Newbie TVR question - Should I get a Tuscan?

[NobleLord]

Morning all,

I'm new to the TVR forum and am looking for some sound advice from those with experience of TVR's.

I've wanted a TVR for years, but for some reason, have always tipped in favour of other cars with a similar background. I've had 2 Marcos, an Ultima Spyder, a Noble M400 and a handful of Westfields. But, I think the time may have come to become a real man and own a TVR

I work away from home all week so whatever I buy is going to be a weekend toy, an occasional trackday car (probably only 1 or 2 a year if that!) yet something that I can do a 200 mile round trip in should I ever decide to take it to work one week. Having watched the excellent Tuscan trackday video on PH TV, it's looking like a Tuscan may be the way forward.

I hate to admit it, but I know almost nothing about the evolution of the Tuscan, the various versions and the problems to look out for. With Tuscan's for sale around the £14-£16k mark, they seem like a lot of 'bang for yer buck' as they say

Any advice would be most welcome; where to look, what to look out for/known issues, etc.

Thanks in advance,

NL

[QuiteQuietCerb]

Just buy it, my mate has one, drives it just weekends, very god fun and very fast until you put it against the cerb;) he has had no probs so far.

Look for chassis rust and make sure the enigne has been porperly serviced and preferebly been rebuilt using upgraded speed 6 stuff

[andyoleary]

yes!

[lerd]

yea yea

[BluTusc]

I owned a Tuscan for 3 years and would thoroughly recommend it. You obviously like to own 'something different' from your previous cars and the fact that you're hankering after a TVR.

Before you go for it, I would definitely recommend trying one, as the handling will NOT be in same league as your Noble M400. Apart from that, it will definitely put a grin on your face whether your doing 40mph or 140!

Enjoy!

Simon

[greenm]

get a Cerb thats real bang for your bucks?? Bigger grin as well!!

[andyoleary]

Nah.....can't take the roof off on a Cerb....get a Tuscan

[combine]

Just do it !

[WorAl]

andyoleary said:

Nah.....can't pose as much in a Cerb....get a Tuscan

EFA

[andyoleary]

WorAl said:

andyoleary said:

Nah.....can't go as fast in a Cerb....get a (sorted) Tuscan

EFA

EFA

[900T-R]

Whatever you do - the two TVRs mentioned are definitely the ones that respond the most to some detailed care and attention to proper geo set up and suspension. The early Turcan especially, with its ultra quick steering rack and (mostly) big 18" wheels can be erm, involving to drive for the wrong reasonas as well as all the right ones.

[GingerNinja]

900T-R said:

Whatever you do - the two TVRs mentioned are definitely the ones that respond the most to some detailed care and attention to proper geo set up and suspension. The early Turcan especially, with its ultra quick steering rack and (mostly) big 18" wheels can be erm, involving to drive for the wrong reasonas as well as all the right ones.

...and I'd also add that (IMO) the Mk1 Tuscan is one of the most striking/arresting vehicles to see production in the last 20 years.

[Rooty]

QuiteQuietCerb said:

Just buy it, my mate has one, drives it just weekends, very god fun and very fast until you put it against the cerb;)

Still remains unproven Greek

Edited by Rooty on Friday 14th November 15:26

[WorAl]

andyoleary said:

WorAl said:

andyoleary said:

Nah.....can't go as fast AS a Cerb....get a (sorted) Tuscan and try

EFA

EFA

EFA

Edited by WorAl on Friday 14th November 15:50

[andyoleary]

ok, ok....we'll have to leave it there I think......

[shaunsmith]

I owned a Mk1 Tuscan S for 6 years & was sensational, the most exiting car I have owned or driven.
Just make sure you allow for a latest spec rebuild for the engine etc in your budget. I would certainly have another...