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Alex200mph

Original Poster:

510 posts

294 months

Thursday 18th November 2010
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Have been looking for a winter project. Has anybody used TVRDEAN near Newcastle? Any views? One of their Tuscans looks interesting at the right price.

Thanks

nrick

1,866 posts

192 months

Thursday 18th November 2010
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Bought my Tuscan from him, top bloke picked me up from the airport, took me in the car, checked car over. Even bought me a cup of tea. Car was as described and I drove it 280 miles back with my are clenched tight in the rain, escorted at one stage by three police cars......
They are what they are, mine was cat c and like you bought it to tidy up. If it is the mki/mk2 it is a dream, and I might rush you to it. Wouldn't mess him around as he doesn't put much profit on the cars, but great bloke. Would buy another off him tomorrow.

Neill

Pm me if you want anything else.

scotty_d

6,795 posts

223 months

Thursday 18th November 2010
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That mk1/2 project looks ace would love to bring it back to form. and a good price too.

Alex200mph

Original Poster:

510 posts

294 months

Thursday 18th November 2010
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Yes its the MK1/2 project that I was thinking about. Thanks for the feedback. Wish it wasnt so far to view!

nrick

1,866 posts

192 months

Thursday 18th November 2010
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I have seen that car in the flesh, immense. 11k miles. Easyjet into Newcastle and I am sure Glen would pick you up. It is about 20mins to the garage. I was spoilt for choice and he told me he would want more money for it. :-(

ray von

3,035 posts

281 months

Friday 19th November 2010
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If he used to be TVR Glen I think there are some less than happy people out there.

Alex200mph

Original Poster:

510 posts

294 months

Friday 19th November 2010
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Ray if you have some details could you mail me please.

Many thanks

nrick

1,866 posts

192 months

Friday 19th November 2010
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It is tvr glen, I can only speak about mine. Welcome to meet up and have a look. Don't expect concourse

samantha

206 posts

233 months

Friday 19th November 2010
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I have bought a few Tuscans From Glen, He has a lot of moulds of various body parts, I have had all my cars repaired by glen to paint stage, This guy does a exeptional job of the repair, his team of men are a credit to him.

At the moment he is working on 2 T350c I intend racing one in the NSCC in 2011

The other one I will use as my road car, He has all body moulds made for these cars & the Tamora.

I totaly recommend this company for Value & service, I have never been disapointed.

nrick

1,866 posts

192 months

Friday 19th November 2010
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Did you see the sagamora?

samantha

206 posts

233 months

Friday 19th November 2010
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Yes I saw the Sagamora, It will be a interesting car once completed, They were working on modification to the rear boot.

I saw the Tamora & was interested in repairing it when he first had the car. , I bought a cat D tamora instead.

the Sagaris front end is grafted on nicely, the sagaris rear end looks well, The boot needed cutting down & shaping to fit the sagaris rear end.

I was interested in finishing it off if I was not committed to the T350s


Have you bought any?

nrick

1,866 posts

192 months

Friday 19th November 2010
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Yes I bought the rosso red Tuscan, couldn't make my mind up about the green tuscan and did think about buying that as well. When I went up a few weeks ago he showed me the mki/mk2 tuscan and I was tempted to sell the red one, but the Tamora was sweet as well. Too much choice and not a lottery winner (yet) so limited to one.

ray von

3,035 posts

281 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
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http://www.pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?car...
This might be the type of car you may buy from someone who I'm certain has nothing to do with them, but even if it was I'm sure they don't do that now if it was them, which I'm sure it wasn't.

Gazzab

21,627 posts

311 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
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the wheel arch to tyre alignment looks a bit out on that mk1/2 (or it could be my eyes).

samantha

206 posts

233 months

Sunday 21st November 2010
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I have had a tuscan S & Tuscan, both Mk1s From TVR Dean a 53 plate & a 52 plate. Enjoyed them both, However the S was more fun, They both took a lot longer to bring them back to there former glory than you expect them to & end up costing more than you expect, But thats all the fun, you still end up with a great TVR at a less price than a unregistered damaged one thats the apeal to me anyway.

The Tamora was a nice car a 02, front end damage only made a nice car for around £9k finished & back on the road.


Looking forward to getting hold of my T350s Once they have beenfully repaired by Glen.
Eta 3wks just in time for Christmas,

lestershaw

1,591 posts

187 months

Thursday 24th February 2011
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i agree with Ray Von unfortunately

Gazzab

21,627 posts

311 months

Thursday 24th February 2011
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So long as cars are 'as described' then its fine. When cars are defined by a seller as having no chassis damage when clearly they have then it doesnt do much for reputation.

Gazzab

21,627 posts

311 months

Thursday 24th February 2011
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soulnorthern said:
I think you should check over any car you buy or get some one who knows what there doing to.tvr chassis because of the way they are made its some times hard to see if there out of line .

i looked at a couple of cars in there yard and i bought one without chassis damage and have had no problem at all.
i did have a problem with a couple of parts and they changed them strait away and gave me arefund on a part i bought that did not work,so a can not complain
Your spelling is identical to theirs :-)

Clearly its always buyer beware however if one advertises something in a misleading manner then that's just plain wrong.

Del 203

12,728 posts

278 months

Thursday 24th February 2011
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soulnorthern said:
Occupation: SALVAGE DEALER
scratchchin

jamienshelly

1,826 posts

167 months

Wednesday 14th November 2012
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Im afraid i have to agree with V8trevster on this one. My wiper motor gave up just after i bought the car, and i bought a replacement from said dealer, said would be delivered on wednesday and tested. It turned up saturday and DID NOT WORK aaaahh, I did not want to wait for return of post as just wanted to enjoy my new beast,so i stripped it down and found to be completly siezed bottom bearing and armature, cleaned up lubricated and tested and worked fine. I understand its a salvage yard but after paying a premium price (cheaper than new i know) you expect it work.Unfortunately will only use him again if he holds the only part available in the country.