TVR Help!!! New Buyer Question, TVRs outside?

[eddrockett]

Hey guys, I am new to the world of TVRs however absolutely love them to bits from what I've seen and heard...literally :-)

So I have a budget of £20k and it's really a toss up between the Tuscan, 350 or the Tamora and I really can't decide. Arrrrhhhhh I am stepping up from an MG TF so it's one hell of a leap either way!

So my question is that I don't have a garage, how sensible is it to leave one of these cars outside? I have safe parking however am worried about spending £20k on a car only for it to turn to rust.... :-( I can look to hire a garage however just wanted to know if anyone else kept theirs outside?

All help very much appreciated!

[ironictwist]

Alot of people do, i'd suggest searching the forum for car covers specifically, alot of great info has been shared there for such a scenario.

[D14 AYS]

As long as you have some form of cover for the roof as convertible TVRs, well all TVRs aren't the most water tight cars there are you should be alright. Personally I have always garaged mine. (Go for a Tuscan.)

Good luck in your hunt for a TVR.

[cloggy]

eddrockett said:

Hey guys, I am new to the world of TVRs however absolutely love them to bits from what I've seen and heard...literally :-)

So I have a budget of £20k and it's really a toss up between the Tuscan, 350 or the Tamora and I really can't decide. Arrrrhhhhh I am stepping up from an MG TF so it's one hell of a leap either way!

So my question is that I don't have a garage, how sensible is it to leave one of these cars outside? I have safe parking however am worried about spending £20k on a car only for it to turn to rust.... :-( I can look to hire a garage however just wanted to know if anyone else kept theirs outside?

All help very much appreciated!

Fibreglass does not rust.

[JR]

Chassis do though.

[Mustang Baz]

I have kept my Tuscan outside in all weathers for over 3 yrs with no issues - she sits under a Covercraft Weathershield, which was a good investment and keeps the car clean, away from pollutants and prying eyes, and protects the paintwork. All in all - it works, and if you live in an area with permits, Covercraft provide a permit pack which allows you to cut out a segment, place a plastic screen over the hole, and hence job done.

[big_treacle]

I keep my Cerb outside on the drive & it's fine. Only problem came when I forgot to reseal an inspection cover & the car filled up with water during one of those crazy summer rainstorms. If you're getting a convertible one then it might be worth waterproofing the roof every other year or so (though my old Chim never had any water troubles).

[eddrockett]

Great thanks guys! I am edging towards a 350 now so I don't think waterproofing is going to be an issue :-)