2001 TVR TUSCAN

First registered in May 2001 this is one of the very first Tuscan S to leave the factory. The "S" was TVRs flagship Tuscan and benefitted from the higher compression engine, larger injectors, bigger exhaust system, re-mapped ECU and larger diameter brake discs front and rear. The bodywork is also revised with front lip and rear boot lid spoilers, the rear indicators re-located into the back panel instead of in the rear window.

Originally a David Hendry TVR demonstrator and with only 9873 miles on the clock. Its one and only private owner kept it in a collection of classic cars and used it very sparingly.

Str8Six acquired this car in 2022 and put it to one side. This Tuscan S should have been perfect to go straight to market, however with such low mileage the car had had very few improvements carried out over the years and suffered with all the issues that came with these cars from new (poor handling, fragile engine, electrical issues etc).

We took this as an opportunity to strip the car and bring it right up to date with all the engine, chassis and electrical improvements.

The body and chassis were separated and the chassis stripped of every nut and bolt and all its components. It was then relieved of sharp edges (not good for powdercoat adhesion). The chassis was then shot blasted before being powder- coated in

its original RAL colour to BS EN 12206 . This process was to a far higher specification and than employed when the car was originally manufactured.

The suspension wishbones, rear uprights and general bracketry were also treated in the same way. All gold passivated items were stripped and re-coated to their original, as new factory finish. The chassis and its suspension components were then reassembled using new metallastic bushes with thrust washer modifications, uprated ARB drop links, ball-joints, and track rod ends, etc.

The latest specification Bilstein Sport dampers and progressive rate Eibach springs were installed. The original setup was devised by Lee Noble for the MK3 Tuscan S. However, slight improvements have been made over the years and the solution installed is the best available for any road- based Tuscan. Str8Six’s revised

suspension geometry has also been utilised during the rebuild.

The engine was rebuilt to Str8six’s latest specification, as follows:

2x Chilled cast camshafts.

24x Later type finger followers.

24x Nitrided valves.

24x Cast valve guides..

24x Valve stem seals.

Composite headgasket with revised coolant gallery layout.

Chain kit.

Uprated top chain slipper.

Modified 1/2 time sprocket with high load roller bearings.

6x Tuscan S 4ltr piston skirts Molykoted.

Rebuilt water-pump.

Later type oil pump rotors.

Modified auxiliary shaft bearings.

Set of main bearings with thrust modification.

Set of big end bearings.

O rings and seals.

Set of stainless cover bolts.

Internally and externally Ceramic coated exhaust manifolds.

The cylinder head was completely rebuilt using new and uprated valve guides. The engine was put back together incorporating coolant and oil gallery modifications to both the head and the block castings.

The throttle bodies were stripped, inspected, vapour-blasted and rebuilt using the re-passivated linkage kit and the fuel injectors were sent for testing and servicing. All engine and gearbox bracketry has been dipped and re-passivated to re-instate an “as new” factory finish to the car.

The gearbox had been previously rebuilt by Walldonway at 8k miles, we checked it and found it to be good. The diff was beadblasted, checked, painted and re-fitted.

The car is now 25 years old, and all pipework and rubber items were showing their age and starting to perish. They were therefore all replaced, as follows:

Full high pressure oil hose kit.

E10 compliant fuel lines.

E10 compliant Bosch fuel pump.

Black silicone coolant hose kit.

Low pressure PAS hoses.

Stainless steel braided brake hose kit.

Alternator and PAS drive belts.

Differential and engine mounts.

Steering rack and driveshaft gaiters.

Exhaust mounts and clamps.

4 x Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Tyres with latest recommended tyre sizes.

The clutch was replaced along with new bearing, master cylinder and re-sealed clutch slave cylinder.

Brake discs and pads were replaced along with a new handbrake cable.

A New alternator, starter motor, battery, Anderson jump start connector and Accumate trickle charger were fitted.

The car was further improved with the dash pod being sent for modification, incorporating the later spec microchips and software. These enable quicker operation, enhanced reliability and the ability to cancel any warnings.

The boot opening switch has been relocated to allow the rear badge to sit flush with the bodywork and to improve operation. Both Front and Rear badges were sent for specialist re-chroming, painting and plastic doming.

All new fluids and filters were used during the rebuild and the car was wheel aligned on our Optiline 4 camera system.

The paintwork is new, immaculate and unmarked in TVRs Rolex Blue, complimented by the two tone Cream and Dark Purple full hide interior trim. The original Spider alloys have been refurbished in TVRs silver. Being a Tuscan S it benefits from having air con as standard. The original Pioneer stereo is fitted and even has the remote control attached to the steering wheel.

Ideally the new owner of this Tuscan will be someone who wishes to cherish a piece of TVR history and keep it in the condition it is today. However, if required this car will behave like the very best TVRs out there and should give miles of enjoyment to its new custodian.

Service history as follows:

08 May 01. PDI. 25 mls. David Hendry Sports Cars.

12 Sep 01. 1K Svc 1500 mls David Hendry Sports Cars.

13 Aug 02 6K Svc 4067 mls Walldonway TVR.

08 Nov 03 12K Svc 7845 mls Walldonway TVR.

26 Jun 14 MOT 9600 mls.

2025 Full mechanical restoration by Str8Six TVR.

This wonderful TVR comes with Str8Sixs "all the 12s". 12K service, 12 mnths MOT, 12 mnths wear and tear warranty and 6 mnths RFL.

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