Description
TVR Vixen S2 | 1969
Highlights:
– 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, manual transmission
– Imported from England in 2017
– Maintained and serviced by a specialised workshop since import
– Regularly driven, including Alpine pass tours and classic car events
– Valid inspection
The seller offers for sale this 1969 TVR Vixen S2, powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. This example was imported from England in 2017 and has since been maintained by a specialised workshop, with all servicing and maintenance work carried out regularly and professionally. Far from being a static display piece, the car has been driven and enjoyed as intended: it has completed numerous drives over well-known Alpine passes and has been presented at several classic car events. Throughout, it has stood out for its unmistakable British character, its light weight and its distinctive driving experience. The car is finished in a striking colour, presents in good condition and is offered for sale purely due to the seller’s lack of time.
TVR occupies a special place among British sports car manufacturers. Founded in Blackpool by Trevor Wilkinson, the company built its reputation on lightweight, glassfibre-bodied sports cars with tubular backbone chassis, offering performance and driver involvement that belied their modest engine sizes. The Vixen, introduced in 1967, was powered by Ford’s 1.6-litre Kent crossflow engine, a robust and tunable unit that suited the car’s low weight perfectly. The S2 version, built from 1968, brought a longer wheelbase for improved ride and stability, along with detail improvements throughout. Production numbers were low, making the Vixen a rare sight today.
For the enthusiast, the Vixen S2 delivers a pure, analogue sports car experience: light, direct and communicative, with charismatic looks and genuine rarity on its side. Its Ford-based mechanicals are straightforward to maintain and parts are readily available, making it an eminently usable classic. Suitable both for discerning collectors and for those who want to drive their classic in style, this Vixen S2 represents an appealing opportunity to acquire a distinctive piece of British sports car history.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
Opmerking: de mechanische conditiescore 5 uit het formulier is conform de instructie teruggebracht naar 4 — Very Good, en de kilometerstand is weggelaten omdat het een klassieker van vóór 1980 betreft.
