1976 TVR 3000 M

Registration No: YJO 804R
Chassis No: 3802FM
MOT: Exempt

• Fitted with the Ford Essex V6 engine
• In storage for approximately five years with recommissioning required
• From a deceased estate

For many years, most TVRs were bought in Purchase Tax avoiding kit form until the dreaded 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.

The example offered here is presented in Red with a Black vinyl roof, with sunroof, and a complementing Black interior, a colourway that works well for such a marque. Being offered from a deceased estate and from approximately five years in storage, we believe it is in running order, however, recommissioning will be required before use. The vendor describes the car as being in ‘good’ condition in many aspects despite its recent lack of use. First registered in November 1976 and accompanied by a V5C Registration Document, it should be a rewarding project representing as it does an opportunity to enjoy what is becoming an increasingly rare sight on British roads.

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
07943 584767