TVR Grantura Mk3 1963
Interesting history, one registered keeper, low mileage and documented.
Mr Howard purchased purchased from small car dealer in Mill Hill, North London. July 1967, the garage had registered the car for themselves in December 1963 (probably why no previously registered keepers before Mr Howard, the owner I purchased from), so at the moment Mr Howard is the only registered keeper.
- Mr Howard Purchased in July 1967.
- In 1968 he wondered what it would be like to race. So raced at LYDDEN HILL, 8th September, 1968 and again twice at the same circuit later in 1967 and 1968.
- Heard about Rob Longton's light weight Grantura Mk3 race car for sale, purchased in October 1969, for racing in 1970.
- Purchased trailer and fitted tow bar to BTB 329A road car. Used it to tow racer to circuits 1970 - 1975/6.
- 1977 Fitted later Tuscan V6 rear body for extra boot space, also changed vents and wheels.
- This was his only road car until purchase of XJ6 in 1976 for race car towing. Grantura continued to be main car until 1985, when chassis rusted through.
- Paul took the car off the road in 1985 for a slow restoration- Tax disc still in car expired 31/3/85. I believe the mileometer to be correct, looking at the last MoT certificate issued March 26 1984 showing 50,579. Currently showing 52,875.
One registered engineer keeper.
Low documented mileage.
Documented and photographic history.
90% restored for road use, with reconditioned 1800 MGB engine.
Could be Historic Pre 1965 FIA registered Race car (need a new light weight Mk3 body. Yes they are still available!)
Spare engine and gear box available.
Interesting history, one registered keeper, low mileage and documented.
Mr Howard purchased purchased from small car dealer in Mill Hill, North London. July 1967, the garage had registered the car for themselves in December 1963 (probably why no previously registered keepers before Mr Howard, the owner I purchased from), so at the moment Mr Howard is the only registered keeper.
- Mr Howard Purchased in July 1967.
- In 1968 he wondered what it would be like to race. So raced at LYDDEN HILL, 8th September, 1968 and again twice at the same circuit later in 1967 and 1968.
- Heard about Rob Longton's light weight Grantura Mk3 race car for sale, purchased in October 1969, for racing in 1970.
- Purchased trailer and fitted tow bar to BTB 329A road car. Used it to tow racer to circuits 1970 - 1975/6.
- 1977 Fitted later Tuscan V6 rear body for extra boot space, also changed vents and wheels.
- This was his only road car until purchase of XJ6 in 1976 for race car towing. Grantura continued to be main car until 1985, when chassis rusted through.
- Paul took the car off the road in 1985 for a slow restoration- Tax disc still in car expired 31/3/85. I believe the mileometer to be correct, looking at the last MoT certificate issued March 26 1984 showing 50,579. Currently showing 52,875.
One registered engineer keeper.
Low documented mileage.
Documented and photographic history.
90% restored for road use, with reconditioned 1800 MGB engine.
Could be Historic Pre 1965 FIA registered Race car (need a new light weight Mk3 body. Yes they are still available!)
Spare engine and gear box available.