Final-form Blackpool TVR — wild bodywork, no ABS, no airbags, 4.0-litre Speed Six, around 200 cars.
Launched in 2005, the Sagaris was the most extreme and last car developed at TVR's Blackpool factory before the Russell-led closure. It used the steel backbone chassis and composite bodywork familiar from the Tuscan and Tamora, but with bespoke aero — side-exit exhausts, ducted bonnet, wing-mounted gills and a full-length spoiler — and a revised 4.0-litre Speed Six developing 406 bhp. There was no ABS and no airbags.
Production ended in 2006 with around 200 cars built; the model has acquired cult status as the closing statement of Peter Wheeler's TVR.
Final and most extreme TVR; widely seen as the end of a uniquely British, uncompromising sports-car tradition.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagaris | 2005–2006 | 200 | Approximate total. |
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the TVR Sagaris, the strongest cars have continuous ownership history, matching numbers where applicable, original books and tools, factory build documentation and evidence of work by manufacturer-approved specialists. Specialist rebuild of Speed Six engine; original colour; no chassis modifications.
Speed Six valve-train (finger followers) and lubrication are the recurring issues; specialist rebuild is essentially mandatory in collector ownership. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, ECU diagnostics and fault-code history (where applicable), leak-down or compression testing, underbody photography, suspension and chassis inspection, brake condition and a long enough road test to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance on a car of this class is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted example.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory panel gaps and finish standards. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, refinished panels, poor paintwork and missing factory trim or option content. Documented cosmetic refresh is acceptable; concealed accident or fire damage must be priced severely.
Original AJP-built Speed Six engines with documented top-end rebuild are essential; cars with proven engine history command premiums. Specification, colour, options and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify, rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Budget annually even if the car is used sparingly. Fluids age, tyres and date-coded rubber components must be replaced regardless of mileage, and stored cars need exercise. A documented maintenance rhythm protects both reliability and resale value.
Concentrated UK specialist support (Str8six, Topcats etc.); export service is challenging. Before purchase, confirm parts availability for model-specific bodywork, electronics, gearbox and engine components. A discounted car waiting on unobtainable parts or a factory service slot is rarely a saving in collector ownership.
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
Sharp appreciation as supply diminishes; rebuilt-engine cars lead.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-12 | Collecting Cars Online | 2006 Sagaris | 14,000 mi | £127,500 Sold |
Final Blackpool TVR; finite production; cult appeal.
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