Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1978 TVR 3000M
Comprehensively restored over 7 years
Estimate
£25, 000 - £30, 000
Registration No: XBD 973S
Chassis No: 3972FM
MOT: Exempt
Comprehensively restored over a 7 year period with invoices on file totalling close to £50, 000
Fitted with triple Weber carbs, fast road cam and adjustable suspension
The paint, both on top and underneath the car, is exceptional
Completely re-trimmed from the ground up in leather and Alcantara
Needs to be seen to be appreciated
For many years, most TVRs were bought in Purchase Tax avoiding kit form until the dreaded VAT was levied on everything and all cars were factory-assembled. Most were fitted with either the Triumph 2. 5 straight six or, as with the example being auctioned here today, the 3-litre Ford V6. The M Series debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1972 as a replacement for the Vixen and Tuscan models and would remain in production until 1979. Well received by the motoring press, the range included the 1600M, 2500M, 3000M, 3000S and hatchback Taimar with all models sharing a common backbone chassis designed by Mike Bigland and GRP bodywork evolved from that seen on the Vixen and Tuscan. Suspension was by double wishbones with coil springs front and rear whilst brakes sourced from Triumph’s hairy-chested TR6 helped control the performance on tap. Many Ford components were used in production helping to keep costs down and ensure good availability even today.
More information to follow.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
