1978 TVR 3000S - Prototype - Only 56 Miles From New For Sale

1978 TVR 3000S - prototype - only 56 miles from new

A truly unique 3000S TVR. This is the very first prototype produced

#4286FM. Originally delivered to a dealer in Arlington, VA, was 

stored by dealer, never titled. Car was in storage for over 27 years.

Acquired the car from owner of dealership in 2006. Then registered

and titled in Texas in 2007 as first true owner.

Have original bill of sale/invoice from Marway Corporation certifying

that this is a prototye and a Motor Trend Magazine Test Car and was

featured in November 1978 issue.

Over past 4 years have been completing full restoration. Some

fiberglass body parts were remanufactured by David Gerald TVR .

The engine was completely rebuilt. High performance parts from

David Gerald TVR and Burton Power were used by

Automotive Excellence, Princeton, TX to fully update the engine

and electronics. Air conditioning was added at the time of the engine

rebuild.

The new interior is beige leather and features new carpeting, a burl wood

dash, all new instruments and gauges, a custom roll bar, new windscreen

glass, rebuilt side curtains with new glass, new mohair boot (top),

new fuel tank, fuel lines, brakes and brakes lines, new clutch, repolished

TVR wheels, stainless steel exhaust. This TVR is brand new throughout.