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£7,475

1991 TVR V8S Roadster

United Kingdom • 15 Jun 2013

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AI Listing Summary

This 1991 TVR V8S Roadster, registration J643 OPL, was restored after being written off in 1993. It features a blue metallic finish with blue-piped grey leather upholstery and has covered minimal miles since restoration, but will require re-commissioning due to storage.

Condition

6

The car was written off and restored, has minor imperfections, and has been in storage for several years requiring re-commissioning. It covered only 3,563 miles since restoration and appears to be in generally very good condition.

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Odometer:

3,563 miles

Reg Number:

J643 OPL

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Blackpool-based TVR's big news for 1991 was the introduction of a V8-engined version of the V6-powered 'S' model: the 'V8S'.

TVR was already selling cars fitted with its own development of the Rover V8, and the acquisition of additional premises for this purpose in 1990 made it possible to expand the range on offer.

As installed in the 'V8S', the Rover/TVR engine displaced 3.95 litres and produced 240bhp on fuel injection, an output good enough for a top speed of 146mph.

Running gear was up-rated to include four-wheel disc brakes, and the new model was readily distinguishable by virtue of its prominent bonnet bulge.

Although, at £23,595, it was getting on for double the price of the original V6-engined S, the V8 represented excellent value for money and was an instant hit.

Its loud noise aside, which would have bothered few potential customers, Autocar magazine liked the new V8S: 'On an empty, dry road, the TVR V8S puts a smile on your face that, for the money, little else can app...