TVR Grantura II
Overview
| Produced: |
1960-1961, 400 produced. ((inc IIA)) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
The first model in a long and distinguished line made its debut in 1958, the TVR Grantura. These attractive coupes were built by hand at the TVR factory in Blackpool, England with varying mechanical specifications. All cars featured a cocktail of Austin Healey brakes, VW Beetle suspension parts and rear axles which were also courtesy of the British Motor Corporation.
In 1960 a revised Grantura II arrived offering a number of improvements. The rear wheel arches now featured "blisters" similar to those found on the front arches and the tail styling was also modified. Mechanical refinements included front disc brakes plus the usual choice of MGA or Coventry-Climax engines.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 997cc | S4 OHV | Ford 105E engine | 80.96mm x 48.41mm | |
| 1340cc | S4 OHV | Ford Classic 109E Engine | 80.96mm x 65.07mm | |
| 1489cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 73.025mm x 89mm | |
| 1588cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 75.4mm x 89mm | 8.3 |
| 1622cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 76mm x 89mm | |
| 1216cc | S4 OHC | Coventry Climax | 76.6mm x 66.7mm | 10 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 mph | 12 s | 80 bhp 5600 | MGA engine | ||
| 101 mph | 10.8 s | 83 bhp 6000 | Climax engine |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum | Girling hydraulic drums (11 inch) |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | TVR Grantura MkII Coupé | Bonhams | 1 Dec 2011 | £19000.00 | £21850.00 |
| 232 | TVR Grantura | Coys | 24 May 2009 | Not sold | |
| 121 | TVR Grantura MkII Coachwork by TVR (1960) | Bonhams & Brooks | 11 Aug 2001 | - | £22000.00 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
TVR The full story |
106 |
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| Publication | Octane October 2010 | |||
| TVR The full story - Rumours abound that TVR is about to stage a comeback. What better time to recall the past glories of Blackpool's best? | ||||
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