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Registration No: UDU 49R
Chassis No: 3963KM
Mot Expiry: Sept 2011
The public saw their first M car at the 1971 Earls Court Motor Show, though the TVR stand of that year is better remembered for the pair of completely nude models that cavorted between the exhibits. Although little was made of it at the time, the hastily completed 2500M prototype on display not only featured fresh front and rear styling but a much-needed all-new chassis. It took until 1973 for the company to get the family of three M cars fully into production, but the period can be regarded as the most organised and prolific in its history. The 1600M took the place of the Vixen, the 2500M replaced the 2500 and the 3000M took over from the Tuscan 6. Without doubt, the 3000M was the most popular British-market TVR model of the 1970s. It was powered by Ford's 2994cc 'Essex' V-6 engine coupled to an all-synchromesh manual gearbox, as found in the similarly-engined Capris and Granadas. The final drive unit was borrowed from the Triumph TR6 - until early 1977, when it was replaced by a Salisbury HU unit. Suspension was independent all round by wishbones and coils springs. Engine output was quoted as 138bhp - sufficient to power the 2240 lb two-seater to 60mph in around 7.7 seconds. Some 654 3000Ms were manufactured between 1971 and 1979.
The 1977 3000M offered is a right-hand drive car finished in striking metallic Blue, complemented by a fawn interior. Its specification includes the optional glass sunroof. The vendor of 'UDU 49R' purchased the TVR in July 2009 with the intention of converting it into a race car, but then decided it was too good for such treatment. Instead, he fitted new carpets and reupholstered the interior. The result is a smart car - one we are told is in full working order. The vendor regards the coachwork as "generally good", the paintwork as "good" and the engine and transmission as "very good". The 3000M is MOT'd into September this year and has just benefited from a service. These classic TVRs make fun road cars and have achieved success on the track too - eg Colin Blower's 3000M won the BRDC Prodsport Series outright in 1980.
PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been informed by a member of the Scottish TVR Club that this lot is a Taimar and not a 3000M as previously thought. Introduced at the October 1976 London Motor Show, the Taimar was derived from the 3000M. The two models shared the same mechanical specification and visage but the Taimar incorporated a tailgate / hatchback making it the more luggage-friendly proposition. Only in production for three years, just 395 Taimars were reputedly made.
Registration No: UDU 49R
Chassis No: 3963KM
Mot Expiry: Sept 2011
The public saw their first M car at the 1971 Earls Court Motor Show, though the TVR stand of that year is better remembered for the pair of completely nude models that cavorted between the exhibits. Although little was made of it at the time, the hastily completed 2500M prototype on display not only featured fresh front and rear styling but a much-needed all-new chassis. It took until 1973 for the company to get the family of three M cars fully into production, but the period can be regarded as the most organised and prolific in its history. The 1600M took the place of the Vixen, the 2500M replaced the 2500 and the 3000M took over from the Tuscan 6. Without doubt, the 3000M was the most popular British-market TVR model of the 1970s. It was powered by Ford's 2994cc 'Essex' V-6 engine coupled to an all-synchromesh manual gearbox, as found in the similarly-engined Capris and Granadas. The final drive unit was borrowed from the Triumph TR6 - until early 1977, when it was replaced by a Salisbury HU unit. Suspension was independent all round by wishbones and coils springs. Engine output was quoted as 138bhp - sufficient to power the 2240 lb two-seater to 60mph in around 7.7 seconds. Some 654 3000Ms were manufactured between 1971 and 1979.
The 1977 3000M offered is a right-hand drive car finished in striking metallic Blue, complemented by a fawn interior. Its specification includes the optional glass sunroof. The vendor of 'UDU 49R' purchased the TVR in July 2009 with the intention of converting it into a race car, but then decided it was too good for such treatment. Instead, he fitted new carpets and reupholstered the interior. The result is a smart car - one we are told is in full working order. The vendor regards the coachwork as "generally good", the paintwork as "good" and the engine and transmission as "very good". The 3000M is MOT'd into September this year and has just benefited from a service. These classic TVRs make fun road cars and have achieved success on the track too - eg Colin Blower's 3000M won the BRDC Prodsport Series outright in 1980.
PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been informed by a member of the Scottish TVR Club that this lot is a Taimar and not a 3000M as previously thought. Introduced at the October 1976 London Motor Show, the Taimar was derived from the 3000M. The two models shared the same mechanical specification and visage but the Taimar incorporated a tailgate / hatchback making it the more luggage-friendly proposition. Only in production for three years, just 395 Taimars were reputedly made.
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