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£9,225 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1978 TVR Taimar
United Kingdom • 24 Aug 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1978 TVR Taimar, one of only 395 produced, features a Ford Essex V6 engine and British Racing Green finish. Recently featured in 'Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic,' it has undergone an engine service, heater box repair, and wheel refurbishment, making it a rare, collectible car ready for driving.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'well presented example' that is 'running and driving nicely,' suggesting it's in good mechanical order. Cosmetically, it's finished in British Racing Green with an ivory stripe, but there's no mention of any specific cosmetic flaws or recent reconditioning needed, although the re-wiring and new core plugs in the early 2000's and refurbishment of the original wheels indicate past attention to maintenance. The presence of Wolfrace wheels suggests some level of customization or possible wear on the original wheels, so, assuming the listing is accurate, I've rated this as 'Very Good'.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
4157FM
Odometer:
30,791 miles
Reg Number:
YLX 692S
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
A rightfully sought after, rare example of TVRs first iteration of the M-Series.
One of just 395 Taimars produced between 1976-1979 Fitted with the 3-litre Ford Essex V6 engine, rack and pinion steering, disc/drum braking and coil spring with double wishbone suspension Finished in British Racing Green with an ivory stripe.
The car was rewired and the engine had new core plugs in the early 2000s Purchased by Ant for his Born Mechanic show.
Attention included an engine service, the TVR heater box was plumbed back in and the original TVR wheels were refurbished and new tyres fitted (a set of Wolfrace wheels also come with the car) The Taimar offered a dynamic driving experience with undeniably impressive performance and this well presented example is running and driving nicely and ready to enjoy some winding B-roads once more Exterior
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£4,725
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,687
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,274
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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