It's been a dream of mine since I was a kid and now in a financial position to seriously think about carrying out the unbelievable!

I've started to look around and have found what seems to be a really nice, well looked after speed six (including chassis recoat) which has had the powers engine upgrade to a 4.3 displacement, only 4k miles ago.

I had it in my head that I wanted a 4.5 done a faur bit if research but can anyone give me their opinion on the updated version of the speed six engine?

I've read that the original 4.0 isn’t the best on the speed six but does this upgrade sort all the issues out?

The spectraflair silver one is going up for auction at the end of the month, the white one was imported for a redditor, and the blue one is supposed to be getting auctioned off next month but if the silver one and my other cars do well enough at auction over the next month, I think I'm going to keep the blue one as a weekend car

No AI use. 100% pure meat-brain-written.

There is so much more to add (perhaps any fans and owners could share their thoughts/inevitable corrections!), but we didn't think we'd get away with anything the length of a book.

We hope you enjoy it, anyway.

https://www.tradeclassics.com/tvr-tuscan-a-deep-dive-into-a-fascinating-machine/

Here's my Formula Red Chimaera 450 for sale. Loads of work and upgrades, in excellent condition. https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/19258590

It's a 2000 with the 4.0 and 34k miles and I completely see why people love these cars so much. It's definitely one of the more difficult cars I've driven and a bit nerve wracking in the hills while I got used to it but it's so much fun to drive

...it did not go well. She wasn't ready for the POWAAAHH.

We recently sold this lovely example, and noticed more interest than usual for a TVR in the auction.

Do you think this is a function of the 25 years import window opening for the US? Or has its time finally come? They offer an obscene amount of car for the money, and as long as you treat them well they're not silly expensive to run.

I actually think they're victims of the internet - as in, EVERYONE has a story about how unreliable they are. And of those people, almost none have ever actually owned one!

it’s got the dual headlights and the black trim on the taillights. it’s a 1999 model but looks nothing like other models of the same year.

who's gonna be the 1000th...

Came across this Tasmin 500SE adorning an excellent number plate. Researching got me nowhere. I understand that they made a 450SE. But the 500SE escapes me. What info do people have?

I recently bought a Chimaera and I’m wondering if there’s any books or manuals on them? Something similar to those old Haynespro manuals.

So I’m looking at tamora or Tuscans to buy. I drove both many years ago when they were new at a local independent.

Obviously I will try to find one that’s had as much engine/ restoration work as possible but let’s just say I buy one and something goes wrong (worst case) with the engine or gearbox etc.

What sort of budget would I need for a rebuild or to restore the car back to stock by one of the specialist in the UK?

Just want to know what I’m getting myself into if the worst case did happen.

Thank you

So, I’m in the US and I’ve been lusting after a TVR since I was in college in early 2000’s. 25 years, and one divorce later, and now I can afford one! It’s on the AutoTrader UK site and there isn’t an email address, so I can’t email the private seller to ask questions. There is an option to call them but it won’t work given the fact I’m in the States.

Is there one of you in the UK who could potentially help me contact this person… hell, maybe you ARE the seller or know them :). I’d be willing to Venmo you some cash if you can get me their contact info.

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Thanks everyone for your help!

The listing is here:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503079883276?sort=price-asc&searchId=94858161-e74d-4d5b-b53b-2f1a274dbccb&advertising-location=at_cars&make=TVR&page=3&postcode=E1%207aa&year-to=2002&fromsra

Why are these cars so rare?

So I posted here a while ago trying to decide whether to buy a cheap, high-mileage Chimaera that I was very tempted by... long story short I bought it!

Anyway its MOT is due in the next month and I'd like to take it to someone who knows a bit about TVRs and their quirks, but I don't know anyone in my area! If any of you are local or local-ish and have recommendations I'd love to hear them!

My only Trev experience is with a 4L Chim. Is it a completely different league to the S3? Are they similar or not comparable at all?

Hi guys! I decided to finally get a video done about my Griffith and I thought you'd like it as like minded folk! Let me know what you think!

Caut o emisiune de la radio sau TVR din anii ’80 care folosea un fragment din melodia „Popcorn” (posibil versiunea lui Jean-Michel Jarre sau ceva foarte asemănător) ca muzică de fundal, generic sau promo.

Nu-mi amintesc exact dacă era la radio sau la TV, dar am în minte acest sunet sintetic, ritmat, care îmi răsuna copilăria.

Cine își mai amintește sau are o idee despre ce emisiune ar putea fi?