What is the oldest TVR in existence ?

[v41ley]

Anyone know what it is, where it is and who owns it ?
Just curious....
I recall seeing 'No.2' somewhere but not sure if that is the original car.

[CiderwithCerbie]

Yup, it is TVR No.2 a completely rebulit special, in powder blue. It is in Sprint regularly and I have seen pictures of it there in the last month or so. Can't remember the owner's name however.

[Mr.Chips]

Yes, TVR 2 is the oldest. It sometimes does the rounds of some of the "official" dealer network. Think I saw it a couple years back at TMS in Melton Mowbray. Don't know who owns itthough.

[Pasco]

Its looked after by Paul at Prestige Performance Cars at Melton Mowbray i think there is more info on the web site www.ppctvr.co.uk it belongs to a chap called Richard Wright.

Pasco

Edited by Pasco on Tuesday 16th January 15:34

[lazyitus]

I wonder how much it would fetch at an auction ?

[v15ben]

I recently went to look at TVR No 2 in its current home at the Motor Museum in Batley, West Yorkshire. It was looking very well and had the copy of Sprint with the feature about 'The Oldest TVRs' proudly displayed in the passenger seat for visitors to read. A few pictures of TVR No 2 are shown below:





There are a few interesting cars in the museum and entry is by donation. A worthwhile day out, particularly if you like Pre-War classics and 1960s sports cars, not to mention quite a few motorbikes too. Highly recommended

[Graham]

As you Say No 2 is owned by Richard Wright and I believe It was his fathers before him.

Richard restored it from a pile of bits. It had a very lucky escape when the chassis was sent for sand blasting. Apparently the apprentice thought it was scrap and it almost got thrown out

Richard Also races a Tuscan challenge car and His son Ben has also raced the tuscan.

[v41ley]

Great pics. So after No 2 which is the oldest 'production' car in existence ?

[tvrgaas]

v41ley said:

Great pics. So after No 2 which is the oldest 'production' car in existence ?

I think there are a few Jomar's in existance, some still owned by the family in the USA, then you're up to the Grantura Mk1 see A Register but I'm not sure how complete this is.

[TVR2]

Hi TVR NO2 was purchased by my late father in 1960 I restored it in the early 90,s, no2 has been featured in lots of mags/videos and also raced in the 1172 formula 1953 to 1958. this year i am racing our Tuscan with my son Ben, and intend to take no2 to the Rocking race meeting (august) to show and may be do couple of laps,cheers

[Pasco]

Hi Richard, May i say it is a pleasure to have you on board the PH TVR Massive.

What you have achieved with your car and Trevor's Number Two is nothing short of a Miracle

Your Farther would be Proud of you Richard, as we are

Pasco

[russian rocket]

any body have any data/performance figures etc for this car