TVR 3000M
Overview
| Produced: |
1972-1979, 654 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
The 1972 3000M sat at the top of TVR's new "M" range of two seater sports coupes. The 3000M shared its sturdy chassis and purposeful styling with the 1600M and 2500M along with the same front disc/rear drum braking system.
Underneath the bonnet of the 3000M sat the venerable Ford Capri 3.0 litre V6 engine, this unit developed 138bhp which equated to a top speed of over 120mph. From 1975 an overdrive gearbox was offered as an optional extra, however an automatic box was never listed. The 3000M remained in production until 1979 when it was replaced by the new Tasmin model. Practical Classics January 1999 - Featuring Buyers Guide TVR M-Series. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2994cc | V6 OHV | Ford Essex | 93.66mm x 72.4mm | 8.9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber | 1 | Twin-choke |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 mph | 7.7 s | 138 bhp 5000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | TVR 3000M | H&H Sales Limited | 26 Feb 2011 | Not sold | |
| 022 | TVR 3000M | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 22 Sep 2010 | Not sold | |
| 07 | TVR 3000M | BCA | 28 Nov 2006 | - | £3225.00 |
| 152 | TVR 3000M | Barons | 1 Aug 2006 | Not sold | |
| 17 | TVR 3000M | BCA | 20 Feb 2006 | - | £2795.00 |
| 41 | TVR 3000M - Martin 1 | BCA | 6 Dec 2004 | - | £3156.00 |
| 036 | TVR 3000M Sports Coupe (1977) | H&H Sales Limited | 19 Feb 2003 | - | €4408.00 |
| 937 | TVR 3000M (1976) | Cheffins | 1 Dec 2001 | Not sold | |
| 050 | TVR 3000M (1977) | BCA | 29 Jan 2001 | £2836.00 | - |
| 038 | TVR 3000M Limited Edition (1976) | Coys | 13 Jan 2001 | - | FF7800.00 |
| 070 | TVR 3000M (1974) | H&H Sales Limited | 12 Apr 2000 | £2900.00 | - |
| 024 | TVR 3000M (1977) | AMA | 18 Jan 1999 | £4250.00 | - |
| 064 | TVR 3000 M (1976) | BCA | 1 Dec 1997 | £2500.00 | £2625.00 |
| Unknown | TVR 3000M Turbo (1977) | AMA | 17 Nov 1997 | Not sold | |
| 022 | TVR 3000M (1975) | H&H Sales Limited | 27 Nov 1996 | £2600.00 | - |
| 039 | TVR 3000M (1978) | Sandown | 30 Oct 1993 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyers Guide - TVR M-Series |
112 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 1999 | |||
| Buyers Guide - TVR M-Series - A carefully bought M-series TVR should be one hell of a sports car for the money. Phil Bell asks as expert how to find one. | ||||
| Article |
TVR M-series - Survival guide |
120 |
|
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| TVR M-series - Survival guide - The M-series cars are the most practical of the classic-shaped TVRs but still need car and attention to keep them on the road. | ||||
| 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? | ||||
| Article |
TVR 3000M Restored |
18 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2004 | |||
| TVR 3000M Restored. "When I cut the glassfibre that held the subframe, the bonnet flexed wildy" Ian Boddington expected to carry out minor work on his TVR and then enjoy it on the road, but on stripping it down he found rather more needed doing, as he told Paul Bussey. | ||||
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