1978 TVR 3000M

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire 25000 - 30000 Registration No: XBD 973S Chassis No: 3972FM MOT: Exempt Comprehensively restored over a 7 year period totalling c.�50,000Fitted with triple Weber carbs, 'fast-road' cam and adjustable suspensionWorthy of close inspection, tThe paint, both on top and underneath the car, is exceptionalRe-trimmed in leather and Alcantara For many years, most TVRs were bought in Purchase Tax-avoiding kit form until the 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.