TVR Grantura Mk2

[matchless_mike]

I thought that you would like to see this. I have been fortunate to have acquired an early Grantura Mk2 which has been asleep in a dark garage for 40+ years and likely off the road since the early 1970s. As you know, due to the nature of the TVR car business in those very early days there's not a huge amount of accurate information out there on the Grantura especially with regard to the source of parts so I will likely be asking a few questions on here on coming weeks and months. Having said that, parts wise it is almost complete and original with a good chassis. Originally powered by a 997cc Ford Anglia engine, it has been changed to a Ford 1500 120E which is a much better prospect!

[matchless_mike]

Hi All, yes I have been rather lucky....however about 15 years ago I wanted a Grantura to restore but could only find wrecks that were too expensive.....so I have eventually rewarded. This Grantura looks to the same blue as used on 1960s MGBs.......however the strip down is revealing hidden secrets as I can now see that the car was originally white. Thanks for the tips. More than likely to need advice on the suspension. The front seems a bit sagged, but one or two bolts are missing from torque arms, but early days of dismantling and assessing.

[matchless_mike]

Granturadriver said:

Great project, however it will be a total rebuild, you will learn a lot about early TVRs!

Ist the car complete? And what chassis number has it?

The car is number 194 from mid 1960. It is 95% complete. Yes I will learn alot about the Grantura but am familiar with early TVRs as I own a 2500 Vixen.