Tuscan S Mk1 4.0 Targa. 2001
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Tab 1
TVR Tuscan S 4.0 Mk1 Targa. “Rolex Blue”
For sale at £80,000
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 9,873 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 hadn‘t had many 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 powder coat 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:
2 x Chilled cast camshafts.
24 x Later type finger followers.
24 x Nitrided valves.
24 x Cast valve guides..
24 x Valve stem seals.
Composite head gasket with revised coolant gallery layout.
Chain kit.
Uprated top chain slipper.
Modified 1/2 time sprocket with high load roller bearings.
6 x 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 8,000 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.
This wonderful Tuscan will, of course, be supplied with Str8six's renowned "All the 12's" handover specification. Including a 12,000 mile service, 12 months MOT and our 12 months/12,000 miles FULL WEAR AND TEAR WARRANTY (covering parts and labour). It will be also be supplied with a hard wired 12 Volt trickle charger and with an Anderson jump lead cable, and 6 months TAX.
Overall mileage - 9,873
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For sale at £80,000
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 9,873 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 hadn‘t had many 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 powder coat 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:
2 x Chilled cast camshafts.
24 x Later type finger followers.
24 x Nitrided valves.
24 x Cast valve guides..
24 x Valve stem seals.
Composite head gasket with revised coolant gallery layout.
Chain kit.
Uprated top chain slipper.
Modified 1/2 time sprocket with high load roller bearings.
6 x 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 8,000 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.
This wonderful Tuscan will, of course, be supplied with Str8six's renowned "All the 12's" handover specification. Including a 12,000 mile service, 12 months MOT and our 12 months/12,000 miles FULL WEAR AND TEAR WARRANTY (covering parts and labour). It will be also be supplied with a hard wired 12 Volt trickle charger and with an Anderson jump lead cable, and 6 months TAX.
Overall mileage - 9,873
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Tab 2
Service History as follows:
08 May 01 - 25 miles - PDI service/David Hendry Sports Cars.
12 Sep 01 - 1,500 miles - 1,000 service/David Hendry Sports Cars.
13 Aug 02 - 4,067 miles - 6,000 service/Walldonway TVR.
08 Nov 03 - 7,845 miles - 12,000 service/Walldonway TVR.
26 Jun 14 - 9,600 miles - MOT
2025 Full mechanical restoration by Str8six TVR.
POST SALE TO NEXT OWNER
Date TBD c. 9,883 miles PDI and 12,000 mile service
08 May 01 - 25 miles - PDI service/David Hendry Sports Cars.
12 Sep 01 - 1,500 miles - 1,000 service/David Hendry Sports Cars.
13 Aug 02 - 4,067 miles - 6,000 service/Walldonway TVR.
08 Nov 03 - 7,845 miles - 12,000 service/Walldonway TVR.
26 Jun 14 - 9,600 miles - MOT
2025 Full mechanical restoration by Str8six TVR.
POST SALE TO NEXT OWNER
Date TBD c. 9,883 miles PDI and 12,000 mile service
Tab 3
Please contact us on 07834 739307 or 01844 352735 to make an appointment.
If conditions are wet we reserve the right to provide a demonstration drive, rather than a customer driven test drive. Please bring your driving licence if you wish to test drive this car. Finance is available, subject to the usual terms and conditions.
If conditions are wet we reserve the right to provide a demonstration drive, rather than a customer driven test drive. Please bring your driving licence if you wish to test drive this car. Finance is available, subject to the usual terms and conditions.
Tab 4
Complete piece of mind purchasing
- with our 12 months full wear & tear warranty
The above car comes with Str8six's renowned full 12,000 miles service completed, 12 months MOT, 6 months Tax and 12 months/12,000 miles full wear and tear warranty covering parts and labour. Plus an inbuilt 12 volt trickle charger and a 12 volt auxiliary cable (if applicable) will also be provided.
- with our 12 months full wear & tear warranty
The above car comes with Str8six's renowned full 12,000 miles service completed, 12 months MOT, 6 months Tax and 12 months/12,000 miles full wear and tear warranty covering parts and labour. Plus an inbuilt 12 volt trickle charger and a 12 volt auxiliary cable (if applicable) will also be provided.
This car comes with Str8six's renowned "All the 12’s” handover specification
The 12 months/12,000 miles warranty - is FULL WEAR AND TEAR (Parts and Labour)
