I think the time has come to move onto another project..... I love this car to bits, but its got to the point where I dont want to drive it for fear of getting it dirty....Its a love hate thing!!

Anyway..

Spec:

1972 TVR 2500M (tax exempt!)

2.5L straight six triumph engine (unleaded)- Recently rebuilt, although more or less standard. Alloy rocker cover and external breather
Twin SU carbs
Tubular headers
Comes with a standard rear exhaust section and a "sports" one with NO silencers
4 speed manual gearbox with electric overdrive on 3/4


I have just spent well over 4000 on parts alone to recondition the car...And hundreds of hours including:

Bigred supplied reconditioned calipers
Polybushes all round, including diff, steering rack and antirollbar
Reconditioned Diff unit
New cylinders, shoes etc at the back
New brake pipes
Braded brake hoses
Full re-wire
Halogeon 100W bulb replacements
Interior re-trimmed and carpeted.
Re-painted very recently.
New tyres
Cerbera steering wheel
CD/Radio/MP3 player in the dash with 6 speakers.. (tweeters on the dash, mids in the B pillars and some 6x9s at the back)

The chassis is seriously solid... the huge amount of paperwork with the car suggests that it has been FULLY rebuilt atleast twice before...With photos of the rebuilds!

I do have the origional chrome corner bumpers if you want to refit them. (they will require refurb first!)

I am looking for offers around £7000

Beautiful car... wish I had the space...

This coming weekend is the International Meeting of the TR Register in Malvern... might be worth going along with it for sale, as its very related to a TR6 and there will be lots of enthusiasts there.


Chris

thats quite an amazing shine

Every time i see those pics, i get a shiver down my spine.

Nice work

You have mail (good God, do I ever learn?),

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Originally posted by scootz
You have mail (good God, do I ever learn?),

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that makes two of us - i've admired the car for a while. I just hope a proper enthusiast gets it, drives it, enjoys it, and takes care of it.

Well, what I've learned is that I'm never going to be physically able to complete any of my 'projects', so am now in the market to buy something that's, a) Interesting, and b) Built!

So all my 'bits' are for sale to fund the purchase of the right car!

Truth is, I've probably wasted a few grand on 'projects' that haven't worked out and had to sell bits at a fair loss. But in a strange way I've enjoyed it!

I don't drink, smoke or have any other expensive interests. I occasionally go out for a meal / pics with the wife, and try to get abroad once a year, but that's it.

No £100 nights out every weekend, etc.

So in the grand scheme of things, I've not really been THAT flash with whatever cash I've had! My 'me' spend is probably on par with most blokes who are married with no-kids.

I just love 'interesting' cars, and as long as I can buy / sell / trade within the budget of what I (and SWMBO) allow, then I'll continue to fanny about until I find the 'right' toy for me.

I'm liking the airbrush art work on the bonnet. I want to find someone to paint a photographer on the bonnet of my car......








Unless he falls off......

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Originally posted by owelly
I'm liking the airbrush art work on the bonnet. I want to find someone to paint a photographer on the bonnet of my car......








Unless he falls off......

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Scootz... you have U2U

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Originally posted by scootz
Well, what I've learned is that I'm never going to be physically able to complete any of my 'projects', so am now in the market to buy something that's, a) Interesting, and b) Built!

So all my 'bits' are for sale to fund the purchase of the right car!

Truth is, I've probably wasted a few grand on 'projects' that haven't worked out and had to sell bits at a fair loss. But in a strange way I've enjoyed it!

I don't drink, smoke or have any other expensive interests. I occasionally go out for a meal / pics with the wife, and try to get abroad once a year, but that's it.

No £100 nights out every weekend, etc.

So in the grand scheme of things, I've not really been THAT flash with whatever cash I've had! My 'me' spend is probably on par with most blokes who are married with no-kids.

I just love 'interesting' cars, and as long as I can buy / sell / trade within the budget of what I (and SWMBO) allow, then I'll continue to fanny about until I find the 'right' toy for me.

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Absolutely! My Grandad died last year and it broke my heart...

Lived in a run-down council house - had a shitty old car - never flashed the cash... didn't think he had any!

His death broke my heart, but not half as much as when I found out how much money he left in his will... not a fortune, but far too f*cking much! It hurt me to think that he hadn't used it to enjoy his final years to the max!

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Originally posted by tegwin
Scootz... you have U2U

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None of us should be the richest guy in the cemetary.

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Originally posted by scootz
Well, what I've learned is that I'm never going to be physically able to complete any of my 'projects', so am now in the market to buy something that's, a) Interesting, and b) Built!

So all my 'bits' are for sale to fund the purchase of the right car!

Truth is, I've probably wasted a few grand on 'projects' that haven't worked out and had to sell bits at a fair loss. But in a strange way I've enjoyed it!

I don't drink, smoke or have any other expensive interests. I occasionally go out for a meal / pics with the wife, and try to get abroad once a year, but that's it.

No £100 nights out every weekend, etc.

So in the grand scheme of things, I've not really been THAT flash with whatever cash I've had! My 'me' spend is probably on par with most blokes who are married with no-kids.

I just love 'interesting' cars, and as long as I can buy / sell / trade within the budget of what I (and SWMBO) allow, then I'll continue to fanny about until I find the 'right' toy for me.

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My 'car fund' had £300 nicked out of it while i was on holiday. Some bar steward made 2 transactions on my debit card from America while i was in France. Just waiting for the paperwork so i can claim it back.