This TVR 2500 is reportedly one of 96 transitional cars built for 1972 using fiberglass bodywork from the TVR Vixen over a welded backbone chassis from the incoming TVR 2500M. The numbers-matching 2.5L inline-six, 4-speed manual transmission, rear differential, and front suspension uprights were sourced from the Triumph TR6, and this example is finished in gray over a black interior. The seller is the third owner and purchased the car out of California in 2015 from the previous owner who had owned the car since 1975. The seller has driven it around 1200 miles and has refinished the body and wheels, rebuilt the suspension, and installed a new clutch. This TVR 2500 is now offered with service records and a clean Missouri title in the seller’s name.

The fiberglass bodywork was sourced from the contemporary TVR Vixen, and the seller had the body stripped and painted in the current medium gray in 2017. New window and body seals were installed at that time, and the paint condition is further detailed in gallery close-ups. Two filled-in chips are noted on the nose.

The sunroof is covered with a retractable fabric panel and tail lamps were borrowed from the contemporary Ford Cortina. Fender vents are repurposed C-pillar trims from the Ford Zodiac. Factory 15″ turbine-style alloys wear 135/15 Dunlop SP20 metric tires.

The seller states that the black padded dash is original and has held up well, though carpets are worn and faded. Smiths gauges are said to function, and the odometer shows 38,214 miles, with around 1,200 miles added by the seller in three years.

Deep-bolstered bucket seats have been equipped with shoulder harness belts by the seller, and one scratch on the side bolster is pictured in the gallery below. The rear compartment houses a covered spare and a fire extinguisher bottle.

The 2.5L inline-six was shared with the contemporary Triumph TR6, along with the rest of the drivetrain including the 4-speed manual transmission and rear differential. Engine number CC84040UE is found on the block and the car’s data plate, and power was rated at 105 hp when new. The seller states that the car has been professionally maintained during his ownership, and service included the installation of a Roadster Factory Magic Clutch, a new valve cover and gasket, and upgraded horns. Service records from the seller and partial service records from the long-term previous owner are included.

The M-Series chassis consisted of a welded backbone with perimeter tubing, and the final year of production featured a stronger mix of round and square stock designed for the incoming 2500M. Front suspension uprights were borrowed from the Triumph TR6. The suspension was rebuilt during the seller’s ownership, with new Gaz adjustable shocks, new springs, and replaced suspension bushings. The seller notes that surface corrosion is visible on the frame members, and accumulates one drip of oil approximately every 36 hours. Additional underbody pictures can be seen in the gallery. A hand-engraved plate in the gallery shows the engine and chassis numbers.

Photos showing the body being prepped for paintwork are included in the gallery. Videos below show an engine start and a driving pass. A new battery was installed in March 2018.