaren. You are able to drop the rear windscreen at the press of a button, without removing the roof. Engine and exhaust noise right behind your ears, but without wind buffeting.

Yes, forgot to mention the noise.

[TVR Wannabe]

Gladers01 said:

With a budget of £50k i would bide your time and hold out for the holy grail of Tuscans the '06 vintage Mk3 Targa with the wavey dash, even rarer still with only about 25 built, the convertible Mk2/3 comes a close second in my book, (owned one for 4 years) the prices do vary a great deal, some are priced to sell and others are priced to keep

Good luck in your search

BTW, I did buy what you describe as the “holy grail”. How do know there was only 25 built?

[Gladers01]

TVR Wannabe said:

Gladers01 said:

With a budget of £50k i would bide your time and hold out for the holy grail of Tuscans the '06 vintage Mk3 Targa with the wavey dash, even rarer still with only about 25 built, the convertible Mk2/3 comes a close second in my book, (owned one for 4 years) the prices do vary a great deal, some are priced to sell and others are priced to keep

Good luck in your search

BTW, I did buy what you describe as the “holy grail”. How do know there was only 25 built?

Don't know for sure but assuming from Jan '06 to the factory closure they were making 2 a month plus a few unfinished to be completed elsewhere, the ball park figure would be somewhere between 20 to 25 at a guess. A rare beast indeed and you were fortunate to find one privately also swerving the dealer margins, having said that there is a Mk3 wavey dash Tuscan targa in model T black on the PH ads at the moment at just under £50k, what are the odds of that ?

What colour is the McLaren and which car attracts the most attention ? Very tempting