2000 TVR TUSCAN 4.0 RED ROSE

KEY FACTS

• An exciting rear-wheel-drive sports car, benefiting from comprehensive maintenance history.
• Under the bonnet is the 4.0-litre ‘Speed Six’ engine, producing 380bhp, coupled with a five-speed manual transmission.
• The engine and gearbox were both rebuilt in 2017, and the suspension was also overhauled.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• This Tuscan is equipped with the Red Rose optionpack, which includes a power boost from 360 to 380bhp, along with track-focused chassis upgrades and AP Racing brakes.
• It is finished in the elegant Crystal Topaz factory colour, with Pacific Blue upholstery.
• This example rides on Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs.
• Its original leather-bound handbook will be included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices, a set of jump leads and a Kenwood stereo.

CONDITION

• The driver’s door was damaged and professionally repaired, presenting with no signs of the remedial work.
• In 2018, the car had a full respray. While it is generally good, upon very close inspection in a few areas it does not have a perfectly uniform finish.
• Inside, the Pacific Blue leather is in good shape, though the driver’s seat bolster is reported to be loose.
• The original carpets are now slightly faded, and the vendor reports that the screws securing the rear speaker have come loose. There is also an apparent fault with the electric mirrors.
• The most recent MOT test was on 16 December 2020 at 85,944 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories. In 2019, there was an advisory for a noisy engine chain; however, the car has covered 4,559 miles since without any engine issues.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its last routine maintenance was undertaken in December 2020 at 85,944 miles, where technicians at TVR 101 in Farnham performed a 6,000 mile service and changed a lambda sensor.
• Other particularly notable work in recent years includes a new clutch, catalytic converter, and radiator in August 2020 at TVR101 Ltd; and a rebuild of the engine and gearbox along with fitment of Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs in 2017.

Dates and mileage:

• 17/08/2000 - 904 - Walldonway
• 16/07/2001 - 4,817 - Walldonway
• 19/07/2002 - 9,126 - Walldonway
• 10/07/2003 - 12,800 - Walldonway
• 05/07/2004 - 17,158 - Walldonway
• 17/08/2005 - 21,221 - Leven Technology
• 26/02/2008 - 25,622 - Walldonway
• 09/04/2009 - 30,996 - Walldonway
• 12/12/2009 - 37,844 - Walldonway
• 19/11/2010 - 43,150 - Str8 Six TVR Specialist
• 31/10/2011 - 48,998 - Walldonway
• 23/08/2012 - 54,764 - Walldonway
• 26/10/2013 - 60,247 - Mole Valley
• 19/12/2014 - 63,518 - The Garage
• 22/12/2015 - 69,908 - The Garage
• 12/12/2016 - 72,827 - The Garage
• 04/07/2017 - 73,306 - Str8 Six (Top end engine rebuild, Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs)
• 21/07/2017 - 73,314 - Str8 Six (Gearbox rebuild)
• 20/06/2018 - 77,491 - TVR 101
• 28/06/2019 - 81,924 - TVR 101
• 01/08/2020 - 84,862 - TVR 101 (Clutch, exhaust cat, radiator)
• 16/12/2020 - 85,944 - TVR 101         

SUMMARY

This TVR Tuscan 4.0 is a thrilling rear-wheel-drive convertible, with the desirable Red Rose option pack, and boasting a superb service history. Also benefiting from recent refurbishment of the engine, gearbox, clutch, and suspension; this Tuscan should prove to be a thoroughly enjoyable companion over many more miles with its next owner.

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