Because they are epic, most of the niggles have been identified and have preventative measures in place now thanks to specialists such as TVR Power.
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Because they are epic, most of the niggles have been identified and have preventative measures in place now thanks to specialists such as TVR Power.
I think they are a great buy for a tinkerer who wants a second fun car.
I mean, TVR reliability is spotty at best but christ, a Speed 6 engined car from an auction, he must have some serious balls!
Pretty much my dream spec Tuscan that, though. Love love love that colour.
Will have one some day.
Just looked it up, service history til 2014, rebuild in 08, 39k milage. Estimate 15-17k. If it went for the lower end of that even with some work to do that's good value imo.
Pretty much my dream spec Tuscan that, though. Love love love that colour.
Will have one some day.
Just looked it up, service history til 2014, rebuild in 08, 39k milage. Estimate 15-17k. If it went for the lower end of that even with some work to do that's good value imo.
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Soldato
Yeah but just look at it! I'd love a sagaris 
Caporegime
I have always like the the Speed 6, ever since playing Gran Turismo 4. 
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Caporegime
But every decision ever is odd according to you Fox
A TVR at a car auction has to be the riskiest purchase EVER though. Even I wouldn't entertain that idea, with my track record!
A TVR at a car auction has to be the riskiest purchase EVER though. Even I wouldn't entertain that idea, with my track record!
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Wonder if the reg plate is referring to it not starting (eol). Don't they all have questionable amounts of horsepower I.e. they're all unique and no 2 are the same?
. Don't they all have questionable amounts of horsepower I.e. they're all unique and no 2 are the same?
Soldato
Why would you regret your purchase when the value will only ever go up and it's just a second car. I'm sure you can iron the bugs out with some time and money.
Don
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Not really, given that it was a specialist "classic auction"
http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/...urday-18-june-viewing-friday-17-june-2pm-6pm/
Lots of desirable (NSX/Ferraris/E-type/Maseratis) and/or retro cars (Capris, Escorts, 80s and early 90's Mercs and Beemers) there.
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Don
My mate has a Cerbera. Within a year he had..
Broken clutch
Broken master cylinder
Broken slave cylinder
Snapped driveshaft (twice)
Leaking window seals
Faulty door locks
Cannot be driven in slow traffic as it overheats and burns oil like no tomorrow.
But by the mother of all that is holy, what a car to drive! First and only time I've been scared the whole time when driving a car.
It's currently on his drive waiting for him to replace the crankshaft seal as it uses more oil than fuel at the moment
Broken clutch
Broken master cylinder
Broken slave cylinder
Snapped driveshaft (twice)
Leaking window seals
Faulty door locks
Cannot be driven in slow traffic as it overheats and burns oil like no tomorrow.
But by the mother of all that is holy, what a car to drive! First and only time I've been scared the whole time when driving a car.
It's currently on his drive waiting for him to replace the crankshaft seal as it uses more oil than fuel at the moment
Caporegime
Err Bledd, when did that happen to your username?
I have very little tolerance for hassle
Looking at the garage of the person that bought it I'd say they have a high tolerance
Soldato
Yup, that was the auction where they bought the three auction classics in Top Gear.
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TVR's are essentially kit cars - don't buy one unless you're confident with working on all aspects of a car - electrics especially. It also helps if you're good at fabricating parts and decent with a welder.
I'd happily own one, but the first thing I'd do when getting it home is take it off the road for three months and do a full nut and bolt check/rebuild.
Kinda related fact for the day - I go to a gym that is in one of the old TVR assembly buildings
I'd happily own one, but the first thing I'd do when getting it home is take it off the road for three months and do a full nut and bolt check/rebuild.
Kinda related fact for the day - I go to a gym that is in one of the old TVR assembly buildings
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