Highlights

One registered keeper since new in April 2005
High factory specification as believed to have been planned as a press demonstrator
Well-maintained by Dan Taylor at Taylor TVR who knows Speed Six engine very well
Detailed and comprehensive service history
Capable and entertaining road or track car
Early facelift Mk2 car in S specification

The Appeal

The Tuscan Speed Six is quite unlike any other sports car before or since. Eschewing the nannying technology of its rivals but equipped with a race-prepared engine, it was both evocatively styled and utterly entertaining.

The single keeper of this early Mk2 4litre S can likely confirm that. He has used and enjoyed it in the years since. It has been maintained to an exceptionally high standard, all the work undertaken by Taylor TVR. This well regarded specialist is run by Dan Taylor who was part of the TVR Le Mans support team and knows the Speed Six engine like few others.

The result is a well used car in good, usable condition in high mechanical order. It is unmodified - after all, there is 400bhp on tap - and comes to market with current MOT.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a one-keeper, superbly maintained Tuscan that is perfect for road or track use.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st April 2005
Single registered keeper since new
Originally supplied new by Gatwick TVR to 2S specification
Early facelift Mk2 Tuscan with 4litre engine in S specification
Believed to have been built as a press demonstrator but not used
This likely explained the high specification
Always garaged
Maintained through its life by TVR specialists
Mainly maintained by Taylor TVR run by ex-TVR engineer Dan Taylor
Full factory book set and service history summarised below
Last service date was 15/05/2023
Used extensively for touring
2 keys and alarm/immobiliser fobs
MOT to 9th May 2024 with minor advisories and 110,559 miles showing on test

Factory fitted options:

Launch Cerrion Silver colour
Alarm and immobiliser system
Accumulate trickle charger
Hydratrak LSD
Close ration gearbox

Servicing and maintenance by Taylor TVR:

15/05/2023 110,599 miles - service and new battery
29/06/2022 - added rear screen thumb screws
20/04/2022 106,187 miles - service and new alternator belt
05/06/2020 N/s wing fibreglass repair following minor accident in Rouen
24/02/2020 102,832 miles service & remake driver’s internal door button release connections
29/10/2019 102,171 miles - service & new n/s drive shaft gaiters, coolant hose clip
18/03/2019 96,427 miles - handbrake adjustment, adjust headlamp aim
04/12/2018 96,062 miles - service & new jump start plug & leads, rebuild Nitron shocks, coolant change, wiper blades
19/03/2018 90,044 miles service & new power steering rack pipes, new front brake pads
16/03/2017 85,843 miles - new left-hand indicator micro-switch
27/07/2016 84,410 miles - service and new power steering rack union
05/05/2016 81,197 miles - refurbish power steering rack including replated rack shaft, 2 front tyres, chassis treatment with rust killer and rubberised paint
12/08/2015 78,543 miles - service & rescuer plug into rear of dash screen to cure funny readings, new o/s door solenoid and door switch
24/06/2015 76,127 miles - adjust noisy timing chain
03/03/2015 74,263 miles - replace/ repair corroded door mirror controls
13/01/2015 73,955 miles - battery, oil pressure sender, uprated washer jet system
01/07/2014. 70,812 miles - service, 2 tyres, rear brake pads, washer jet
27/02/2014 67,583 miles - repairs to indicator stalk
08/10/2013 - new speedo sensor to improve speedometer accuracy
05/06/2013 65,549 miles - service, Nitron dampers fitted, dash sent for repair, coolant hose from header tank to radiator,uprated engine mounts
02/05/2013 63,508 miles - front & rear brake discs, power steering fuse & holder
15/04/2013 63,298 miles - aluminium radiator fitted
March 2013 - original rear window clips replaced with after-market aluminium clips from Race Proved
20/02/2013 62,134 miles - reseal headlamp covers
March 2013 - replaced 100 amp main fuse with recommended 125 amp fuse
12/07/2012 59,726 miles - service, 2 front tyres, o/s splitter repair following curb damage in Orleans, wiper blades
22/05/2012 57,131 miles - 2 rear wheels, repair to n/s washer, wiper arms, A/C repair
11/07/2011 53,731 miles - service, uprated clutch, slave & master cylinders, oil tank filter, coil pack
16/09/2010 47,949 miles - service, adjust window operation
01/04/2010 42,201 miles - service, n/s engine mount, coolant hose & expansion cap
16/12/2009 - new oil pressure switch
25/06/2009 35,717 miles - service, 100-amp fuse & holder, rear brake pads, hose from tank to pump, rebalance wheels, remake corroded coolant fan connections
Approx 2009 - single boot lid gas strut replaced with a pair of struts and fuel filler modified

Servicing by Austec Racing:

18/07/2008 30,361 miles - service, reseal headlamps
17/04/2008 27,922 miles - repair/ reseal oil leak
28/03/2008. 24,472 miles - new brake pads, skim front brake discs, two front tyres
16/10/2007 23,960 miles - service, two rear tyres
28/04/2007- aircon regas
20/03/2007 17,663 miles - service

Servicing by Gatwick TVR (which went out of business in 2006):

June to Sept. 2006: repairs to car following storm (tornado) damage in midi-Pyrenees
No chassis/ mechanical damage, but extensive to bodywork and internal due water, glass and debris
01/06/2006 - service
03/10/2005 - service
25/04/2005 - service

The Condition

Finished launch colour of Cerrion Silver which is original and has not been resprayed
Paintwork is tidy and well kept but with various light marks to note in photographs
Some minor scratches and scrapes including where the hard top roof used
Paint scuff/flaw on the passenger door sill
Bodywork is in good order with well kept fibreglass and straight panels
Sits on seven spoke black alloy wheels that neatly complement the paintwork
Facelift post-2005 car with upgrated grille and rear lights
Underside in good order with no advisories for chassis on last MOT
Bodywork repairs and chassis maintenance to note in history records above
Attractive two-tone Ocean Green and Portland leather interior
Unmodified cabin with well kept switchgear and trim fitting s
Some signs of age inside but no tears or cuts to trim and leather
We are told that the carpet is presentable but slightly faded
Suitable for long distances with plenty of luggage/storage space
Would make a great long distance road car or entertaining track car

The Mechanics

Hand-built TVR Speed Six 4litre straight six 400bhp engine
Full service history with extensive additional work detialed above
Single keeper takes car to always warm the car fully before driving it
Maintained by Taylor TVR, specialists in these engines
5spd manual gearbox
Detailed maintenance by Gatwick TVR, Austec Racing & Taylor TVR
Last serviced in May 2023 by Taylor TVR
Last service reported slight gearbox seal oil leak
This is a common problem on these cars and Taylor TVR reported not a cause for concern
MOT advisories for rear brake discs which can be viewed in the photographs
Drives well and has been used a few times on a track
Vendor reports that it performs well on mountain passes and is enjoyable to drive

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