TVR 3000 M Turbo (1976)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 141 photos
  • Video including engine running
  • No current appraisal report available; appraisal grade/estimate: Grade 2
  • Last service performed in December 2025
  • Odometer reading: 21,833 miles

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1976
  • First registration: United Kingdom
  • Engine: 3.0-liter V6 Ford Essex engine with Broadspeed turbocharger, producing 230 PS
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Red
  • Interior: Beige leather upholstery
  • TÜV valid until 06/28, H license plate
  • Features:
  • Original Wolfrace rims
  • Three-point seat belts

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted red.
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted.
  • Age-related signs of wear on the body in the form of minor dents and light scratches.
  • The roof is watertight and closes properly
  • The underbody shows signs of wear with visible rust; no rust-through is known (Photo 140).
  • The vehicle is equipped with original Wolfrace rims. The rear rim has a dent. (Image 36)

  Interior

  • The car has a beige leather interior.
  • Visible signs of age-related wear and tear in the interior.
  • The side bolsters of the driver’s seat show discoloration. (Image 66)
  • The leather trim around the gearshift lever has tears. (Image 84)
  • The vehicle is equipped with three-point seat belts.

  Technical Specifications

  • The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
  • The Ford Essex 3-liter engine is equipped with a Broadspeed turbocharger. Oil seepage from the engine is known.
  • The Rover V6 starts up readily after a brief turn of the starter and idles at a low RPM; it is slightly rough but stable and in good condition.
  • The engine produces a clean mechanical sound with smooth valve operation.
  • There are no known technical defects.
  • Last service: 12/25

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: unknown
  • Has been with current owner for 12 years

  Service History

  • 12/2025: Last service
  • Serviced at Löffelsender until the owner moved abroad
  • Serviced thereafter by a 75-year-old master mechanic
  • Investments made by the current owner: approx. 6,000 €

  Documents

  • Information to follow

  Summary

  For sale is a 1976 TVR 3000 M Turbo in red with a manual transmission and a Ford Essex 3-liter engine featuring a Broadspeed turbocharger. The vehicle has an H license plate, is registered, and has a TÜV inspection valid through 06/28. The car has been partially repainted and features a body in good condition with slight signs of wear, minor scratches, or dents. Notable features include the original Wolfrace rims, harness seat belts, and the turbocharged engine. Technically, the engine is known to leak oil; the last service was performed in December 2025. The service history notes that the vehicle was serviced at Löffelsender until the owner emigrated and was subsequently maintained by a certified mechanic. With classic TVR technology, an “H” license plate, and a new TÜV inspection valid until 06/28, this 3000 M Turbo offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of British sports cars.