tegwin
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| posted on 21/5/10 at 09:12 AM |
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FS TVR 2500M
The time has come to sell my much loved TVR. Massive change in life and move to the other side of the country are the main reasons. Really will miss
this car!
Its a 1972 TVR (TAX EXEMPT) with a 2.5 L triumph straight 6 engine in it. Complete with 4 speed gearbox with electronic overdrive. Will quite happily
do 100 on a private racetrack.
The engine runs on twin SU carbs with stainless steel sports exhaust. Standard mechanical ignition. Pulls like a steamtrain from 500RPM!
Since I bought it I have rebuilt most of the car including poly suspension bushes, new brakes, new brakelines, spaceframe chassis fully cleaned and
painted, re-conditioned diff, new interior, new sound system, new seatbelts, new rear uprights... It is not a true authentic car, I have made some
small changes to make the car useable including re-locating the steering rack to remove bump steer etc. I have spent a LOT on this car! I am infact
inlove with it, so parting with it will not be easy!
As the car stands it is in perfect mechanical condition, no rust on the chassis, engine and gearbox are in very good condition having been restored by
the previous owner.
The body was also recently re-sprayed but would benefit from a good polish!
My next plan with the car was to lower it on some decent coilovers to replace the antique origionals and get some slightly more interesting wheels.
I have done about 500 miles since rebuilding the car over a year ago.. so the tyres and brakes are still almost new!
I do have the chrome steel corner bumpers should you wish to re-fit them.
Some pics:
Looking for around £6500
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mookaloid
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| posted on 21/5/10 at 09:15 AM |
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mmmmmm very nice - the car's not bad either
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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eddie99
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| posted on 21/5/10 at 09:16 AM |
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Sorry to hear your selling, lovely car, Good luck with the sale!
EDIT: Whats Next?
[Edited on 21/5/10 by eddie99]
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tegwin
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| posted on 21/5/10 at 09:23 AM |
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Just bought a house down South... so need to get that sorted....
And im starting Uni in Sept  scary times... think I might come out of the garage for a bit and get a life 
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Davey D
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| posted on 21/5/10 at 10:40 AM |
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Is the Sexy lady included with the car?
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carpmart
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| posted on 21/5/10 at 10:51 AM |
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Fancy a swap?
My Fisher Fury and a bit of cash your way?
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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tegwin
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| posted on 21/5/10 at 11:02 AM |
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How much cash? 
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carpmart
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| posted on 21/5/10 at 11:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
How much cash?
Lets discuss on u2u's! 
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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tegwin
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 04:30 PM |
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However much it pains me... I need this gone. If a locoster makes me a good offer I might be tempted
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RK
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 01:06 PM |
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I am going to seriously consider sending you the money and getting it sent over here. It is a beautiful car. More so, since I remember getting a
factory tour in 1978.
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stevegough
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 10:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RK
I am going to seriously consider sending you the money and getting it sent over here. It is a beautiful car. More so, since I remember getting a
factory tour in 1978.
I live in Blackpool, and I'm sorry to tell you that the TVR factory has all but closed down. A russian took it over about 8-10 years ago and the
business folded a few years later. I believe a rescue bid was staged by the factory employees, but was pretty unsuccessful - the last couple of years
there have been a couple of enthusiasts working in the factory on existing TVRs (their own and their mates) but production has ground to a halt.
Shame. 
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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RK
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| posted on 25/5/10 at 01:24 AM |
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Yeah, I knew all that. Very disappointing. Hard to find real sportscar makes nowadays. Who is left apart from Morgan, Caterham, Mazda, Lotus in the
affordable ranges?
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stevegough
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| posted on 25/5/10 at 09:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RK
Yeah, I knew all that. Very disappointing. Hard to find real sportscar makes nowadays. Who is left apart from Morgan, Caterham, Mazda, Lotus in the
affordable ranges?
Well, that's an easy one
there is all us LOCOSTBUILDERS for a start!!!!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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RK
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| posted on 25/5/10 at 10:21 PM |
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Problem is, it is exceedingly difficult to put one on the road in Canada. TVR not so much!
Before anyone comes on and says "no, it's easy, my third cousin did one ten years ago", I will say "maybe, but I am having
trouble". Guess you can't generalise too much.
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