1968 TVR Tuscan V8 SE Long wheelbase in Winchcombe
Year
1968
Miles
28,640 miles
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
4.7L
Colour
Ford Olympic Blue and Silver Fox
About this car
This is a used 1968 TVR Tuscan V8 SE Long wheelbase: a petrol coupe with a manual gearbox. It has covered 28,640 miles, which is low mileage for its age. There is no annual vehicle tax (VED) to pay.
Description
The Tuscan V8 grew out of an American experiment. Jack Griffith had fitted a Cobra-spec Ford V8 into the TVR Grantura and the result, the Griffith 200 and 400, was sold almost entirely in the United States. It was undone by cooling problems, poor quality and a long dock strike. With Griffith out of the picture, Martin Lilley, newly at the helm of TVR, took the idea back to TVR’s home in Blackpool...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelOur real-world economy data does not yet cover a 4.7-litre petrol engine, so fuel is left out rather than guessed
- Not estimated
- InsuranceWe do not show the UK average premium (£566 in Q2 2026, ABI) for a car at this price: an average across every car and driver says too little about one like this
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- ServicingAutoza's rough estimate for this make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £200–£450
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Total of the figures aboveLeaves out fuel and insurance, which we could not estimate for this car, so the real yearly cost is higher
- £200–£450
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year, fuel and engine size filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this TVR Tuscan V8 SE
- Where can I view this 1968 TVR Tuscan V8 SE?
- This TVR Tuscan V8 SE is located in Winchcombe, UK. Contact Montpellier Motorcars directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this TVR Tuscan V8 SE?
- The asking price is £110,000. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1968 TVR Tuscan V8 SE?
- This TVR Tuscan V8 SE has 28,640 miles on the odometer.
- What fuel type is this TVR Tuscan V8 SE?
- This TVR Tuscan V8 SE runs on petrol.
- Is this TVR Tuscan V8 SE automatic or manual?
- This TVR Tuscan V8 SE has a manual gearbox.
- Is this TVR Tuscan V8 SE MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this TVR Tuscan V8 SE's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this TVR Tuscan V8 SE been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this TVR Tuscan V8 SE?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this TVR Tuscan V8 SE at £110,000.
- How much does this TVR Tuscan V8 SE cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost (leaving out fuel, insurance, which we could not estimate for this car) is roughly £200–£450. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); servicing £200–£450; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this TVR Tuscan V8 SE?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
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