2005 TVR Tuscan

Highlights

• Distinctive Union Jack roof detail
• Accompanied by service history and supporting documentation
• Annual service and MOT booked in ahead of sale

The Appeal

The TVR Tuscan is one of the most recognisable shapes to emerge from Blackpool's famous factory, and it remains one of the last truly analogue British sports cars. No traction control, no power steering, no electronic safety net - just a naturally aspirated Speed Six straight-six, a five-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and a fibreglass body draped over a tubular steel chassis. Utterly unspoilt and utterly broken from its single-minded focus, this is a car built entirely around the act of driving, and as the years tick by, it only becomes more appealing.

This 2005 example is finished in metallic silver with a striking Union Jack roof — a detail that lends real individuality without compromising the Tuscan's famously fluid lines. Inside, the cabin is as purposeful as you'd expect: sculpted bucket seats trimmed in black and light grey, aluminium switchgear, and TVR's characteristically unconventional layout.
The car is currently in storage, with an annual service and MOT booked in ahead of sale. For those seeking a raw, characterful, and increasingly collectable British sports car, this Tuscan warrants serious attention.

History and Paperwork

• UK-market right-hand drive, first registered in 2005
• The DVLA records 7 former keepers
• Registration number T8SCN (personalised plate)
• Service history and supporting documentation reportedly present
• 34,765 miles

The Condition

• Metallic silver bodywork
• Paintwork appears to be in good order with a smooth, even finish
• Union Jack roof
• Original alloys
• Interior appears in smart condition with sculpted bucket seats in black and light grey
• Instruments are clean and legible
• Original leather steering wheel
• Aluminium switchgear and gear knob throughout the cabin
• Carpets and headlining in good order

The Mechanics

• 3605cc TVR Speed Six straight-six petrol engine
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Engine bay in good condition
• Believed to be mechanically standard
• Rear-wheel drive
• The vendor reports consistent servicing throughout the car's life
• Annual service and MOT booked in ahead of sale

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